Crochet Striped Bow Clutch - A Trendy Accessory

The Crochet Striped Bow Clutch is an adorable accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit. This cute little purse features colorful stripes and a sweet bow detail, making it the perfect blend of trendy and feminine. Whether you're heading out for a casual day with friends or a special evening event, this clutch is sure to turn heads and add a pop of fun to your ensemble.

Finished Size

Clutch

Width: 22cm/8.75in

Height: 6.5cm/6.5in

Bow

Width: 5.5cm/2.75in

Length: 11.5cm/4.5in

You Will Need

• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, 100% extra fine Merino wool (105m per 50g ball)
• 4x50g balls 397 Ecru (B)
• 2 x 50g balls Black (A)
• 1 x 5mm crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
• 2 x 13mm/0.5in nickel magnetic snaps
• Fiber fill
• Straight pins

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

Tension

15 sts and 19 rows to 10cm/4in over single crochet using size H/8 (5mm) hook.

Pattern Note

When changing colors, draw new color through last 2 loops on hook to complete last stitch, then turn.

Stitch Glossary

sc2tog: [Insert hook in next single crochet, yarn over and draw up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Back

With color A, chain 35.

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across—34 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 2 and 3: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 4: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across, changing to color B. Turn.

Row 5: Chain 1, working through back loops only, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Rows 6 and 7: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 8: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across, changing to color B. Turn.

Row 9: Chain 1, working through back loops only, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Rows 10 and 11: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 12: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across, changing to color B. Turn.

Rows 13-28: Repeat rows 5-12 twice more.

Flap

Rows 29-51: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Front

Work as for back to row 28; do not change to color B on last row. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Back Lining

With color B, chain 35.

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across—34 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 2-49: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Front Lining

With color B, chain 35.

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across—34 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 2-28: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bow

With color A, chain 3.

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across—2 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 2 and 3: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 4: Chain 1, [2 single crochet in next single crochet] twice—4 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 5 and 6: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 7: Chain 1, 2 single crochets in first single crochet, single crochet in next 2 single crochets, 2 single crochets in last single crochet—6 single crochets. Turn.

Row 8: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 9: Chain 1, 2 single crochets in first single crochet, single crochet in next 4 single crochets, 2 single crochets in last single crochet—8 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 10-17: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 18: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet in next 4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together—6 single crochets. Turn.

Row 19: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 20: Chain 1, single crochet 2 together, single crochet in next 2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together—4 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 21 and 22: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Row 23: Chain 1, [single crochet 2 together] twice—2 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 24 and 25: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Repeat rows 2-25.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Centre Wrap

With color A, chain 4.

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across—3 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 2-9: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Magnetic Snap Backing (Make 4)

With color B, chain 4.

Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across—3 single crochets. Turn.

Rows 2 and 3: Chain 1, single crochet in each single crochet across. Turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. To make the bow, sew the first row to the last row, forming a circle.
2. Centre the seam over the centre of the bow, then wrap the centre of the bow with the centre wrap.
3. Sew the first and last row of the centre wrap together, then bring the yarn up through the centre of the bow, and then back down through the bottom to secure the wrap in place.
4. Sew the side edges of the bow together, stuffing very lightly with fiber fill. Weave in ends. Set aside.
5. Sew the bottom and side edges of the front to the back, matching the stripes. Turn the right side out.
6. Position the bow on the right side of the flap, so the bottom edge of the centre wrap of the bow is 4cm (1.5in) from the bottom edge of the flap, and the bow is centred side to side. Sew in place.
7. Sew the bottom and side edges of the front lining to the back lining. Leave wrong side out. Set aside.
8. Attach the magnetic snaps to the crochet backing as per the package instructions.
9. Position the bottom half of each snap on center B stripe on front, so edge of the backing is 4cm (1.5in) from the side edge of the front; pin in place. Sew backings in place using their tails. Weave in ends. Set the top halves of the snaps aside.
10. Insert the lining.
11. Sew the top edge of the clutch front to the top front edge of the lining, then sew the side and bottom edges of the clutch flap to the lining flap. Weave in ends.
12. Position the top half of each snap on the underside of the flap, so they line up with the bottom halves; pin the backings in place.
13. Snap closed and adjust their positions if necessary. Sew backings in place to the underside of the flap using their tails, taking care not to stitch into the topside (front) of the flap. Weave in ends.