Creating your very own Crochet Clutch Bag Wallet, a unique accessory that's both stylish and handy. With just some yarn and a crochet hook, you can weave together a pretty little pouch that keeps your items safe and adds a touch of homemade charm to your outfit. Whether you're an expert at crochet or just starting, making this clutch bag is a fun project.
Crochet Clutch Bag Wallet
Try choosing your favorite color of yarn and turning it into a small, cozy wallet. Each stitch you make adds to the beauty and uniqueness of the bag, making it something special that you made all by yourself. This clutch bag isn't just a bag, it's a little piece of art made by your own hands, perfect for carrying your essentials or giving as a thoughtful gift to someone special.
Materials Needed:
- Medium thickness Egyptian macramé thread, 3 mm thick.
- Crochet hook, size 5 mm.
- Lining fabric.
- Scissors.
- Needle for sewing and cleaning up ends.
Crochet Pattern:
Starting Chain: Make a slip knot and chain 30. This will be the base of the clutch, and the finished width will be approximately 24 cm. Adjust the number of chains for a larger or smaller size.
- First Round: Chain 1 (this counts as the height of the filling stitches), then turn. Work a single crochet (sc) in each chain across. In the last chain, work 3 single crochets.
- Second Side: Work sc in each of the bottom loops of the starting chain. Again, work 3 sc in the last chain to complete the round, making a total of 62 sc (including the 3 sc on each end of the round).
- Continuing Rounds: Continue without joining rounds, working in a spiral. Place a marker in the first stitch of the next round to keep your place.
- Building the Sides: Single crochet in each stitch around for 18 more rounds, or until the clutch reaches a desired height of about 15 cm. Remove the marker when you are ready to do the slip stitch edging.
- Edging: On the last round, work slip stitches in each stitch around the top of the clutch to create a finished edge. This also prevents the opening from stretching out of shape.
- Finishing Off: Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Pull the tail through the last loop and weave in the end with a needle.
- Lining: Measure out a piece of lining fabric a bit larger than the clutch for seam allowances (e.g., 26 cm in width by 16 cm in height for a clutch that is 25 cm wide by 15 cm tall). Sew the lining on three sides, leaving one side open to insert into the clutch. Sew any desired pockets or compartments onto the lining before attaching it to the clutch.
Finishing Touches:
- Add any additional decorations such as crochet roses, other appliques, or metal ornaments.
- Attach the lining carefully, sewing by hand around the inside edges of the clutch.
- If desired, attach a metal zipper for closure.
- Finally, add straps or handles to transform the clutch into a purse or crossbody bag.
