Oak Leaf Clutch by Jennifer Olivarez

Oak Leaf Clutch

Crochet
March 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
2.75 mm (C)
200 - 260 yards (183 - 238 m)
Finished measurement: 10" by 5 1/2"
US
English

Squirrel away all your favorite essentials in this unique and whimsical lined oak leaf clutch. Echoing the contrasting colors of the leaves, this two-tone handbag is light on one side and dark on the other.

Finished Measurements: 10” x 5 1/2”

Materials & Tools
100 yds DK-weight wool yarn in dark green
100 yds DK-weight wool yarn in light green
C-2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook or size needed to achieve gauge
Yarn needle or tapestry needle
21” x 6” piece of cotton fabric for lining
12” zipper
1” acorn for a zipper pull (optional)
Sewing machine (optional)
Sewing needle
Thread to match your fabric
Thread to match your zipper
Iron

Gauge: 7 1/2 shells = 3” and 15 rows = 3”
Stitch for Gauge: Ch 24 and work in pattern.
A shell = 1 (sc, ch 2, sc)

For this oak leaf clutch, I used…
Cascade 220 Superwash in Shire (100 g/3.5 oz; 220 yds/200 m)
Cascade 220 Superwash in Celery (100 g/3.5 oz; 220 yds/200 m)

The pattern also includes photos and detailed instructions on how to sew and insert the lining on your clutch.