Step: 1

SIZE

Step: 2

About 6 x 8 in. (15 x 20.5 cm) after felting

Step: 3

GAUGE

Step: 4

16 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) before felting.

Step: 5

EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT.

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EMBROIDERY STITCH EXPLANATIONS

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Blanket Stitch

Step: 8

Secure yarn on inside of work. Working from left to right, carry needle and yarn around from back to front, allow yarn to wrap loosely over edge of work. *Insert needle from front to back approx. 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) from previous stitch and from edge of work, catching yarn wrap with needle to form a "corner". Gently tighten stitch; repeat from * along edge.

Step: 9

CLUTCH

Step: 10

With A, cast on 56 stitches. Work in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until piece measures about 11 in. (28 cm) from beginning. Bind off.

Step: 11

FINISHING

Step: 12

Weave in ends.

Step: 13

Felting

Step: 14

Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer and pull into shape.

Step: 15

Using the purl side as the right side, fold piece to about 6 x 8 in. (15 x 20.5 cm), with a 3 in. (7.5 cm) flap. At center of flap, cut a slit for the buttonhole.

Step: 16

With B, join side seams using Blanket stitch. With B, work Blanket stitch around flap. With sewing needle and thread, sew button opposite buttonhole.