The Harlequin Clutch is a fun crochet project that can be made in any two #4 worsted weight yarns. My Harlequin Clutch is by Lego’s Harley Quinn. It can hold a small tablet or gaming device and is the perfect gift for your fellow geek or gamer.

This pattern is written here using US crochet terms.

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Skill Level

Advanced Beginner. Uses simple, common stitches and techniques. Special Instructions are given for the stacked double crochet stitch.

Recommended Yarn

Worsted #4 weight cotton yarn, approx. 150 yards.

Hooks & Other Materials

• US Size 7 or 4.5 mm hook and #4 worsted weight yarn
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors

Sizes/Finished Measurements

Size is approximately 6″ x 10″ and may vary slightly based on your crochet tension.

Abbreviations

Chain (ch)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double crochet three together (DC3tog)
Double crochet six together (DC6tog)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Single Crochet (sc)
Stitch/Stitches (St)/(Sts)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Yarn Over (yo)

Notes

1. The pattern is worked in rows.
2. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
3. Ch 3 does count as a stitch.
4. Colors A and B denoted in ()

Gauge

(3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC) and 2 rows = 1” x 1”

Special Stitches/Techniques

DC3tog – [yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops] 3 times (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through all loops on hook.

DC6tog – [yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops] 6 times (7 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

This pattern has been tested for errors by a team of crocheters with varying skill ability, this helps to ensure the pattern is free of errors, but should you find any errors or run into difficulties please reach out to me so I can help.

NOTE ON SELLING ITEMS AND COPYRIGHT: The pattern and all images are Copyright Owensvillachick Designs, all rights reserved. You may not copy any part of this pattern or use photos without permission. You may sell finished items (handmade in small quantities by you). Designs credit is appreciated (tag on social media or link to this post). Thank you.

Geeks and Gamers Blog Hop 2025

As part of the Geeks and Gamers Blog Hop and Bundle Sale hosted by Green Fox Farms Designs, the Harlequin Clutch Bag is available 50% off on March 23rd, 2025.

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HARLEQUIN CLUTCH PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Main Body

Ch 49

Row 1 (A): (3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC) in 5^th ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc next ch, *skip 3, (3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC) next ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc next ch, repeat from * to end.  Change to B, turn. (36 DC, 6 ch-1, 5 sc)

Row 2 (B): Ch 3, skip 1^st sc, DC3tog over next 3 DC, *7 ch, skip sc, DC6tog over next 6 DC (leave sc unworked), repeat from & ending DC3tog over last 3 DC, 1 DC in top of ch, turn. (2 dc3tog, 5 dc6tog, 2 dc)

Row 3 (B): Ch 3, skip 1^st DC, 3 DC top of DC3tog, * 1 sc in ch 1 sp between 3 DC sts 1 row below (enclosing 7 ch), [3DC, ch 1, 3 DC] top of DC6tog, repeat from * ending 3 DC top of DC 3 tog, 1 DC in 3^rd ch of ch 3.  Change to A, turn.  Fasten off B. (38 dc, 6 ch-1, 6 sc)

Row 4 (A): Ch 1, 1 sc in 1^st DC, *ch 3, DC6tog, ch 3, sc in ch 1 space, repeat from * to ending with 1 sc in 3^rd of 3 ch, turn.  (36 dc, 8 sc)

Row 5 (A): Ch 1, sc in 1st stitch and evenly across, turn. (49 sc)

[sc in sc st, sc in ch-3, sc around ch-3 in previous row, sc in ch-3, sc in center of dc6tog, sc in side of dc st, sc in base of dc st, sc around ch-3 in previous row, sc in sc st, detail stitches to use] repeat across.

Row 6 (A): Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (49 hdc)

Row 7 (A): Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (49 hdc)

Row 8 (A): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (49 sc)

Row 9 (A): Ch 1, sc in 1st st, skip 3 sts, (3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC), skip 3 sts, 1 sc next st, *skip 3 sts, (3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC) next st, skip 3 sts, ch 1, sc next st, repeat from * to end.  Change to B, turn. (36 DC, 6 ch-1, 5 sc)

Repeat rows 2-9 twice.

Repeat rows 2-8 once.

Edge Rows

Edge row 1 (A): Ch 1, sc in 1st st, skip 3 sts, (3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC), skip 3 sts, 1 sc next st, *skip 3 sts, (3 DC, ch 1, 3 DC) next st, skip 3 sts, ch 1, sc next st, repeat from * to end.  Change to B, turn. (36 DC, 6 ch-1, 5 sc)

Edge row 2 (B): Ch 3, skip 1^st st, dc3tog over next 3 DC, sc in ch-1 space, *ch 3, DC6tog, ch 3, sc in ch-1 space, repeat from * to end with 3 stitches remaining. Ch 3, dc3tog over last 3 dc, 1 dc in last sc st, turn. (36 dc, 8 sc)

Edge row 3 (B): Ch 1, sc in 1st st and next 10 sc sts, ch 5, sl st in same st, sc 16 sts, ch 5, sl st in same st, sc 16 Sts, ch 5, sl st in same st, sc 9 sts. (49 sc, 3 ch-5 loops)

[sc in sc st, sc in ch-3, sc around ch-3 in previous row, sc in ch-3, sc in center of dc6tog, sc in the side of dc st, sc in base of dc st, sc around ch-3 in previous row, sc in sc st, detail stitches to use] repeat across.

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

*Blocking is strongly encouraged.

Lay flat and block to 10 inches wide and approximately 13 inches long.

Assembly

Fold with right side facing aligning the harlequin repeats with one another and leaving the edge rows free.  Using stitch markers to secure the sides for seaming.

Using a needle and either colored yarn, whip stitch the sides together, ensuring that the patterns remain aligned and any carried yarn remains inside the bag. Repeat for the other side of the bag.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.  Turn bag right side out.

Using stitch markers, mark the base of the 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th full black harlequin design.

Sew buttons on the center of the 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th full black harlequin design.

Congratulations, your Harlequin Clutch Bag is complete!

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Why not check out my other crochet patterns too. I’d love you to have a look around while you’re here.

Until Next Time, Happy Yarning!

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