Craftseller - November 2014

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REPEAT

How to make the chevron clutch

INFORMATION

Materials

* 50g Wendy Mode DK in Blue

Popsicle (258)

* 50g Wendy Mode DK in White (201)

*4mm(UK 8, US 6)knitting needles

* 29 x 24cm(11.5 x 9in)lining fabric

* 23 x 18cm(9 x 7in) strong

interfacing

* Magnetic clasp

Size:23 x 18cm(9 x 7in)

Tension: 22 sts and33rowsto

10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) in stocking stitch,

using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles

Skill level:Moderate

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lutch bags are ever popular: they are
glam, fun and very versatile. This bag
is knitted as a simple rectangle in an
on-trendchevron pattern that will jazz up any
outfit. Choose strong contrasting colours if you
want yourbag tohave impact. Our clutchisbig
enough to hold an A5 notebook or magazine,
making it ahandy sizeforbothdaytime and
eveninguse. It has agorgeous fabric lining
which, as well asgivingit a professional finish,
prevents the knit from stretching and ensures
small items don’t get caught between the
stitches. A piece of strong interfacing adds
stiffness to the flap for a neat appearance, and
the invisible magnetic clasp is easy to attach
makingit an ideal fasteningfor a clutch bag.

Knitting the bag

Cast on 59 stitches in Blue Popsicle, then

follow the pattern chartbelow adding two

edge stitches either side.Knit the edge stitch

at thebeginning andendofeach row in

both colours so that the strands are evenly

stretched across. Work 18 pattern repeats to

create the right length.

Strandthe yarn not usedbehindthework,

being careful not to pull it too tight or leave

it tooloose.

Cast off in Blue Popsicle.

How to finish the

clutch bag

1

Block the knittedpiece. Laythe knitted

piece onto a flat surface and fold the

bottom third upwards to make a pocket

shape (with right sides facing), then close

theside seams. Turn rightside out.

2

Iron a 3cm (1in) seam all around the

lining fabric piece and close the side

seams as you did for the knitted piece. Using

a few stitches, attach the interfacing to the

part of the lining that covers the bag's flap.

3

On the liner, mark the position where

the magnetic clasp will sit. At this

point, make two small incisions in both the

liner and interfacing, then attach the male

part of the magnetic clasp, securing it in

place withthebackingdisc.

4

Mark the position where the opposite

part of the magnetic clasp will sit on

the knitted fabric; be accurate when lining up

the clasp parts. Push the female part of the

magnetic clasp through the knit and secure it

in place on the inside withthebackingdisc.

5

Sew the bag lining in place with

invisible stitches, to finish.

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