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I'm going to focus on the basic pattern, so I'll be showing the steps for the blue one.
Things you will need:
1 skein Premier Home cotton yarn Turquoise 140yds
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Hook size: 6 mm
Square of approximately 10in X 10in 100% cotton fabric
(Again any fabric will do and you will cut it to size later.)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Thread (matching yarn choice or fabric choice)
Sewing needle
Button
Stitch counter (Optional, but they are handy)
Now that you've gathered everything you need, let's get this ball rolling.
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Chain 26
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across (25 sc)
Row 2-23: ch 1 turn sc in each sc across
DO NOT FASTEN OFF
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For the edging you will begin by turning your work to the side. (#2)
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You will be working around 3 sides of the work. (#4)
3 sc in each corner. (#5)
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Forth side (this will be the flap): *There should be 3 sc in the corner already* sc in 11 sts across, ch 5, sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in corner, sl st in top of 3rd sc. (#6)
Now you have the crochet portion finished. Not so hard huh?
Next up, the fabric lining. This has to be sewn on by hand. There will be no visible seam from the lining showing on the outside of the clutch this way. The stitch I use is the blanket stitch. Great tutorial here on blanket stitch. I feel this does the job and gives it a nice look as well. You can use any stitch you're comfortable with though. I double up my thread. Again, whatever you prefer.
So here goes.
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And that's it!
The same basic idea applies for the lining if you decide to switch up the crochet stitching to something a little more decorative. These will be added to my shop soon and can be special ordered to match your favorite bag or theme.
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Shay
Oooh wow, these are so cute! I'm not even going to pretend like I could do that, even with your fab tutorial! I am terrible at all things crochet but I am very jealous of your clear talent haha!
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