Envelope Clutch

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materials:

size "I" hook
worsted weight yarn in 2 colors
one large sew-on snap
one decorative button
yarn needle
other needle and thread if you need it for your snap and button

pattern:

ch 2
Row 1: in 2nd ch from hook (hdc, sc, hdc), ch 1, turn
Row 2-20: (hdc, sc) in 1st st, (hdc in sc, sc in hdc) across, hdc in last sc, (sc, hdc) in last st, ch 1, turn
Finish off.

Fold triangle like an envelope & sew in place.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Flap:
w/ accent color
Row 1: join w/ sc at edge of back of bag, sc across back, ch 1, turn; 19 sts
Row 2: sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 3: dec, 15 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 4: dec, 13 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 5: dec, 11 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 6: dec, 9 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 7: dec, 7 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 8: dec, 5 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 9: dec, 3 sc, dec, ch 1, turn
Row 10: dec, sc, dec
Finish off.
Weave in all ends.

Fig. 3 - Attach button to outside of flap.

Fig. 4 - Attach one side of snap to inside of flap opposite button, and other side to front of bag.

© 2000-2008 Adrienne R. Congdon