♥ Date night, hands free, purse stays home

The Herringbone Crochet Clutch might be one of my all time favorite makes. I was heading out on a date night and didn’t want to take my purse. I wanted something simple and small that could still be hands free if needed, and this was it.

One ball of cotton yarn makes a clutch, and the herringbone texture looks so polished. It’s free on my blog too.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• One ball per clutch. About 130 yds of cotton yarn.
• Herringbone texture. Herringbone double crochet gives a sleek, woven look.
• Lined and finished. A fabric canvas lining and magnetic closure make it sturdy.
• Wrist strap option. Add a leather strip to go hands free.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Dishie, WeCrochet (worsted, 100% cotton, 190 yds/100g), 1 ball (about 130 yds) per clutch. Colors shown: Swan, Sunbaked, Inlet
• Hook: 3.75mm, or size to obtain gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors · Sewing Needle and Thread
• To finish like the sample: Fabric Canvas, 11.5” by 9.25”, for lining · Magnetic Brads or Sew In Magnetic Fasteners · Leather Strip for wrist strap (optional)

⭐ Good to know

• Size: 7.25” wide by 4.25” tall, folded and seamed (7.25” by 9.5” before folding)
• Skill level: Easy Beginner
• Special stitches: Herringbone double crochet · Stacked single crochet
• Gauge: 15 sts and 11 rows = 4” x 4” in hbdc · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Cheers,
Briana

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