How to Crochet Easy Clutch Purse with Granny Triangle

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The crochet clutch bag tutorial involves creating a granny triangle pattern for customization into a clutch bag, slingback, or small pouch with a specific number of rounds determining the final width. Supplies include yarn, crochet hook, scissors, darning needle, button, and thread for this project.

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  • The width of the crochet clutch bag or pouch is determined by the width of the granny triangle, which increases by one cluster on each side with every round, allowing for customization options.
  • To finish the crochet clutch, stitch both sides together, add a picot border by alternating single crochets and picot stitches, attach a button for closure, and consider adding a cord or metal purse chain for a sling bag option.

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  • How do I create a crochet clutch bag?

    Follow a granny triangle pattern with clusters and single crochet rows.

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"Customizable Crochet Clutch Bag Tutorial"

  • The crochet clutch bag tutorial involves creating a granny triangle pattern that can be customized into a clutch bag, slingback, or small pouch.
  • The width of the granny triangle determines the width of the bag or pouch.
  • Supplies needed include worsted weight yarn, a 5mm crochet hook, scissors, darning needle, a button, thread, and needle.
  • Starting with a slipknot, chain five to create the initial circle for the granny triangle.
  • Each round of the granny triangle involves making clusters of three double crochets separated by chain stitches.
  • The pattern repeats with four chain stitches at the beginning of each round, clusters in chain spaces, and corner clusters of three double crochets, chain three, and three double crochets.
  • The number of clusters increases by one on each side with each round, allowing customization of the bag's width.
  • After completing the desired number of rounds for the granny triangle, the body of the bag is straightened by adding a row of single crochet stitches.
  • The single crochet row starts with a chain one and involves placing single crochet stitches along the top edge of the granny triangle.
  • The final width of the bag is determined by the number of rounds completed for the granny triangle, with customization options for a wider or narrower bag.

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Crochet clutch with picot border and closure

  • To start the crochet pattern, make two single crochets in designated spaces and one single crochet at the point where a double crochet joins.
  • The pattern involves alternating between two single crochets and one single crochet in specific spaces.
  • Repeat the pattern of two single crochets followed by one single crochet throughout the row.
  • After completing a row of single crochet, start the next row by chaining one and turning the work.
  • Work single crochets only in the back loops of each stitch for subsequent rows.
  • Continue making rows of single crochet in the back loops until the desired length is achieved.
  • To finish the clutch, stitch both sides together and add a picot border by alternating between single crochets and picot stitches.
  • Attach a button for closure and consider adding a cord or metal purse chain for a sling bag option.
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