Agnes Bow Clutch | Free Crochet Pattern

The Agnes Clutch is the sweetest little bag to house makeup, projects, or essentials. Quick to crochet and assemble, this pouch is designed with durability and longevity in mind. Completed with an optional sewn lining and purse frame, this bag looks professional and is practical. This free crochet pattern is so fun to crochet, you’ll be addicted to make an entire collection of sweet Agnes Clutches!

As a crochet designer, I often don’t repeatedly crochet my own designs, due to how long my queue of project ideas is. But I can confidently predict that the Agnes Clutch crochet pattern will be one of those designs that I will come back to crochet again and again. These pouches are so quick (and fun!) to crochet and the sewn lining doesn’t take long to assemble at all! Honestly the most tedious part is sewing the lining into the bag, and attaching the purse frame, but even that is achievable in an afternoon.

Y’all know how I feel about crochet projects that are equally practical and quaint. I think this cute clutch achieves both of those perfectly. I originally designed this sweet bag to be used as a makeup bag, but once I finished the first sample, I realized it would also make for the perfect project bag, thanks to the flat bottom and structured closure.

The one row striping was an intentional nod to the houndstooth pattern, giving this bag a chic and sophisticated touch. Of course, you can customize the striping and use as little or as few colors as you like. I actually think this would be a great scrappy project, with each row being a new scrap color! The bow was a last minute design addition. Once I finished my pink sample, I felt like it needed an addition feminine touch, so I added a sweet bow to the front, all of which is optional:)

While the sewn lining is optional, I highly recommend taking the time to sew a fabric lining. It adds so much durability to the clutch and it ensures nothing will escape through the crochet fabric! Additionally, I feel like it looks so much for complete and professional.

Skill level: Easy

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Materials

Yarn

A total of 340 grams of worsted weight (#4) yarn held double.

The yardage is for the total amount you will need, factoring in the color changes and double strands.
You can use as many or as few colors as you’d like for this bag. With how the color changes are written in the pattern you will need approximately the same amount of yarn for each color.
For the blue and white bag, I used Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted Superwash in Dusty Blue and Pulp
For the blush bag, I used Quince and Co Lark in Shell and Dogwood

Hook

US I/5.50mm crochet hook

Notions

Tapestry needle
1/4 yard of fabric for lining (I used 100% cotton)
Sewing machine and thread (alternatively you can sew the lining by hand)
7 Inch purse frame closure

Notes

The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
The base is worked first in rows and the body of the bag is worked in rounds around the base. The lining is sewn seperately and then attached to the bag. The purse frame is added afterwards.
The sewn lining is totally optional, but it is highly recommend for durability and practicality.

Measurements

All measurements are approximate and for the finished bag

Height: 6 inches

Length: 7.5 inches

Width: 7 inches

Gauge

13 rows of 12 sts following the stitch pattern written in pattern (lemon peel stitch) = 4 inches

Abbreviations

Sl st: Slip Stitch

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single Crochet

Dc: Double Crochet

Color Changes

The colors alternate every round. Switch between the colors every row. You are free to switch up the color changes however you like and include as many or as few colors as you’d like.

Pattern

Base

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch. *1 sc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch* repeat to end of row (20 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2-13: *1 sc in next st, 1 dc in next st* repeat to end of row (20 sts). Ch 1, turn.

Body

To start the body, you will be working around the base.

Round 1: On long sides of the base work 20 sts, alternating between sc in first st and dc in next st. Work 16 sts along the short sides of the base, alternating between sc in first st and dc in next st (72 sts). Sl st into first st. Ch 2.

NOTE: When joining at the end of each round, sl st into the first st and not the ch

Round 2: *1 dc in first st, 1 sc in next st* repeat from * all the way around (72 sts). Sl st into the first st, ch 1.

Round 3: *1 sc in first st, 1 dc in next st* repeat from * all the way around (72 sts). Sl st into the first st, ch 2.

Repeat rounds 2-3 for a total of 21 rounds.

Do not fasten off the color you’d like to use to attach the purse frame.

Lining

Take your lining fabric and fold it in half to double the fabric. To measure your lining, lay the bag flat on top of the fabric, with the creased end of the fabric lining up with the bottom of the bag.

Cut, leaving a 1-inch seam allowance on the top of the bag and ¾ inch seam allowance on the sides.

Pin along the sides and sew the sides closed. Flip the lining inside out.

On each side of the bottom, fold to create a point. Measure and mark 4 inches across the point.

Sew along the line on both sides.

Trim the excess fabric.

With the lining still inside out, fold down ¾ inches around the top (i use an iron to press it into place). Turn the bag right side out and sew around the top.

Turn the lining inside out and insert it into the pouch, with the wrong sides are facing each other. Pin the lining in place, making sure the seams along the bottom line up with the sides of the bag. Hand sew the lining into the bag (alternatively, you could try using a sewing machine for this, but I found the crochet fabric was too thick to feed through the machine).