Moonbow Clutch

This clutch was originally designed for the Happily Hooked Magazine's March 2023 issue. But unfortunately they decided that the February would be their last issue of HHM. So I decided to publish this pattern for free on my blog. You can also purchase the printable, tech edited pdf on my Ravelry store.

This clutch is a perfect stash busting pattern, especially if you have small balls of the leftover yarn. Or hook this clutch up in a single-color yarn with lurex/metallic thread to match your glam outfit. The clutch can be used without lining too, as the stitches are tight and the fabric is sturdy. It can also be made as a quick gift for your loved ones.

Yarn

You will need total 240 yards of the yarn (each colour approx 40 yards) plus small amount of white yarn for the edging.

Ganga Acrowools Desire, worsted/aran #4 yarn [100% acrylic; 219 yds/200 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein]

1 skein of DSR010/Pink (A)

1 skein of DSR017/Apricot (B)

1 skein of DSR013/Light yellow (C)

1 skein of DSR05/light aqua (D)

1 skein of DSR008/Light blue (E)

1 skein of DSR001/Lavender (F)

1 skein of DSR004/Light cream (G)

Hook & Other Materials

•   US Size D/3 [3.25mm] crochet hook

•   Yarn needle

•   Magnetic snap/Button

•   Fabric lining, thread and needle (optional)

Skill Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

Length: 9.5”

Width: 5.75”

Gauge

20 dc and 10 rows = 4”/10 cm

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Notes

•     Similar worsted weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.

•     ch2 does NOT count as dc.

•     Weave in the yarn ends AFTER adding the sc across the rows. This allows to add sc more easily and more evenly.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1 (WS): With A, ch 63, dc in 3^rd ch from hook, dc in each of next ch to last ch, 6 dc in last ch, rotate to work other side of starting ch, dc in each ch--126 dc

Row 2 (RS): ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, dc in remaining sts--132 dc

Row 3: With B, ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--138 dc

Row 4: ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 2 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--144 dc

Row 5: With C, ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 3 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--150 dc

Row 6: ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 4 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--156 dc

Row 7: With D, ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 5 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--162 dc

Row 8: ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 6 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--168 dc

Row 9: With E, ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 7 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--174 dc

Row 10: ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 8 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--180 dc

Row 11: With F, ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 9 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--186 dc

Row 12: ch 2, turn, dc in each of next 60 sts, [2 dc in the next st, dc in each of next 10 sts] 6 times, dc in remaining sts--192 dc

Rotate the clutch, with G, add sc evenly across the rows. Fasten off. Weave in the yarn ends on wrong side. Sew on the fabric lining.

Assembly:

Step 1: Place the stitch markers in 58^th st from each corner. Fold the edge up to the markers, wrong sides together.

Step 2: Attach G, to the bottom corner, from the back side of the clutch. ch 1, join both the layers together along the side with sc. When you reach the curved flap, sc in next st, [ch 3, sc in next st] all across the flap, sc through both the layers on opposite side. Fasten off. Weave in the yarn end.

Step 3: Sew on magnetic snap. [Alternatively, instead of ch 3 at the flap centre, ch 6 (number of ch can be adjusted depending on button size). This will create a loop. Add button corresponding to the ch loop.]