Crochet Pillbox Hat and Matching Clutch Bag – FREE Crochet Pattern

Crochet Pillbox Hat and Matching Clutch Bag
Crochet Pillbox Hat and Matching Clutch Bag

Crochet Pillbox Hat and Matching Clutch Bag

This elegant hat and bag set, originally published in Knit and Crochet Style Parade by Coats & Clark’s in 1954, is a timeless addition to any vintage-inspired wardrobe. Featuring a chic pillbox hat adorned with a feather and rhinestone pin, and a matching clutch bag accented with rhinestones, this set exudes sophistication.

Materials

  • Yarn: 4 skeins Chadwick’s Red Heart Orlon “Fashion-Glo,” 3 Ply, Art. E.265-M, in No. M.12 Black (1 oz. skeins)
  • Crochet Hook: Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 2/0 (double zero)
  • Hat Notions:
    • Pillbox hat frame, 6 x 7 inches in diameter
    • A small rhinestone pin
    • A black feather
    • ¼ yard material for lining hat
  • Bag Notions:
    • ¼ yard buckram
    • ¼ yard lining material
    • 40 rhinestones
    • A snap fastener

Gauge

  • 5 sc = 1 inch
  • 5 rows/rnds = 1 inch

Pillbox Hat Instructions

Crown

  1. Foundation: Ch 2.
  2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook.
  3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).
  4. Round 3: Work 2 sc in the next sc (1 sc increased), sc in the next sc. Repeat from * around.
  5. Round 4: Work 1 sc in each sc, increasing 6 sc evenly around.

Repeat Round 4, continuing to increase evenly until the piece measures the same as the top of the frame. (The piece may be stretched slightly to accommodate the oval shape of the frame.)

Side Piece

  1. Round 1: Work 1 sc in the back loop of each sc around.
  2. Round 2: Work 1 sc in each sc through both loops.

Repeat Round 2 until the piece matches the depth of the frame’s side. Join and break off.

Finishing the Hat

  1. Line the frame with material.
  2. Place the crocheted piece snugly over the frame, ensuring it is not tight enough to cause creasing or folding.
  3. Sew the crocheted piece neatly to the frame.
  4. Attach the feather and secure the rhinestone pin at the base of the feather.

Bag Instructions

Body

  1. Foundation: Ch 41 to measure 8 ¼ inches.
  2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Row 2: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 10 inches.

Flap

  1. Row 1: Dec 1 sc (work 2 sc together), sc in each sc across to within the last 2 sc, dec 1 sc. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Row 2: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 alternately for 6 more rows.
  4. Continue with Row 1 only for 6 additional rows. Break off.

Finishing the Bag

  1. Fold the straight edge up 5 inches to form the pocket.
  2. Sew the side seams securely.
  3. Line the bag with buckram and the lining material.
  4. Attach rhinestones around the outer edge of the flap.
  5. Sew the snap fastener in place.

This classic hat and bag set adds a vintage flair to any outfit, perfect for formal occasions or elegant evenings out.

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