Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.
An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.
The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating both bag faces, inserting a zipper, and adding an optional handle. The combination of two distinct stitch patterns creates visual depth and tactile interest that makes this clutch truly special.
I absolutely love how this pattern combines practicality with beauty. The bobble stitch creates such wonderful texture that people always want to touch, while the moss stitch section provides a smooth contrast. I appreciate that it uses a single yarn type throughout, making it budget-friendly and straightforward to shop for. The finished size is perfect for carrying essentials without being bulky, and the zipper closure keeps everything secure. What really makes me excited about this pattern is how impressive the final result looks - people are always surprised when I tell them it only took a day to make!
I love experimenting with color when making this clutch! Instead of the classic Pebble shade, I've tried making this in deep jewel tones like emerald green or sapphire blue for evening events. The bobbles really pop in metallic yarns too - imagine silver or gold bobbles catching the light at a party!
For a more casual everyday version, I sometimes use cotton yarn instead of the cashmerino blend, which gives it a slightly different texture but makes it more durable for daily use. You could also play with the stitch pattern by working the entire bag in bobble stitch if you love that texture, or conversely, make it all in moss stitch for a subtler look.
I've also added embellishments like vintage buttons sewn onto the front panel, or even worked the bobble section in a contrasting color to the moss stitch section for a color-block effect. Another fun variation is to add a lining - just cut fabric to size, hem the edges, and hand stitch it inside before attaching the zipper. This gives the clutch more structure and protects your belongings.
Create this stunning bobble clutch bag that combines texture and elegance in one sophisticated accessory. This pattern features beautiful bobble stitches paired with crochet moss stitch for a luxurious finish. Perfect for evenings out or as a handmade gift, this clutch measures approximately 26cm wide by 21cm long and includes a zipper closure with an optional handle. The textured bobbles create visual interest while the chunky yarn works up quickly, making this an enjoyable project that yields professional-looking results.
Using 6mm hook, ch 30
1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in every ch, turn. 29sts
Ch 1, 1 dc in first st, *MB in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep from * to end, turn
Ch 1, 1 dc in first st, *miss ch to secure bobble, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * to end, turn
Ch 1, 1 dc in first 2 sts, *MB, 1 dc; rep from * to last st, 1 dc, turn
Ch 1, 1 dc in first 2 sts, * miss ch to secure bobble, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * to last st, 1 dc, turn
These 4 rows repeated form bobble stitch. Repeat these 4 rows twice more, then rep rows 1 and 2 again
Ch 1, 1 dc in every st, turn
Ch 1, *1 dc in next st, 1 dc in st on row below over next st; rep from * to last st, 1 dc in last st, turn
Ch 1, *1 dc in st on row below over next st, 1 dc in next st; rep from * to last st, 1 dc in st on row below over last st, turn
These 2 rows repeated form crochet moss st. Repeat these 2 rows eight times more (18 rows in total)
ch 1, 1 dc BLO in every st. Fasten off
Using 6mm hook, start from top left corner of bag with zipper fastened (Zip at right corner), insert hook and ch 32
Insert hook back into same place on bag and secure loop with a sl st to form handle
Work 1 dc in every ch. Fasten off
This elegant Bobble Clutch Bag pattern creates a sophisticated accessory that combines textured bobble stitches with smooth moss stitch for visual interest. The chunky yarn makes it a relatively quick project while still delivering impressive results. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself to a handmade luxury accessory that's both practical and beautiful. The combination of stitches creates wonderful texture that makes this clutch stand out from ordinary bags. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🎀✨
While the pattern calls for chunky weight yarn, you can substitute with a different weight as long as you adjust your hook size accordingly and work a gauge swatch. Keep in mind that using a lighter weight yarn will result in a smaller finished bag, while bulky yarn will make it larger.
You can use a regular closed-end zipper instead. Simply measure the width of your bag and purchase a zipper that's slightly longer, then cut it to size. You'll need to secure the cut ends with fabric tape or hand stitching to prevent the zipper pull from sliding off.
The key to uniform bobbles is consistent tension and ensuring you pull yarn through all eleven loops smoothly in one motion. Practice making a few bobbles on a swatch first, and don't forget to chain one to secure each bobble as specified in the pattern.
Yes, you can adjust the size by changing your starting chain. For a wider bag, add chains in multiples of 2 to maintain the stitch pattern. For length, simply work more or fewer repeats of the bobble stitch and moss stitch rows before finishing.
The handle is completely optional. The clutch works perfectly fine without it as a traditional clutch bag that you hold in your hand. If you prefer a wrist strap or shoulder strap instead, you can adjust the chain length accordingly.
