Elegant Summer Clutch
If you're looking for a simple, sassy purse to take out for a night on the town, this is your bag. This cute Elegant Summer Clutch will become your favorite summer pattern. Beyond that, this is a great project for a beginner.
Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm, 11 or 8 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
1 skein of Red Heart Yarn (BLACK)
U.S. size 11 and 10 straight needles
Hold 2 strands of yarn together throughout the piece
Instructions:
Purse:
CO 25 sts. Or multiple of 5
Knit 12 rows in garter stitch
Knit 12 rows in stockinette st.
Knit 24 rows in garter st.
Knit 12 rows in stockinette st.
Knit 12 rows in garter stitch
BO first 4 stitches in the next row, continue knitting across the row
Then BO the first 4 stitches in the next row continue knitting across the row. Knit for 4 more inches. BO all stitches.
Fold the piece together up to where the flap begins and sew up the sides. I added a button just to break the monotony of all black. There is no buttonhole.
Strap:
Using size 10 needles, CO 40 stitches,(remember to hold to strands together): knit one row and then BO. I sewed the strap ends together then attached it to the side of the purse. The strap can be tucked into the purse to use as a clutch purse.
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