I created this crochet crossbody purse with the goal to have something small and quick to grab for an outing to town. The size is perfect to hold your phone, wallet, your keys, and maybe even a snack!
I decided on the name “crossbody clutch” because this design can act as a crossbody purse (as seen in the photo above), but it is also the perfect size to act as a clutch! In fact, one of my pattern testers even chose to make a wristlet strap instead of the long strap for this very purpose! Idea and photo credit go to @jaynne_smiley (IG) for this one!
The linen stitch, combined with the chunky yarn used here, makes for a quick project! You should be able to finish it in just a day or two.
This design was created using some unconventional shaping methods, so it may not be completely friendly to the early beginner. Feel free to watch the full video tutorial, or refer to the video as needed as you work through the written pattern.
YARN
I used 2 skeins of Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn and held it double. Rewind is a flat yarn that is made up of 70% Polyester 30% Viscose. The name “tape yarn” might be a little misleading to how it feels, but believe me when I say that this yarn is incredibly soft and fun to work with.
I decided to hold the yarn double for a little bit more structure.
If you’d like to work with something else, my pattern testers had fun making their samples with macrame cord, twine, and recycled tape yarn! I recommend using something that will provide structure, unlike regular yarn. For reference, 2 skeins of Rewind Yarn is 350yds total.
MATERIALS
- Hook: 5.5mm, or hook size that crochets tightly with your yarn choice
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Needle and thread
- 1” button
ABBREVIATIONS
- ch: chain
- Sc: single crochet
- Sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
- sts: stitches
GAUGE
There is no gauge, since this pattern is written as “made-to-measure”. Follow along in the pattern for measurement guidelines
NOTES / CONSTRUCTION
- Written in US Terms
- Beginning ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch
- First, you will be creating and growing a triangle, with a flat edge on the bottom, which establishes the width. Then, you will build and grow the sides of purse, and the tip of the original triangle will grow upward with you. Lastly, you will sew up the sides, add the strap, and add the button closure.
- In the photo below, the short flat edge along the bottom will be referred to as the “flat bottom side”. The long flat edge alone the sides will be referred to as “long flat side”.
Start the Pattern
Ch 2
Row 1: In the second ch from the hook, sc, ch 2, sc. (2 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the first stitch, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) into the ch-2 space, ch 1, sc into the last stitch. (4 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the first stitch, ch 1, sc into the ch-1 space, ch 1, skip a stitch, (sc, ch 2, sc) into the ch-2 space, ch 1, skip a stitch, sc into the ch-1 space, ch 1, sc into the last stitch. (6 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the first stitch, ch 1. *Sc into the ch-1 space, ch 1, skip a stitch* until you get to the ch-2 corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 space. *Ch 1, skip a stitch, sc into the ch-1 space* until one stitch remains. Ch 1, sc into the last stitch. (8 sc).
Repeat Row 4 until your width across the flat bottom measures 9″. Each Row will increase by 2 sc stitches.
*don’t forget the sc into the very start and end of each row. Forgetting this part will affect the shaping.
Rows 1-4+ will create and continue to grow a triangle
The row instructions change starting on the next row – this new stitch pattern will be labeled “Row 5” even though you have repeated Row 4 several times. “Row 5” is just a way to label it.
Row 5: Ch 1 and turn. Complete a sc2tog into the first stitch and first ch-1 space, ch 1, skip a stitch.
*Sc into the ch-1 space, ch 1, skip a stitch* until you get to the ch-2 corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the ch-2 space, ch 1, skip a stitch.
*Sc into the ch-1 space, ch 1, skip a stitch* until one ch-1 space and one stitch remains. Complete a sc2tog into the last ch-1 space and last stitch.
Continuing to repeat Row 5 will establish and grow the long flat sides of your piece. The pointed corner will continue shifting up the work with you as you go.
Row 5 Repeats will develop and continue growing a side edge.
Repeat Row 5 until the long flat side measures 12″ in length. Your stitch count will remain the same each row.
Next Row: Repeat Row 5 instructions, but stop just before the ch-2 corner. (Sc, ch 4, sc) into the corner, and continue Row 5 instructions until the end of the row. This row will create the button hole.
Repeat Row 5, treating the ch-4 corner as a normal ch-2 corner.
Repeat Row 5 (long flat side should measure roughly 13”)
Fasten off.
Seaming
Fold the bottom flat edge approximately 5.5” up the length of the piece. Use stitch markers at the corners to hold it in place. There should be approximately 2” of the straight edge left over at the top of the fold.
You may used your preferred seaming method here (slst, sc, whip stitch, etc) Here are instructions for the whip stitch:
Cut 4 strands of yarn 20” long.
Starting with 2 of the strands, attach to one of the folded sides, at the top or bottom, and attach the other side of the yarn strands to a yarn needle. If using Rewind, be careful not to pull too hard – the yarn may break. Use the whip stitch to seam the side. Repeat this for the other side. You may now remove the stitch markers.
Button
Fold the top flap of the purse down. The hole you created on the flap will be the button hole, and the button will be sewn on directly underneath, on the purse. Be sure to test the size of your selected button before attaching it.
Using your needle and thread, sew on your button. Don’t sew it flat to the crochet work. Leave it lifted up slightly to account for the thick yarn when folding down the flap.
Strap
The strap will be completed in two parts – a long chain and a woven fishtail effect.
Continuing with 2 strands of yarn, reattach your yarn to the top of the seaming section on one of the sides. Make a long chain. As you go, test out the length by holding the end of the chain to the corner of the other seamed side. Once you are happy with the length, attach the end of the chain to the other seamed side. Keep in mind that the chain may stretch with use over time.
You may stop here, or you may continue on to create the fishtail effect.
Continuing with 2 strands of yarn, measure your chain strap and cut 2 strands of yarn that are 4x the length of your chain strap. Attach one end of the 2 strands to a yarn needle.
Now, I recommend clicking the video and skipping to the end to watch the fishtail effect tutorial. It is not difficult to do, but difficult to explain in just words.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
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