Free Crocheted and Knitted Clutch Bag Patterns

There is something about a woman carrying a clutch bag that exemplifies classiness. As a clutch bag is carried in a woman's hand, it frees her shoulders allowing a woman to stand tall and stride with grace. Another great quality of a clutch bag is that it is free from clutter as there is only room for the essentials. I am delighted with the first textured clutch bag that I crocheted this year and am eager to try out a variety of clutch bag patterns. Listed below are five free crocheted and knitted clutch bag patterns that are worth checking out.

"Perfect Purse"

The photo of this easy skill level Lion Brand Yarn Company crochet pattern illustrates a beautiful golden crochet clutch bag that has been advertised on the Martha Stewart Show. The pattern requires two balls of Cotton Ease Golden Glow yarn, a size G crochet hook, and a set of six blunt eye knitting needles. This utilitarian clutch bag with a lacy flap measures 6 in. by 10 in.

"Evening Clutch Bag in Shell Stitch"

This free crochet pattern makes a clutch bag that resembles an envelope with shell stitches and a button. The required materials include a size 7 crochet hook, Clark's Anchor Pearl Cotton yarn, a 9-inch zipper, and lining.

"Pretty Little Cables Clutch" by Mindy Lewis

This knitting pattern makes an adorable cable clutch bag using one ball of Lion Brand Winter White wool yarn, a size US 7 knitting needle, a cable needle, and a yarn needle. Handles, a ribbon, and lining are also included. The finished size is 11 inches wide by 6 inches long.

"Lali"

This intermediate level pattern makes a detailed 11 ½ inch wide by 6 inch high clutch bag that is knitted and crochet using Berroco suede yarn. This medallion trimmed clutch is designed with a wrist strap and a magnetic flap closure and requires a size F (4 mm) crochet hook and size 7 knitting needles.

"Flower Clutch" by C.L. Halvorson

This crochet pattern makes a neat clutch bag measuring 11.5 inches wide by 9 inches high by 2 inches deep. This flower clutch is designed with flower motif bobbles and requires worsted weight yarn, a size G crochet hook, and a magnetic snap.

Having reviewed these free crocheted and knitted clutch bag patterns, you have an idea of the materials that you need and the skill levels required. It is very convenient that most of the clutch bag patterns call for one or two balls of yarn and don't require handles and straps. With this quick and fun clutch making process, you can make as many elegant clutch bags as you desire.

Sources

"Berroco Free Pattern/Lali."Berroco Inc.

"Evening Clutch Bag in Shell Stitch - Free Crochet Pattern."KarensVariety.com.

"Free Crochet Pattern 90138AD Perfect Purse."Lion Brand Yarn Company.

Halvorson, C.L. "Flower Clutch."Happy Yellow House.

Lewis, Mindy. "Lewis Knits: Pretty Little Cables Clutch."Lewis Knits Blogspot.