Half Moon Bag by Natalie Pelikh

Half Moon Bag

Crochet
September 2025
polyester rope without core, 5 mm
5 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in half double crochet
5.0 mm (H)
108 - 109 yards (99 - 100 m)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This crochet clutch is easy and fast to make, even if you’re a beginner! Also, it’s worked in one-piece without sewing at all!
Materials, tools:
Any yarn (I used polyester rope without core, 5 mm, 100 m (3 937 in).
Hook suitable for your yarn (I used 5 mm)
Zipper
Scissors, lighter
Optional: stitch marker
Techniques needed to make a bag - basic stitches:
Slip stitch
Half double crochet
Size of the finished item
The size of finished handbag depends on the cord and hook size. My clutch bag size is:
Length: 15.7 in (40 cm)
Height: 7.8 in (20 cm)
Width: 0.7 in (2 cm)
Gauge: 5 rows and 10 stitches in 4 inches