Shell Crochet Clutch Tutorial Part 1

Supplies for the Shell Crochet Clutch

Here is the pattern/tutorial for the Shell Stitch Crochet Clutch. This first part will cover the crocheted outer shell and is written with American terminology. I will add the fabric lining tutorial in another post.

Supplies:
Crochet Hook US size I
Small amount of worsted weight yarn
Yarn Needle


Abbreviations:
sc= single crochet
dc= double crochet
sk=skip stitch
st=stitch
sl st=slip stitch

Shell Clutch Side (make 2)
Loosely Ch 38
Row 1: Turn, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across (37 sc) turn,
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sk next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc, sk next 2 st, sc in next* Repeat across ending with sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc in same st, *sk next 2 st, sc in next st, sk next 2 st, 5 dc in next* Repeat across working 3 dc in last st, turn.
Rows 4-9: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 3 times.
Edging: after finishing last row ch 1 continue working down the side work in 9 sc along side, work 2 sc in bottom corner, sc in each ch along bottom side, 2 sc in corner, work 9 sc up the side sl st in last corner and fasten off. DO NOT SC over shells at the top of the piece.

Sew sides together by sc them together

Assembly: After finishing both sides, lay pieces on top of each other. Join yarn with a sl st to one of the top corners. Make a seam by working a sc through the edging of both pieces and then continuing in each of sc around the 3 sides. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Completed clutch

Congrats! You have made the outer shell of your shell crochet clutch. Next up will be the fabric lining tutorial. You will need a small amount of fabric, a purse zipper, thread, needles, and a sewing machine.

This is a free pattern/tutorial, permission is not given to sell finished products.