T-SHIRT YARN CLUTCH - FREE crochet pattern

ByMillie Anderson
A chunky red crochet bag made from T-shirt yarn, featuring a thick braided handle, metal clasp, and silver chain strap. Text above says Free Crochet Handbag Pattern with details from swecraftcorner.com.
Yarn: The yarn you will need to make this doll and accessoriesApprox. 115m of tshirt yarn
Hook: The size hooks you need for the different pieces of this pattern6,5mm crochet hook
Other materials: Other useful materialsBag lock Bag chain and D-rings O-ring locks Large needle Scissor
Please noteThis pattern have been tested by other crocheters, however they are all human as am I, if you should find a mistake or an error please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to help you and correct the problem
Terms: Stitches and terms used in this patternSc – single crochet
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Dc – double crochet
st/sts – stitch/stitches
Hdc – half double crochet
Sk- skip
Puffst – puffstitch worked as follows: Insert hook through skipped st, yarn over and pull through, pull up a loop, *yarn over, through same hole again, yarn over and pull through, pull up a loop* repeat 3 times. You will now have 8 loops on hook
Pattern info: Important things to keep in mind when reading this patternAll stitched are separated by( , )inc, 1sc, means you make 1 inc in the first st then move to next st and make 1 sc. When a series of stitches is repeated these are placed within * - * the number this sequence is crochet is written after, for example x 6. The number of stitches you should have after each row/round is completed is written at the end of each line within ( * ) The pattern is worked in rows, turnings ch does not count as a st
Tips and trix: Other useful tips that is not important but may help you along the wayUse an aluminium hook, or a hook without handle to allow the yarn to easier glide on your hook Read the whole pattern before you start
CopyrightThis pattern is copyright protected and the property of swecraftcorner and may not be reproduced, sold, copied, or altered in any way, shape or form, please respect this, Of course you can share the link directly. You may sell finished item that you made with this pattern (but not I wholesale or mass produce) as long as you credit me for design and include a link back to my webpage. www.swecraftcorner.com.  You may not use my pictures when selling your finished item.  If you love the pattern please share the link with your friends, I would be so happy if you did!   
A small, bright red, hand-knitted crochet bag with a chunky handle and silver chain strap sits on a pink surface. Featuring a classic crochet handbag pattern, it adds a bold pop of color and has a silver clasp on the front.

With t-shirt yarn and 6,5mm crochet hook: ch 15

  1. In second ch from hook, make 1 sc in each st (14) ch 2, turn
  2. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  3. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  4. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st, puffst in skipped st * x3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st, puffst in skipped st * x3 (14) ch 2, turn
  5.  *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  6. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  7. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  8. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  9. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  10. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  11. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  12. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  13. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  14. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  15. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  16. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st , puffst in skipped st* x7 (14) ch 2, turn
  17. *Sk 1, 1 sc in next st, puffst in skipped st* x6, sk 1, hdc in last st, fasten yarn and weave in ends

Edge

Fasten yarn in your verry first ch made, the work 1 sc over puffst and 3 sc in between each puffst, all the way round, when you reach last side (your foundation ch) Make 1 slst in each ch, make a false st to complete the round then fasten your yarn and weave in your ends

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Sides of bag – make 2

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Ch 5

  1. In second ch from hook make 1 sc in each ch (4) ch 1, turn
  2. 1 sc in each ch (4) ch 1, turn
  3. 1 sc in each ch (4) ch 1, turn
  4. 1 sc in each ch (4) ch 1, turn
  5. 1 sc in each ch (4) ch 1, turn
  6. 1 sc in each ch (4) ch 1, turn
  7. 1 sc in each ch (4) ch 1, turn
  8. 1 sc in each st (4) cut yarn but leave approx 60 cm for sewing

Sewing the bag

Thread the needle with the yarn left from your sides, start from the inner front corner of the bag (the front side thats under the lid), sew the side pieces in place, see pictures for extra guidence, use the yarn tail to sew the D-rings inplace

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Two photos: The top shows two small rectangular pieces of red crocheted fabric—perfect for starting a crochet handbag pattern. The bottom shows a hand using a metal needle to crochet thick red yarn, ideal for making your own stylish crochet bag.
Two images show close-ups of hands crocheting with thick, red yarn. A metal needle is used to join two pieces together, illustrating a sewing technique perfect for assembling a crochet bag or finishing a crochet handbag pattern.
A hand is using a metal yarn needle to weave thick red yarn, likely as part of creating a crochet bag or following a crochet handbag pattern.
A hand with a silver ring is holding a piece of red crocheted fabric, using a large silver hook to work with the yarn—perfect for creating a unique crochet bag or following your favorite crochet handbag pattern.

Handle

Ch 19

  1. In second ch from hook make 1 sc in each st (18) ch 2, turn
  2. 1 dc in each st (18) ch 1, turn
  3. 1 sc in each st (18) turn
  4. Work sl st through both sides of handle to crochet it close. Fasten yarn

Your lock will be placed over the 2 dc made row 4

Tips when fastening the upper part of the bag lock, use some water where you will have your look, use a clean plier to press the yarn and then wiggle the lock inplace, the use the screws to secure the lock to your bag

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