Chain Edge Raffia Crochet Clutch Pattern

Colorful raffia meets shiny gold hardware in this simple yet stylish DIY clutch. Make your own summery pouch with this free Crochet Clutch Pattern. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here.

Last week I shared a sneaky peek of these cute clutches in my Leather Waterfall Tassel post, and I’m excited to share the whole pattern with you all today. These little clutches are simple to make and work up quickly, but the raffia texture and shiny gold chain detail make them extra special.

I really like crocheting with this raffia. It is easy on your hands but still creates a pretty strong fabric that’s somehow soft at the same time (if that make sense). Plus it is comes in lots of fun colors. Really, it’s kind of perfect for warm weather crochet projects.

Crochet Clutch Pattern Supplies:

• Matte Raffia Ribbon (I got mine from Paper Mart, and they also have an Amazon store. You will need two spools per clutch.)
• Gold Curb Chain
• Size F (3.75 mm) Crochet Hook
• Size G (4.00 mm) Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle

Raffia Crochet Clutch Pattern

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This pattern uses American crochet terms.

Begin by shortening your chain to the desired length. This will be about the width of your finished clutch. I started with a chain about 9.75 inches long. It was 24 chain links long.

Row 1: Using the F hook, join the raffia to the chain. Ch 1, and work sc in the first chain link, *ch 1, sc in next chain link, repeat from * to end of chain, working one sc in each chain link and one ch 1 between each sc (24 sc, 23 ch 1 spaces).

Row 2: Switch to G hook. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next ch 1 sp, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in ch 1 sp, repeat from * until you reach the end of the row, sc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in ch 1 sp, repeat from * until you reach the end of the row, sc in last sc.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next ch 1 sp, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in ch 1 sp, repeat from * until you reach the end of the row, sc in last sc.

Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until your piece is about 14 inches long.

Finish off and use the yarn needle to weave in the ends. Turn the piece so the gold chain is at the top, and fold up the bottom of the piece (about five inches).

Use your hook and a new piece of raffia to crochet through both layers and close up the side seam. Insert the hook in the corner and work single crochet stitches through both layers along the side.

Using a single crochet stitch instead of just sewing the it shut with a needle gives the clutch a nice finished edge. Repeat the process on the other side. Finish off and weave in ends.

That’s it! I made a quick little raffia tassel for the coral colored clutch, and used one of my Leather Waterfall Tassels to dress up the blush colored clutch.

If you make your own chain edge raffia clutch using my Crochet Clutch Pattern, I would love to see it! Share your photos to my facebook page or tag me on instagram or twitter (@persialou), and don’t forget to use the hashtag #persialou for a chance to be featured.

Happy Making!

Here are a few more free crochet patterns you might want to check out:

Chunky Ribbed Slouch Hat

Crocheted Hemp Scrubbies

Feather and Fan Baby Blanket

Black Cat Slouch Hat