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Going to post a pattern for the Beginning Knitting Part II class. The original inspiration pattern can be found on Raverly, and is linked below. Many thanks to Martina for allowing me to share her pattern. That is an important thing when it comes to intellectual property; be sure to give credit to those that you sourced from or were inspired by.
The Deuce
Clutch
Adapted for
Teaching Beginners by: Heather Weber
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Techniques Used:
Cast on – Knitted Cast On or
Long Tail Cast On
Knit, purl
Garter Stitch (knit or purl
every row)
Stockinette Stitch (knit on
right side; purl on wrong side)
Seed Stitch (alternating knit
and purl stitches)
Two Row Buttonhole
K2TOG (knit two together)
SSK (slip, slip, knit)
PTBL (purl through the back
loop)
Bind off
Seaming with Mattress Stitch
Weave in loose ends
Finished Size:
Yarn: 1 Skein of Worsted Weight 100% Wool, 100g/219 yds
Needles: US Size 7 circular, 24” or longer
Notions: Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, Button
Gauge: Horizontal gauge is 5 st/in on US Size 7 needles
Creating the
Clutch Body:
CO 50 Stitches using Knitted or
Long Tail Cast On.
Rows 1-5 (Garter Stitch rows):
Knit.
Rows 6: Purl.
Seed stitch pattern:
Row 7: K1, *K1, P1 repeat from
* until the last stitch, K1.
Row 8: P1, *P1, K1 repeat from
* until the last stitch, P1.
Repeat seed stitch pattern
until piece measures 5 inches from cast on edge (approximately 40 rows), ending
in a wrong side row. Purl one row, then
knit one row to create a bottom fold for the purse. Restart seed stitch pattern for another 5
inches from bottom fold, ending in a wrong side row. Now purl 5 rows, knit one row.
Creating the
Clutch Flap:
Restart your row
numbering. The clutch flap will be in
stockinette stitch, with a garter stitch border.
Rows 1, 3, 5: Knit.
Rows 2, 4, 6: K4, Purl until
last 4 stitches, K4.
Next row (RS): K4, SSK
knitwise, work until 6 stitches remain, K2TOG, K4. (48 stitches)
Next row (WS): K4, Purl until
last 4 stitches, K4.
Repeat these two rows for a total
of 13 times, ending with 24 stitches total on a WS row.
Button hole:
RS Row: K4, SSK, K5, bind off 3
stitches, work until 6 stitches remain, K2TOG, K4. (19 stitches)
WS Row: K4, P6, PTBL; turn work
and using the knitted cast on, CO 3 stitches, twisting the stitch before
placing it on the left needle; PTBL, P5, K4.
(22 stitches) You must twist these stitches in order to tighten up the
stitches around the cast on.
Next row (RS): K4, SSK
knitwise, work until 6 stitches remain, K2TOG, K4. (20 stitches)
Next row (WS): K4, Purl until
last 4 stitches, K4.
Knit the next 5 rows.
BO all stitches loosely
knitwise. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, weave in
loose ends, or use them to seam
up the sides of the clutch using the mattress stitch. If desired, tidy the button hole using the
button hole stitch. Block clutch. Sew on
Button.
I hope you all enjoy the free pattern!
