Mossy Mini-Clutch

Mossy Mini-Clutch

Everyone loves a little bag. They’re small but satisfying, always the right size – not to mention, the perfect place to showcase an unusual button (ahem) or a new technique.

This miniature clutch is worked in a simple repetitive stitch pattern that creates an interesting texture.

Sizes and Materials List …
Size:

Finished size – 7″ x 4″

Hook(s):

US G/6 (4.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn:

Lion Brand Wool-Ease [20% wool, 80% acrylic, 197 yds/85 g skein]

Colors &
Approx. Yardage:

Forest Heather, 65 yds

Notions:

Yarn Needle
1 button

Gauge:

15 sts and 12 rows = 4”/10 cm
Always take time to check your gauge

Skill Level Easy Download pattern in PDF format

Notes …
Stitches Used

Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half-Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)

Abbreviations Repeat (rep)
Round(s) (rnd / rnds)
Skip (sk)
Yarn Over (yo)
Special Stitches

Single crochet decrease (sc dec)

Pull up a loop in each of the next 2 sts, yo, pull through all loops.

Instructions …

Section name

Base Chain

Ch 30.

Row 1

Sk 2 ch, hdc and dc in next ch, *sk 2 ch, *sc, hdc, dc in next ch,* repeat from * to * until 3 ch remain, sk 2 ch, sc in last ch, turn. (27 sts)

Row 2-21

Ch 1, hdc dc in first st, *sk next dc and hdc, *sc, hdc, dc in next sc,* repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, sk next dc and hdc, sc into turning ch, turn. (27 sts)

Row 22

Ch 1, sk next sc, hdc, and dc; sc, hdc, and dc in next sc, *sk next dc and hdc; sc, hdc, and dc in next sc,* repeat from * to * until 5 sts remain, sk 5 sts and sc in turning ch, turn. (21 sts)

Row 23

Ch 1, hdc and dc into first sc, *sk next dc and hdc; *sc, hdc, dc in next sc,* repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain, sk next dc and hdc, sc in turning ch, turn. (21 sts)

Row 24-27

Rep rows 22 and 23 alternately. Rnds 24 & 25 (15 sts) Rnds 26 & 27 (9 sts)

Row 28

Ch 1, sk first st, sc across until 1 st remains, sk last st, sc in turning ch, turn. (7 sc)

Row 29

Ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 3 sts, sc dec, turn. (5 sc)

Row 30

Ch 1, sc dec, ch 2, sk next st, sc dec. (Buttonhole created.) Finish off.

Finishing …

To finish, fold bottom corners up to row 22 (where decreases start). Join new yarn at bottom corner (folded corner) and sl st edge closed up to flap. Sc around edge of flap to other side, sl st edge closed to bottom corner. Finish off, weave in ends. Sew on button using buttonhole as guide. Wash and block as needed.

Pattern and photos © Melissa Mall, Inner Child Crochet