Skill Level:
Intermediate
Pattern Description:
Chic meets fun in the Bobble Clutch Bag! This textured beauty is crafted using the bobble stitch to give it a pop of personality and style.
Whether you’re pairing it with casual denim or an evening outfit, this clutch adds a playful yet sophisticated flair.
The bag is made in one piece, featuring a solid single crochet (SC) base and eye-catching bobble stitch sides.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: CotLin™ DK (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen; 123 yards/50g)
- Color Used: Ivy (26994)
- Quantity: 2 balls
- Hook: US 7 (4.5mm) or size needed to meet gauge
- Notions: Yarn needle
Measurements:
- Base Diameter: ~3.5″ (Rounds 1-10)
- Height (excluding base): ~8.5″
- Gauge (approximate): 15 sts and 16 rows = 4″ in bobble stitch
Abbreviations Used:
- bo – bobble stitch
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch-sp – chain space
- inc – increase
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- SC – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl – slip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
- YO – yarn over
Special Stitches:
- Bobble Stitch (bo): (YO twice, insert hook into indicated stitch, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through 2 loops) repeat 4 times in same stitch.
Then YO and pull through all 5 loops on the hook. Bobble stitches are worked on the WS and pushed to the RS as needed.
- Increase (inc): Work 2 SC in the same stitch.
Construction Notes:
- The clutch is worked in the round from the base up in one continuous piece.
- Begin with a solid SC base, then shift to bobble stitch rounds.
- Turning chains do not count as stitches.
- From Round 10 onward, turn your work at the end of each round.
Stitching Instructions for Making the Bobble Clutch Bag Pattern:
Base
- Start with a magic ring.
- Rnd 1: Work 6 SC into the ring, sl st to join. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to join. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next st) repeat around, sl st to join. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next 2 sts) around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next 3 sts) around, sl st to join. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next 4 sts) around, sl st to join. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next 5 sts) around, sl st to join. (42 sts)
- Rnd 8: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next 6 sts) around, sl st to join. (48 sts)
- Rnd 9: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next 7 sts) around, sl st to join. (54 sts)
- Rnd 10: Ch 1, (inc, SC in next 8 sts) around, sl st to join. Turn. (60 sts)
Body
- Rnd 11: Ch 1, (SC in 3 sts, bo in next) repeat 15 times, sl st to join. Turn.
- Rnd 12: Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to join. Turn.
- Rnd 13: Ch 1, SC in next st, (bo in next, SC in next 3) repeat 14 times, bo in next st, SC in last 2 sts. Sl st to join. Turn.
- Rnd 14: Ch 1, SC around, sl st to join. Turn.
- Rnds 15-34: Repeat Rnds 11-14 five more times (5 bobble sets).
Top and Optional Strap
- Rnd 35: Ch 1, (SC in 3 sts, bo in next) 15 times. For optional wrist strap: Ch 40, sl st into same st as last bo. Sl st to join. Turn.
- Rnd 36: Ch 1, (SC in 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st) 15 times. Sl st to join. Turn.
- Rnd 37-38: Repeat Rnds 13 and 14.
- Rnd 39-42: Repeat Rnds 11-14 one more time. Fasten off.
Finishing Touches:
- Weave in ends using a yarn needle.
- Drawstring Closure:
- Ch 60.
- Sl st into 6th ch from hook to form a small loop. Fasten off.
- Starting at the front, weave the drawstring through the ch-spaces made in Rnd 36, finishing at the same spot to thread through the loop.
- Tassel (Optional): Add a handmade tassel to one end of the drawstring for a decorative touch.
Tips:
- Make sure your bobble stitches pop to the right side for consistent texture.
- Adjust the height by adding or reducing bobble stitch repeats.
- Experiment with bold or neutral shades to customize your clutch to match your style.
Enjoy your new Bobble Clutch Bag – a stylish, handmade statement for everyday glam or special occasions.
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