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Pattern for: Crochet clutch bag pattern: Coco purse

Yarn used: 100% cotton worsted weight (hard-wearing and easy to crochet)

Difficulty level: Easy – perfect for a quick make!

Stitches used: Just the basic stitches – single crochet and double crochet


Hannah’s Notes: This free crochet clutch bag pattern is a quick and satisfying make, worked using the yarn held double for extra structure and texture. The modern stitch pattern gives it a stylish, on-trend look—perfect for carrying your essentials when you’re out and about – day or night!

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In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this small crochet purse, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.

You’ll be surprised at the stitch pattern we create using just double crochet stitches. With some clever placement, you’ll create a stunning stitch pattern that oozes style and elegance!

  • Quick and easy: Crocheted in one piece in rounds with the yarn held double.
  • Customisable: Easily change the bag height.
  • Modern classic design: Easy casual design with a classic, elegant style – perfect for that day to night transition.

Once you’ve started crocheting bags, I am sure you will love it and want to make more!

There is a cross body bag and crochet market bag using the same gorgeous stitch pattern.

Make sure to check out my other Crochet Bags too of course 🙂

Crochet Clutch Bag Pattern Supplies

Yarn

To make this crochet clutch purse pattern, I used Dishie by WeCrochet, 100% cotton (190yds/174m/100g) worsted weight.

It’s a category 4, worsted weight yarn which is what makes this bag so sturdy. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.

I used Conch for my crochet clutch pattern.

Yarn Quantities

You will require approximately 275 metres, 300 yards of yarn to crochet the purse.

This is 2 balls of the recommended yarn.

The yarn amounts are approximate. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.

You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:

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Crochet Hook and Notions

Skill Level

Easy

Sizing

Your small crochet purse will measure 8.5 inches wide by 6 inches tall (21.5cm x 15cm).

Gauge

Gauge: 13 sts and 6 rows = 4”by 4”

How to Crochet a Gauge Swatch

Making a crochet gauge swatch is particularly important when crocheting projects (and even more so for garments) to ensure that it ends up the desired size. It will help you practice your stitches and make sure your drape is perfect too.

Adjust your hook size to get your swatch as close to the gauge measurements as you can.

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Step by Step Video Tutorial

Come along as I make the crochet clutch bag pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.

Glossary and Abbreviations

beg – beginning

blo – back loop only

ch(s) – chain(s)

ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)

flo – front loop only

rep – repeat

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RS – right side

sp – space

tog – together

ss/sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

WS – wrong side

Yoh – yarn over hook

Stitches

The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:

sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)

dc – double crochet (UK tr – treble crochet)

Special Stitches

Dc in skipped stitch

When working into a skipped stitch, the double crochet is worked around the 3 double crochet stitches that are before it.

Note for working across the first set of 3dc in the set pattern:

The first st of the round moves backwards every other round of the main set pattern as we work into the last st of the round in the first stitch repeat.

You don’t need to do anything differently, just make sure to keep track of the first stitch of the round.

Making Your Crochet Clutch Purse Pattern Perfect For You

It’s easy to customise your bag to your liking as follows:

  • You can make your clutch bag look completely different by folding over more or less before adding the clasps.
  • Alternatively you can add a zip fastening to the last round.
  • Make your bag taller by repeating Rounds 3 and 4 as many times as you like before working Round 15 as your final Round.

Before you jump into crocheting your evening bag, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!

These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.

Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!

  • The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms
  • The bags are made in joined rounds.
  • You can either worked a stacked dc or a ch3 at the beginning of each round as the first stitch.
  • Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each Round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Round.
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BASE

Foundation chain: holding yarn doubled, ch27

Round 1: RS: 5dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 22 sts, 6dc in next st, rotate to work on unworked side of foundation chain now, dc in next 22 sts, ss in 1st st to join [56].

BAG BODY

Round 2: stacked dc (or ch3) in blo of first st, dc in blo of each st around, ss in 1st st to join.

Round 3: stacked dc (or ch3) in first st, dc in next 2 sts, working around the 3 sts just made, work a dc in the st before them (this is the last st of the previous round), *skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, working around the 3 sts just made, work a dc in the skipped st before them; rep from * around, ss in 1st st to join.

Round 4: stacked dc (or ch3) in first st, dc in each st around, ss in 1st st to join.

Rounds 3 and 4 create the Main Set Pattern.

Rounds 5-14: Rep the Main Set Pattern.

If you would like your bag taller then continue to repeat as desired before working the final round as follows:

Round 15: sc in each st around, ss in 1st st to join.

Break yarn. Weave in ends.

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CLASPS AND FINISHING

To add clasps as I have, sew 2 in place evenly to the front of your bag as desired.

You can of course use any fastening that you like including a zip, buckle or clip.

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More Crochet Bags To Make

If you’ve enjoyed making this crochet clutch purse pattern, then why not try a few more? Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:

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