My other half is obsessed by two things! Chickens and Clutch bags - so in an effort to stop her buying any real chickens for the garden, I made her this:
Introducing the Cluck Clutch....
This is a purse with attitude!
Just don't leave him sitting on the car when you drive away!
Instead give him a cuddle!
He also comes with his own minime a little coin purse. I have been meaning to put up another free pattern for a while - do you think this would be a good option?
I was born in the Chinese Year of the Rooster which according to the mighty internet makes me a bit like this:
People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. They like to be busy and are devoted beyond their capabilities and are deeply disappointed if they fail. People born in the Rooster Year are often a bit eccentric, and often have rather difficult relationship with others. They always think they are right and usually are! They frequently are loners and though they give the outward impression of being adventurous, they are timid. Rooster people's emotions like their fortunes, swing very high to very low. They can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave. They are most compatible with Ox, Snake, and Dragon.
hmmmmm....
Yes that is defenetly a purse with an attitude :O) And I also think, that it would be a perfect choice for a free pattern.
Posted by: Rikke | June 21, 2010 at 12:43 PM
I love it! So cute and quirky. Itwould be like having a grown up cuddly toy to carry around. I think it would be an incredibly popular free pattern.
Posted by: CraftyCripple | June 21, 2010 at 01:46 PM
I only discovered your blog a week ago but i've already begun spending too much time here :D
LOVE the cluck clutch. please, please, please make it an available pattern.
Posted by: Amanda Lawrence | June 21, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Cutest purse ever! I love your designs!
Posted by: Marissa | June 21, 2010 at 03:00 PM
Definitely worht a free pattern... I already own a pug-shaped purse, so this would be a nice change... :-)
Posted by: Projektmanagerin | June 21, 2010 at 03:13 PM
I love chickens, too! So much that I would pay for that pattern. But free is good, too.
Posted by: Devi | June 21, 2010 at 03:44 PM
lol! She must be over the moon! What an awesome, and personal, gift.
I've never been one for the clutch purse, though. Maybe cause I want my hands free! Certainly they LOOK nice enough. :)
Posted by: beritbunny | June 21, 2010 at 03:57 PM
Oh my gosh, I love this chicken purse! So cute!
Posted by: La Mañosa | June 21, 2010 at 04:02 PM
Oh my goodness. Yes, yes, yes, yes YES. I'd love to make this pattern and carry the purse proudly.
Posted by: Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife | June 21, 2010 at 05:01 PM
This is the cutest chicken clutch I've ever seen! :) I would love to make one too
Posted by: autumn | June 21, 2010 at 05:29 PM
What a cute chicken! I would love to make one if you posted the pattern.
Posted by: Mrs. Hemenway | June 21, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Oh, I love it! My mom and youngest daughter were both born in the year of the Rooster, and I think the description is pretty apt. Except for the selfish part, they certainly aren't that! And neither are you, that's for sure. Fun and fantastic pattern as usual.
Posted by: greetingarts | June 21, 2010 at 06:17 PM
I'm also obsessed with all things chicken, and would love to have this pattern, free or not.
P.S. swooning over your silkworm and dragon from the book, planning to make both just as soon as I find the just-right color of green for the silkworm, and a good excuse to make a little dragon.
Posted by: Laurel | June 21, 2010 at 07:00 PM
Hahaha! That's just made me laugh my head off. Excellent compromise, there.
Posted by: limecat | June 21, 2010 at 07:19 PM
I love this! I love it! I was also born in the year of the rooster. I would make one in a heart beat.
Posted by: Anne | June 21, 2010 at 09:17 PM
This clutch is awesume. I would love to make it free or not . . probably more then one . . . in different colours lol.
Posted by: Creativemunkin.blogspot.com | June 21, 2010 at 10:05 PM
AWESOME!!! Would love a pattern, free or otherwise. I will be checking back again frequently, with anticipation! Great project. :)
Posted by: Annette Morrison | June 22, 2010 at 02:44 AM
Yes, please post the pattern. It is adorable!!!
Posted by: Nikki | June 22, 2010 at 05:36 AM
Wow...this Cluck Clutch looks awesome. I have neverseen anything like it. So cute :)
Posted by: ann flower | June 22, 2010 at 10:31 AM
I love this pattern! I'd buy it if you sold it, but if you make it free, that's even better. :)
Posted by: Lisa Reeve | June 22, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I love it . Its perfect for a free pattern. Im a rooster too :) (in a chinese zodiac way not a crazy person way). Great job
I can't wait to get your book :)
Posted by: mireya | June 23, 2010 at 03:22 AM
love it!!! it's so cute =))))
Posted by: lourdtiax | June 23, 2010 at 08:06 AM
oh please oh please oh please put it up! It is such a beautiful pattern and I am such a fan of yours. I've been crocheting for ages but your work has been totally breathtaking.
Posted by: Huda | June 23, 2010 at 08:58 AM
That is awsome! I want to make one...please :)
Posted by: Viki Banaszak | June 23, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Awesome. I'd be willing to learn how to knit (stitch?) to make this for my sister's birthday in November!
Posted by: Nhan Nguyen | June 23, 2010 at 06:57 PM