Spring is in the air and everyone is on the hunt for some fun new patterns. As I sat down to decide what to design, I kept running across the cutest handbags and knew that I needed to design one. It didn’t take long for the Bella Borsetta Clutch crochet pattern to come into view and become a complete and ready design just for you.
The clutch pattern is a great small crochet project. It is ideal to crochet during the warmer spring and summer months when we don’t want blankets or other big projects being created and laying on our laps.
Behind the Bella Borsetta Clutch Name
Bella Borsetta, just the sound of it is lovely and has a fancy ring to it’s name. Do you know what Bella Borsetta means? It is translated to “Pretty Handbag” in Italian, which is a perfect fit for this design. I need to thank Judy from my Crochet & Conversations Facebook group for suggesting it.
The Design
Designed as a small purse for your essentials. The clutch is about 5″ by 5″ and a perfect size for quick errands, evenings out or a day shopping. If you would like the clutch to be slightly smaller {like for a phone case} or larger {deeper to hold something like books} just adjust the length of the main body.
The crochet clutch has a beautiful decorative flap. The raised edges angle towards the center tip of the flap to accentuate the triangular closure. It is finished off with a slight scallop edge that resembles flower petals and adds that perfect touch of spring… plus the flirty tassel that adorns the front is just plain fun!
Video Tutorials Included
Crochet bags sometimes don’t hold their shape or they stretch in the wrong places. However, in this design the thermal single crochet stitch constructs the body of the clutch. It creates an extra thick fabric that assists in holding the shape of the clutch and preventing the dreaded “holes” in your crochet.
Thermal Single Crochet Stitch Tutorial
I have created a couple tutorials to assist you with the clutch pattern. The first tutorial is for the Thermal Single Crochet Stitch.
Fish Bone Cord
The next stitch tutorial included in the pattern is for the Fish Bone Cord. I love this cord because it creates a fun and unique woven and/or braid. You can make it with a single strand of yarn but it is ideal to use 2 strands held together for the clutch to make it a more appropriate thickness for the strap. Instructions on how to begin the cord can be found in the pattern.
See Samples Made by my Pattern Testers
Pattern testers work along side me to help me release patterns that are easy to read, follow and helps reduce the possibilities of errors (but we are human) in the pattern. I couldn’t do what I do without all their hard work.
I have to admit, it is super rewarding to see how amazing their samples turn out and know that the pattern does come out how it is suppose to-LOL! Check them out gorgeous their Bella Borsetta Clutches turned out
Test by Jillian – Yarn It
Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn in the color, Aran.
Test by Nicolee
I love the Terracota color, the clutch was made using Premier Everyday anti-pill.
Test by Sara K
Made with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. Sara said she is “kind of in love with the mini tassel”
Made by Radhika in Lion Brand Basic Stitch 
Test done by Trudy in Spotlight USA Style in the color, Peach.
1st Test by Hedi using Red Heart Fleck, I love how she made it a wristlet. 
Tested by Susie using Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek, it gives it a fun sheen! 
Nancy decided to help her stash pile out and used up some yarn to create hers.
Test by Richelle using Red Heart Ombre – love the slight color variation in this sample. 
Linda did her test in Caron Simply Soft and made the body shorter so she could use it as a phone case.
Test by Kim, from K’s Keepsakes. This darling little clutch was made using Big Twist.
Kim added a cute bead between her tassel and front closure flap which turned out darling.
Materials Needed for Bella Borsetta Clutch
- Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)
- Crochet Hook K (6.50 mm)
- Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) ~ 180 yards
- Samples made using Berroco Comfort Worsted Weight Yarn colors: 9707 Boy Blue & 9709 Jadeite
- Other Suggested Yarn: see testers yarn in above section
- Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle
Where to find the Bella Borsetta Clutch crochet pattern
- Etsy shop: click HERE
- Ravelry shop: click HERE
- Love Craft shop: click HERE
More Handbag Patterns you may Love:
- Knot Your Average Bag pattern: Click HERE
- In A Cinch Hangbag pattern: Click HERE
- Girls Handbag Set (includes 4 designs) pattern: Click HERE
- Serenity Yoga or Beach Tote pattern: Click HERE
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