Rose, Bea, Mary Clutches by Robyn Chachula

Rose, Bea, Mary Clutches

Crochet
July 2008
Sport (12 wpi) ?
7.5" for granny
3.75 mm (F)
175 yards (160 m)
English
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On my wedding day my sister gave me the most beautiful clutch I have ever seen. She said it was my grandmother’s and she carried it on her wedding day, and asked if I wanted to on mine. I immediately took it with eyes watering. I have carried it to every wedding I have attended since, bringing along a little love and family with me. My grandmothers all were incredibly talented crafty women and each of these granny squares remind me a bit about each one of them. I know one day I will be passing on my wedding clutch to my daughter or my niece, so I have been planning my own clutch to replace it for a while. Even though it is not the original I know that their spirit will be with me in anyone of these granny square purses since it was them that inspired me to craft.

Yarn:
Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport (CYCA #2), 100% Superwash Wool, 200yds/ 70g:
#24ns Navy (MC), 75 yds
#47ns Carol Green(CC1), 50 yds
#40ns Sunshine (CC2), 50yds
(yarn amount is for one project)

Hook:
US F/5 (3.75mm) or hook needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Blocking pins and spray bottle
Sewing needle and thread to match,
Iron
Clutch: 1 Bangle Bracelet, 9½”x8 ½” fabric square for lining, 7” invisible zipper,
Coin Purse: 12”x6” fabric for lining, 1 ½” dia button

Notes:
Any granny can make either the coin purse or the clutch. PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN CROCHET SYMBOLS ONLY, WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN WRITTEN ABBREVIATIONS.