Thistles Evening Clutch Pattern

THISTLE EVENING CLUTCH

Orignial design by Thistles and Tulips Crochet
Copyright 2011

This pattern must not be reproduced or sold in any way. However, you can sell the finished item as long as you include the link to the free pattern here.

Materials
Vanna's Choice in burgundy
small amount of contrast yarn for rose (see below for link)
I used Red Heart Shimmer in white for rose
18" x 19" square of decorative fabric for lining (see bottom of page for more details)
H/5.00 mm hook for clutch
F/3.75 mm hook for rose
large-eyed blunt needle
scissors
Optional: Magnetic tote bag closure
Optional: Button instead of rose

ch 43
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 in every st, turn (41)
Row 2: ch 2, 1 sc in every st to end, turn (41)

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 12 inches

DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Row 1: ch 2, *sk 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * to end, 1 sc in last sc.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *2 sc in first sc, sk 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * to end, 1 sc in last sc.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 4 inches.

Finishing

Make a row of sc along edges of flap and sides of purse: Join with yarn, *ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1, sc in next st* to end. Fasten off and weave in ends.

FOLD EDGES OF FABRIC FOR LINING ABOUT AN 1/8 OF AN INCH AND PIN TO WRONG SIDE OF PURSE.
USING A SEWING MACHINE, SEW ALONG EDGES MAKING SURE LINING IS STRAIGHT ON ALL SIDES.

Sew Laura Eccleston's rose to middle of lower flap. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/note.php?note_id=192028210829228