This little plaid clutch is super preppy but really fun! The top closes with a big leather button, which really adds some style. This type of plaid knitting is easy since the vertical stripes are done afterwards with a crochet hook. The perfect gift for the preppy girl on your list. This clutch matches the Plaid Prep Tote featured in the October 2018 issue.

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 220 yards/100 grams): 8622 Camel (MC, 1 skein), 8505 White (CC1, 1 skein), 8395 Navy (CC2, 1 skein), 7803 Magenta (CC3, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular

Notions: Markers, tapestry needle, US size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, Jul Designs 2” Pedestal Button in Truffle, fat quarter of quilting cotton for lining, fat quarter of heavy-duty interfacing, sewing machine, sewing needle, thread to match lining

Notes: This clutch is worked in the round from the top down.

Purl columns form the channels for the vertical component of the plaid.

The bottom of the bag is closed with a 3-Needle Bind Off after the vertical lines are worked with a crochet hook.

A fabric lining and a large pedestal button finish the bag.