Zpagetti clutch is created by first crocheting a rectangle, then folding it into three and crocheting the edges together. It can just as easily be turned into a tote bag by folding the crochet rectangle in two and crocheting a long, narrow rectangle for a strap. Your finished clutch will measure approximately 15cm high x 26cm wide, however this will depend on the thickness of the zpagetti you use and the tension you crochet with. To make your clutch higher, chain additional stitches in your foundation chain (keeping the final number even). For a wider bag, crochet extra rows.
How to crochet the Star Stitch
See also'Crochet Geek' channel on youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=inUleg__vaU sS row 1 - ch 3, hook through second ch from hook, yo, pull through loop,hook through next ch, yo, pull through loop, hook through first st of previous row, yo, pull through loop,hook through second st of previous row yo,pull through loop,hook through third st of previous row, yo, pull through loop. There are now six loops on hook. yo and pull through all six loops. Ch 1. \*hook through space created by ch 1 just completed, yo, pull through loop, hook into last loop of previous star, yo, pull through loop, hook through same st as last loop of previous star, yo, pull loop through, hook through next st of previous row, yo, pull loop through, hook through next st of previous row, yo, pull loop through. Yo and pull yarn through all six loops on hook. Ch1\* Repeat from \* to \* until end of row. Work dc into last st in row (same st as last star worked into) sS row 2-ch2, \*2 hdc into sp formed at top of star in previous row\*. Repeat from \* to \* until end of row. Abbreviations (this pattern uses American terminology) ch - chain st - stitch sC - single crochet dc - double crochet hdc - half double crochet yo - yarn over hook sp - space slst—slip stitch
Materials
Approx 350g Zpagetti 10 or 12mm crochet hook Bamboo bag handles (optional) Decorative button (optional)
Instructions
Ch 32 Row 1 - sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each chain to end Row 2 - Ch 1, sc in front loop of each st to end, turn Row 3 - Ch 1, sc in back loop of each st to end, turn Row 4 - Repeat row 2 Row 5 - Work SS row 1 (as per Star Stitch instructions), turn Row 6 - Work SS row 2 (as per Star Stitch in structions), turn Row 7 - Repeat row 3 Row 8 -12 - Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternatively To work pattern without Star Stitch, from row continue crocheting rows 2 and 3 alternatively until length equals desired width of clutch.
Assembly
Fold fabric into 3 sections along long edge. slst right side seam together starting at bottom of clutch. Without breaking yarn, slst around top flap of bag, and continue slst down left side seam. Sew in ends. Attach handles and/or buttons if desired.
