Crossbody Bags & Clutch by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas

Crossbody Bags & Clutch

Crochet
February 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in single crochet (US)
4.0 mm (G)
170 - 270 yards (155 - 247 m)
Small, Large and Clutch (see details below)
US
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Originally designed as a little hands-free ‘passport pouch’ (perfectly scaled for phone, cash and lipstick), we found ourselves wanting one in every color. And then some. So we added color-blocking, played with the scale, and morphed it into a flat, foldable clutch. In crisp raffia or a softer linen blend, it’s the perfect project for quick gifting!


FINISHED SIZES
Small bag: Approx. 7”/17.5cm wide x 8”/20cm tall, after blocking.
Large bag: Approx. 10”/25.5cm wide x 12”/30.5cm tall, after blocking.
Clutch: Approx. 10”/25.5cm wide x 10”/25.5cm tall, after blocking.

YARN
Details given for small bag; large bag and clutch in parentheses ( ).
Approx. 170 (360, 270) yds/156 (329, 247)m of light worsted-weight plant fiber or equivalent paper tape yarn. Small bag shown at left and page 3 in 1 skein Wool and the Gang Ra-Ra Raffia
(273 yds/250m each), Color Cinnamon Dust. Shown on page 2 color-blocked in 2 skeins Wool and the Gang Ra-Ra Raffia (273 yds/250m each); 1 skein each Color A = Tropez Tan and B = Coal Black. Large bag shown above color-blocked in 2 skeins Rowan Creative Linen (219yds/200m each); 1 skein each Color A = 622 and B = 647. Clutch shown on page 4 in 1 skein Wool and the Gang Ra-Ra Raffia (273 yds/250m each), Color Coal Black.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.
Locking marker. Blunt darning needle to finish.
Bag only: 1”/25mm button. Fine darning needle.
Flat leather lace for strap, 5mm width x 2mm thick (optional).
Clutch only: 3 yds/m 10-lb nylon monofilament (optional).

GAUGE
Approx. 16 sc = 4”/10cm in sc, after blocking.