These small handheld bags are great for carrying a few items for an evening out or special occasion like a wedding, or for keeping your purse or tote organized. Updated 4/5/23
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Free Patterns
It's a Date Clutch
Foldover clutch embellished with optional knit flowers. Clutch measures 9½" [24 cm] long and 7" [18 cm] wide when folded and seamed. Rated easy by the designer. Designed by Jodi Lewanda for Red Heart. Worsted weight yarn.
Eucalyptus Clutch
This simple and elegant lace clutch is perfect as a makeup bag, wallet or evening clutch. Knit with an 8-row repeat trellis stitch lace front and a button snap closure. Designed by Sumayyah C. Sport weight yarn.
Ashley Cable Clutch Bag
Cabled clutch is knit in two identical rectangles sewed together with a lining, a zipper, some beads. Designed by Celia Cheng.
Entrelac Notions Keeper
Small clutch takes a few hours to knit according to knitters. Designed by Emily Warren. Pictured project by sajrsteph who added an i-cord edge and strap and used 1 skein of yarn.
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- See the Ravelry page
- Get the Noro Silk Garden yarn used in the pictured project on Amazon
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Reverse Stockinette Ruffle Bag
inspired by the Fendi bag Andy carries in the Devil Wears Prada, this clutch was designed to be easy enough for beginners to follow. Designed by Cam Banks
Chinese Waves Pouch
Clutch knit in a 4 row repeat slip stitch pattern. Approximately 5″ wide and 3.5″ tall when closed but can easily be customized for a larger or smaller size. Designed by Tamara Kelly.
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- Get the recommended Peaches & Creme Ombres yarn on Amazon
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Sundance Bag
Clutch with flap in seed stitch. 7” wide x 4½“ tall. Worsted weight wool yarn. Designed by Joëlle Meier Rioux. Pictured project by BetsyJo
Cleo Clutch
Felted cabled clutch 9.5 inches wide and 5.25 inches tall with flap closed, after felting. Worsted weight wool yarn. Designed by Chrissy Gardiner. Pictured project by labross who felted in one cycle
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- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Cascade 220® on Amazon
Tassel Clutch
The Knitted purse with beads and tassel features a 1 row repeat stitch pattern. Finished size: 21 cm x 13 cm x 2 cm. Designed by Gabriela Lupu
CoCo Clutch
The lattice work cable pattern mimics the quilted look of the classic Chanel bag. Designed by Janine Le Cras. Pictured projects by knittynic and neets222
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Moss Stitch Clutch
This Hornbag’s Corn bag is knit with 2 strands of sport yarn in moss stitch. Designed by Nicole Thorson
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended South West Trading Company Amaizing yarn made of corn fiber
Mamie Clutch
Basketweave stitch bag uses just 131 – 137 yards (120 – 125 m) of DK yarn. Designed by Rosalind Aymes
Geometric Clutch
Small bag with bright intarsia graphic design. Size 14cm tall, 28cm wide at base, and 2cm deep. Pochette géométrique designed by Elise Eudes. Sport yarn. Available in English and French
Crossbody Clutch
Great use for that special stash yarn! The designer Cirilia Rose demonstrates an easy way to do a provisional cast on, then shows you how to create the body of the bag in the round, finishing off with attaching the metal closures.This bag is made with both a detachable chain and a detachable wrist-strap, so it can be worn as a crossbody purse or used as a wrist clutch. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug OR purchase pattern and class individually.
Downtown Clutch
This bag features woven basketweave cable trim, deeply ruched body, and wrist strap. Size 10″x 5″. Designed by Cirilia Rose. DK yarn. Pictured project by lolamama
Anything Pouch
Mama in a Stitch created this easy pouch pattern knit in broken rib stitch with super bulky yarn. Great stash buster!
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- Get Wooden Buttons for your purse on Etsy
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Herringbone Foldover Clutch
Super bulky fabric yarn in an easy stitch gives Heidi Gustad’s design durability and style.
Easy Giant Yarn Clutch
Mama in a Stitch created this easy bag that is a quick plush knit in super bulky yarn.
Smart Phone Case
Designed by Audrey Kerchner, this clutch-style case is done in seed stitch and a dressy way to carry your phone.
Easy Clutch Handbag
This pattern for a clutch that measures 16.5cm width x 10cm tall (11cm wrist strap) includes videos.
Jack Russell Clutch
Squirrel Picnic designed this dog inspired purse. Lots of pictures and instructions on felting, lining, and assembling the purse as well as knitting it. Finished size (after felting): 14″ wide by 5 1/4″ tall
Patterns for Purchase
Herringbone Clutch
Purse knit with criss cross easy cable to create an all over texture. Finished bag in the photos is21cm wide- 16cm tall- 8cm deep. Designed by KNITSAFARI. DK weight yarn.
Blueberry Clutch Bag
Bag knit with a berry or trinity stitch for the body and a chevron stitch on the flap. Finished bag in the photos is 20cm by 13cm, and took just under 50g of yarn, but the pattern includes instructions for creating larger size bags. Designed by Ginny Sturdy. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and nflammer
Golden Tassel Clutch
Textured clutch with central cable woven with ribbon and finished with tassel. Finished size: 8.7″/22cm wide, 5.1″/13cm high. Designed by creationsbyeve who also offers the finished bags for sale
Woven Cable Clutch Bag
Easy cabled bag with knitted handle. Creates a small bag sized approx W20cm x H14cm plus Handle. DK yarn. Designed by Kezylou
Scallop of the Sea Clutch
Foldover bag is stranded knitting in the round. Finished Size: 13” by 11”, folded. 13” by 18”, unfolded. Designed by Katie Canavan
Pearla Clutch
Knitted flower lace edge with beads decorates the flap of this clutch bag knit in fingering weight yarn. Designed by An Irish Knit Odyssey
Portland Plaid City Clutch
Felted bag can be knit in one color, plaid, or stripes. This bag has no seams to sew and you only knit with one color of yarn at a time! Bag can be made in two sizes: Finished Size: 12.5” wide, 8” high, 2.5” deep or Finished Size: 17” wide, 9” high, 4.75” deep Designed by Lavender Hill Knits
Aviatrix Clutch or Tablet Cover
This clutch features a bold birdcage cable on a background of garter stitch. 2 sizes 6 x 9 inches and 8 x 11 inches. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Sarah Wilson
Finger Knit Clutch
Finger knit purse designed by Laura Strutt for Arm & Finger Knitting 35 No Needles Knits For The Home & To Wear.
