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Claudia’s Clutch & Gift Card Holder
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Claudia’s Clutch & Gift Card Holder

Two gifts in one! This adorable clutch is the perfect holder for a gift card and will be a great gift when the spending is done.
Designed by Lion Brand
  
Project #:
e05987
  
 
 Crafting Time: 15 minutes
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • LION BRAND yarns as desired
  • NOTE: Bags use a strand each of 2 different yarns.
  • Pictured bags Use:
  • Pink Bag = Lionsuede in #140 Rose, Trellis #306 Pastel Gardens
  • White/Multi = Watercolors #398 Bright Cloud, Moonlight Mohair #209 Northern Lights
  • Gray = Watercolors #352 Mist Gray, Moonlight Mohair #202 Tundra
  • Dark Blue = Glitterspun #109 Sapphire, Landscapes #277 Country Sunset
  • LION BRAND Size K -10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook for crochet version
  • LION BRAND Large-Eyed, Blunt Needle
  • Large, Decorative Button

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
     Width 6” [15 cm]
 
     BASIC BAG
 
     Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across – 15 sc. Next row Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Repeat last row until piece measures 9-1/2” [24 cm]. Next row Ch 1, turn. Sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 3 sc, [buttonhole] sc to end of row. Next row Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc to buttonhole, work 3 sc in ch-space, sc to end. End off. Weave in ends.
 
     Finishing
 
     Fold up 4” [10cm] end of bag opposite buttonhole, and sew side seams. Sew button under buttonhole.
 
     VARIATIONS
 
     For decorative flap tab [shown on gray bag], follow instructions for basic bag, working 3 dc in ch-space instead of 3 sc.
 
     Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across – 21 sc. Next row Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Repeat last row until piece measures 6” [15 cm]. Fold piece in half and sew side and bottom seams.
 
     Flap
 
     Join 2 strands of yarn at top edge of bag, and work 12 dc evenly spaced across.
 
     Next row Ch 3, turn. Dc in 5 dc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc [buttonhole], dc in next 5 dc. Next row Ch 3, turn. Dc in 5 dc, work 5 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next 5 dc. work 3 sc in ch. End off strand of Landscaps. With Glitterspun only, ch 3, turn. Work 3 dc in each of next 4 dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in each of next 5 dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in each of next 4 dc. End off. Weave in ends.
 
     ABBREVIATIONS
 
     beg = begin(ning)
 
     ch = chain
 
     dc = double crochet
 
     sc = single crochet
Tip: Refer to photo to complete project.

Follow manufacturer's directions for all products used.
 
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