Needing to scrap-bust your stash? Mix and match those odds and ends into a stunning summer-ready colorful crochet clutch with this easy pattern that even beginners can try.
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This is one age-old issue we crocheters face: what do I do with that little bit of leftover yarn.
…Toss it?
Heavens no.

And so that little baby ball of yarn we didn’t have the heart to send out with the trash spends its days sitting on a shelf  (or more likely, an overflowing basket) gathering dust.

Let’s do something about it, shall we?

This modern colorful clutch not only radiates color and joy, it solved the issue of those darn baby balls of scrap yarn we all can’t let go of.
So pull out your stash of scraps and let’s dive in!

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I really enjoyed digging through my stash and pairing yarns together for the colorful rows. Because it’s worked with two strands, the color combinations are endless, and each time you make it (you know will want to make a few!), it will be unique.  I designed one with cream as the main color, then I tried a second one with a  tan color and it really makes the colors pop. It also looks a bit more boho/southwestern, which is the look I was going for.

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The aqua and orange row turned out stunning.  I am going to use that color combination for another project down the line for sure.
An Instagram commenter remarked that this crochet clutch looks like a piñata, and I absolutely love the comparison. That south-of-the-border color work was exactly what I was going for. 

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COLORFUL CROCHET CLUTCH  – FREE CROCHET PATTERN 

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What you need: (affiliate links)
7 mm Hook
– Medium Cotton Yarn – mixture of Shine and Comfy    (Main color is Shine Worsted in “Willow”
– Double Sided Fusible Interfacing
– Fabric for lining 
Darning Needle
Sew-on Magnetic Clasp 

I also gave this girl a pretty facelift and added a couple patterns to keep her company! The ad-free PDF includes a darling kiss-clasp coin purse and a planter basket.

Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Esc – Extended Sc
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St – stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only 

Gauge:  (not important. Make sure your hook is small enough that your stitches are tight so your finished bag is as sturdy as possible.)


THE RICA CLUTCH IS FREE IN-TEXT!

You can also get the full set, which includes a planter/basket and a coin purse pattern!

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Colorful clutch pattern instructions:



Using two strands of Willow:
Begin with a ch 35.
1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch, leaving last ch unworked. Work 4 sc in last ch. Working across other side of chain: sc in each remaining ch. Turn. (70 sts)

Join any two colors, one strand of each:
2. (Carry both strands of 1st color) Esc in next 33 sts. Work 2 esc in next 4 sts. Esc in next 33 sts. Turn. (74 sts)

Cut bright colors, use 1st color: 
3. Sc in next 33 sts. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Sc in next 33 sts. Turn. (78 sts)
 
Join any two colors, one strand of each:
4. (Carry both strands of 1st color) Esc in next 33 sts. *Esc in next 2 sts. Work 2 esc in next st* work 4 times. Esc in next 33 sts. Turn. (82 sts)

Cut bright colors, use 1st color:
5. Sc in next 33 sts. *Sc in next 3 sts. Work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Sc in next 33 sts. Turn. (86 sts)

Join any two colors, one strand of each:
6. (Carry both strands of 1st color)
Esc in next 33 sts. *Esc in next 4 sts. Work 2 esc in next st* work 4 times. Esc in next 33 sts. Turn. (80 sts)

Cut bright colors, use 1st color: 
7. Sc in next 33 sts. *Sc in next 5 sts. Work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Sc in next 33 sts. Turn. (94 sts)

Join any two colors, one strand of each:
8. (Carry both strands of 1st color) Esc in next 33 sts. *Esc in next 6 sts. Work 2 esc in next st* work 4 times. Esc in next 33 sts. Turn.
(98 sts)

Cut bright colors, use 1st color: 
9. Sc in next 33 sts. *Sc in next 7 sts. Work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Sc in next 33 sts. Turn. (102 sts)

Join any two colors, one strand of each:
10. (Carry both strands of 1st color) Esc in next 33 sts. *Esc in next 8 sts. Work 2 esc in next st* work 4 times. Esc in next 33 sts. Turn.
(106 sts)

Cut bright colors, use 1st color: 
11. Sc in next 33 sts. *Sc in next 9 sts. Work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Sc in next 33 sts. Turn. (110 sts)

12. Sc in next 33 sts. *Sc in next 11 sts. Work 2 sc in next st* work 4 times. Sc in next 32 sts.
Bottom: Work 3 sc in last st. Working across the bottom, evenly sc across the raw edge. Work 3 sc in last space. Join with the first st of the round.
Tie off. 
NOTE: Take the time to block your piece! 

 

CONSTRUCTION:

Using your finished piece as a guide, cut a piece of interfacing and a piece of canvas fabric. Cut around the interfacing and fabric so they are each approx 1/2″ smaller around the edge.


Heat Iron to hottest setting without steam.

Place interfacing on wrong side of your crochet clutch piece, then lay the fabric on top,
right side facing up.

Iron in place. Let it cool completely (it will not adhere properly until it’s fully cooled).

Fold the bottom flat part up until it almost reaches where the sides curve up.

Starting on the bottom on either side, sl st going through both layers, sewing the side shut. Continue slip stitching around the rounded top and down the other side, stitching the other side shut.

Finish with a simple sew-on magnetic snap.


modern crochet clutch  colorful crochet patterns colorful crochet basket 
Free crochet pattern
modern crochet clutch  colorful crochet patterns colorful crochet basket 
Free crochet pattern

I can’t WAIT to see your version! What colors will you choose? Share it! 


 

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61 Comments

  1. I can’t wait to try this!! I have tons of left over yarn! One question about the instructions that has me confused…what is meant by “carry both strands of willow”?

    1. Hi Beth! You will need that yarn again when you turn at the end of the row, so you will lay the yarn behind your work and work around it so it’s inside the stitch hidden. Then it’s right there when you need it for the next row. Does that make sense?

  2. Can any yarn be used with this pattern? just curious I have some left over yarn that this pattern will be cool to try. I really appreciate you sharing your beautiful work and love to see what you create next. thanks again

  3. Thank you for the prettiest clutch. I had fun with the color selections. It was also so beginner friendly with clear instructions!
    love it!