ABOUT THE PATTERN
#OYSTERCLUTCH is crocheted from the bottom up using single crochet. The base of the clutch is first worked in the round with increases at the sides. The sides of the clutch are then worked in the round without further increases, before the clutch frame is finally crocheted into the work using single crochet.

SIZES & MEASUREMENTS
SIZE: 1 (2) 3

MEASUREMENTS: 19 (23) 30 cm / 7 ½ (9) 12 in

GAUGE
7 single crochet stitches (sc) worked with an 12 mm US 16 crochet hook = 10 cm 4 in

RECOMMENDED HOOKS
12 mm US 16 crochet hook

MATERIALS
YARN REQUIREMENT

For this pattern you will need approximately 80 (120) 160 m (87 (131) 175 yds) of yarn. If you choose to work with a double strand, you will need 80 (120) 160 m (87 (131) 175 yds) of each strand, for a total of 160 (240) 320 m (175 (262) 350 yds).

OPTION 1 (SINGLE STRAND)

40 or 50 mm wide satin ribbon or Zpagetti by Hoooked (1 skein = approx. 120 m / 131 yds)

OPTION 2 (DOUBLE STRAND)

Ribbon XL by Hoooked (250 g = 120 m / 131 yds), or Ribbon XL Lurex by Hoooked (250 g = 85 m / 93 yds), or Ribbon Lux by LindeHobby (250 g = 130 m / 142 yds), or Ribbon Lurex by LindeHobby (250 g = 120 m / 131 yds), or Friends Ribbon by Hobbii (250 g = 125 m / 137 yds), or Friends Ribbon Gold by Hobbii (250 g = 125 m / 137 yds), or Ribbon by Hobbii (250 g = 125 m / 137 yds), or Daily Stitch Recycled Ribbon by Hobbii (250 g = 130 m / 142 yds), or Gemma by Borgo de Pazzi (150 g = 100 m / 109 yds), or Kaleido by Mondial (100 g = 70 m / 77 yds), or Perla by Mondial (200 g = 80 m / 87 yds), or Mere Garn by Strikkefeber (400 g = 120 m / 131 yds), or Mere Metallisk by Strikkefeber (400 g = 120 m / 131 yds), or Mere Tyll by Strikkefeber (200 g = 120 m / 131 yds).

OTHER

19 (23) 30 cm 7 ½ (9) 12 in clutch frame (square or curved)

TECHNIQUES
CHAIN (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.

SLIP STITCH (SL ST): Insert the hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull through botht he stitvh and the loop on the hook

SINGLE CROCHET (SC): Insert the hook into the stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over once more, then pull through both loops on the hook.