FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL
One of the most basic projects within crochet is the classical granny square and I am not sure why but I had never made any pattern that included this beautiful timeless piece.
The Granny Square Clutch is easy and fun including not only squares but also granny triangles, to make it extra special and perfect to use different yarn colors.
To practice both in the round and back and forth crocheting with the ideal size to carry your daily essentials (wallet, phone and keys).
Separate little pieces that are joined together easily to shape the little bag and then, only a few more rounds for the edging.
A free pattern that is worked mainly with double crochets, chains and single crochets too, all basic stitches. If you do not have many notions of these stitches you can watch my Basic Stitches back and forth video below, which covers all the essentials for three different stitches, including double crochets and single crochets, if you feel you need some practice first.
A project that has a repetitive set of stitches to create each square and triangle in only 3 rounds/rows. Then easy finishing after simple sewing to add the button and a nice cord to hold from the side.
The crochet cord is made with the same process as my Catena Crochet Necklace/Bracelet tutorial which you will be able to follow as well, for that final detail of the Granny Square Clutch.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
Invisible join
It is used to get a cleaner end of round. Finish last st of the Rnd, cut the yarn leaving a 4”/10 cm tail and pull the yarn through the final loop. Thread tapestry needle and insert in the first st of the rnd. Then, insert the needle on top of the last st of the rnd, by going through the center and pulling through the WS. Pull to close and fasten off.
Single crochet join (Standing single crochet)
Used to add a new yarn in the beginning of a new round, to get a cleaner start. Make a slip ring over the hook, insert the hook in the st, yarn over, pull through the st, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook.
This video tutorial for the Granny Square Clutch covers all steps of the making. Video is in Spanish, but you have the option to see the Closed Caption in the language of your choice, by selecting the settings icon on the video then, select Closed Caption, Automatic Translation and select your language. And you also have all written directions, images and a chart (below this same post), to follow every detail step by step.
If you want the formatted, ad free, 11 page PDF document (with written instructions, chart and more than 50 images in photo tutorials) of the Granny Square Clutch, this is available in my pattern stores (Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrochet) for USD $3.60.
PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE VIDEO TUTORIAL DISPLAYS THE CLUTCH MADE IN DARK BLUE/BLUE, WHILE THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAY IT IN GREEN/CAMEL.
Double knitting weight yarn was the selection for this project, to keep the pieces still thin and light for a cute bag.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
- 50 gr / 1.76 oz (75 m / 82 yd) of DK weight (100% cotton) yarn in CAMEL
- 50 gr / 1.76 oz (75 m / 82 yd) of DK weight (100% cotton) yarn in GREEN
- 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- One 0.6” / 1.5 cm button
- One metallic hook buckle
- Sewing thread
- Sewing needle
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
FINISHED SIZE
7.9” x 4.7” / 20 cm x 12 cm
GAUGE
Single crochet, back and forth
18 sts and 15 rows= 4”/10 cm
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
This design includes basic crochet stitches, simple shaping and finishing techniques.
STITCH GUIDE
- R: row
- Rnd: round
- Ch: chain
- St(s): stitch(es)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Dc: double crochet
- Rep: repeat
- Sp: space
- Beg: beginning
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
NOTES
- When crocheting in the round, in closed rounds, with dc, ch 5 to begin every Rnd, the first 3 ch replace the first dc.
- When crocheting back and forth, with dc, ch 5 to begin every R, the first 3 ch replace the first dc.
- When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sc, place a marker in first st of the Rnd and move up with every Rnd as work progresses.
- When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sl st, place a marker in first st of the Rnd.
GRANNY SQUARE CLUTCH
GRANNY SQUARES (Make 4 with GREEN and 1 with CAMEL)
Crocheted in the round, in closed rounds, starting from the center. Ch 4, sl st in 1st ch made to close in the round. Crochet by following Granny Square Chart below and written instructions.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, [(3 dc, ch 2) rep ( ) 3 times, 2 dc] inside ch-4 ring, sl st in 3rd beg ch= 4 sides of 3 dc and 4 ch-2 corners
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch, ch 5, 3 dc in first ch-2 sp, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] rep [ ] 3 times, ch 1, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, sl st in 3rd beg ch= 4 sides of 1 ch-1 sp, 4 corners of 6 dc and 1 ch-2 sp
Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch, ch 5, 3 dc in first ch-2 sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] rep [ ] 3 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, close with invisible join in the 3rd beg ch= 4 sides of 3 dc and 2 ch-1 sp, 4 corners of 6 dc and 1 ch-2 sp
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
GRANNY TRIANGLES (Make 6)
Crocheted back and forth, starting from the center. With CAMEL ch 4, sl st in 1st ch made to close in the round. Crochet by following Granny Triangle Chart below and written instructions.
R1 (RS): Ch 5, [(3 dc, ch 2) twice, dc 1] inside the ch-4 ring, turn= 1 corner of 6 dc and 1 ch-2 sp, 2 ends of 1 dc and 1 ch-2 sp
R2: Ch 5, 3 dc in 1st ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch-2 sp, turn= 1 corner of 6 dc and 1 ch-2 sp, 2 sides of 1 ch-1 sp, 2 ends of 4 dc and 1 ch-2 sp
R3: Ch 5, 3 dc in 1st ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch-2 sp= 1 corner of 6 dc and 1 ch-2 sp, 2 sides of 3 dc and 2 ch-1 sp, 2 ends of 4 dc and 1 ch-2 sp
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
CROCHET CORD
Crocheted in the round, over the side of the work, starting from one end. With GREEN, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook= 1 st
Rnd 2: Turn the work slightly to the left. Insert the hook in the horizontal thread of sc from Rnd 1, over the side of the work.
Sc 1= 1 st
Rnd 3: Turn the work slightly to the left. Insert the hook in the two horizontal threads of sc from last Rnd, over the side of the work.
Sc 1= 1 st
Rep Rnd 3 until cord is 9.1” / 23 cm long.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in beg tail.
FINISHING
GRANNY SQUARES’ AND TRIANGLES’ JOIN
Follow images below as a reference on how to place the pieces to shape the clutch. On the RS, with tapestry needle, join with mattress stitch, by starting from one corner of the pieces.
CLUTCH EDGING
Crocheted in the round, in a spiral, starting from one side of the clutch. With CAMEL, starting in the center st of the triangle from one side.
Rnd 1: Sc join, [(3 sc in next dc sp) rep ( ) 6 times, sc 1 in next center st of the triangle] rep [ ]
3 times, (3 sc in next dc sp) rep ( ) 6 times= 76 sts (change to GREEN in last st of the Rnd)
Cut CAMEL.
Rnd 2: Sc 76= 76 sts
Rnd 3: Sc 58, ch 8, 1 sc in same st, sc 18= 77 sc and 1 ch-8 sp
Rnd 4: Sl st 85, close with invisible join in the first sl st of the Rnd= 85 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
With sewing needle and thread, sew the button to the front of the clutch, centered over the edging. Insert one end of the cord through the metallic hook and join in the round with tapestry needle. Hold the hook from one side of the clutch edging.
And the Granny Square Clutch is finished, for you to showcase this classical cute motif all over, and to match all your outfits because you can use so many colors for it.
A practical and easy project that will give you lots of ideas to use up your yarns at home. Share your version with me, use #grannysquareclutch to see your creation or just tag me as @chabepatterns on my Instagram.
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