90s Inspired Clutch Pattern | Free Crochet Pattern

I had so much fun making this 90s inspired clutch. I’m an older Millenial and its safe to say I’m obsessed with the late 80s/90s Retro fashion and art.

This clutch is not only vibrant, but it is super unique in a time of fast fashion and throwaway pieces. This will definitely be a one-of-a-kind accessory in your closet!

90s Inspired Clutch Inspiration

I was browsing Etsy and immediately got inspired by a retro “I want my MTV” digital print that I stumbled across. I quickly purchased the print and started planning my next project. I mean, just look how adorable the print is!

I highly recommend supporting this Etsy shop if you decide to create this pattern!

Supplies Needed for 90s Inspired Clutch Pattern

• Worsted weight cotton yarn colors:
  • Black
  • White
  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • Teal
• 4.0 crochet hook
• stitch marker
• 14mm magnetic snap button

OPTIONAL

• branding hardware

Tips for 90s Inspired Clutch Pattern

While you are working the checkered pattern, I highly recommend carrying your yarn color as work. This is especially important if you don’t plan on lining your 90s Inspired Clutch when you are done.

Abbreviations for 90s Inspired Clutch Pattern

Ch – chain

st – Stitch

SL ST – slip stitch

SC: single crochet

DC – double crochet

DEC – decrease

90s Inspired Clutch Pattern

Ch 32 with your black yarn.

Row 1: In the 3rd ch from the hook, make a DC. Make 3 more DC’s in the black yarn. On the 5th DC, change the yarn out to white when you have 2 loops on the hook. Now make 4 DC’s with the white yarn. On the 5th DC, change the yarn back to black. Continue this pattern until you reach the end. Ch 2 and turn.

Note: You’ll always want to switch the yarn color when you have 2 loops on the hook of the previous color.

Row 2: Continue DC’s with the same color above the original row. Ch 2 then turn>

Row 3-4: Change out your yarn color to create the checkered pattern. Use the opposite colors from Row 2 until the end. Ch 2 then turn.

Row 5-16: Continue the checkered pattern in DC’s by switching the color from Row 4. Continue this pattern until Row 16.

Front flap of 90’s Inspired Clutch

Row 17: Change your yarn color to teal, and Make one wor of DC’s. Ch 2.

Row 18: DEC then work 31 DC’s across the row and do another DEC.

Row 19-23: Continue each Row with DC’s by starting with a DEC and ending with a DEC.

Outline of 90s Inspired Clutch

Row 1: With your teal yarn, start anywhere on the side of the checkered apart of the clutch. Place 2 SC’s on each DC’s of the pattern. Do this until you get to the corners of the pattern. Place 3 SC’s at each corner and continue around the entire clutch.

Row 2-3: Switch out to the pink yarn, and do SC’s around the pattern. Continue to make 3 SC’s at each corner of the clutch while you make your way around.

Row 4: Change out to yellow color and make one row of SC’s. Continue to place 3 SC’s at each corner while you are making your way around.

Next you’ll SL ST the sides of the clutch.

Once you are done ST both sides of the clutch, go ahead and weave in your ends if you haven’t already.

Finally add your magnetic buttons and branding hardware!

I hope you enjoyed this pattern!