Crochet Elegant Textured Floral Clutch Purse Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Textured Floral Clutch Purse Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Flower embellishments (optional)
• Magnetic snap closure or button (optional)

Gauge:

14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet.

Finished Size:

9" wide x 11" tall.

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. Chain 30. 2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (29 sc) 3. Row 2: Ch 1, dc in same stitch, *sc in next stitch, dc in next stitch; repeat from * across. Turn. 4. Rows 3-10: Repeat Row 2. 5. Fasten off.

Body:

1. With the right side facing, attach yarn to the short edge of the base. 2. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch across. Turn. 3. Row 2: Ch 1, dc in same stitch, *sc in next stitch, dc in next stitch; repeat from * across. Turn. 4. Rows 3-16: Repeat Row 2.

Flap:

1. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and in each stitch across. Turn. 2. Row 2-3: Repeat Row 1. 3. Row 4: Ch 1, dc in same stitch, *sc in next stitch, dc in next stitch; repeat from * across. Turn. 4. Rows 5-8: Repeat Row 4.

Assembly:

1. Fold the body in half, aligned evenly, and seam the sides together using a slip stitch or sc. 2. Attach the magnetic snap closure or button on the flap if desired. 3. Optionally, create small crochet flowers using a separate color yarn and sew them onto the flap and sides.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and block the purse if necessary for a neat finish. Enjoy your elegant textured floral clutch purse!

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