February 12, 2021
Designing a knitted piece can be fun and exciting. My niece was going to have a winter wedding and I wanted to knit something special for her but had to keep style and functionality in mind.
I had no idea where to start, so shopping for yarn was a good place as any! I discovered Debbie Bliss, Odin yarn, which is very thick and soft but needed a bit of oomph. Katia Sevilla, ribbon ended up being the perfect match. It was then I knew that I wanted to design a clutch!
I have always loved the plaited basketweave stitch as it is unique and very elegant looking. Here was my opportunity to try it and see how it would turn out.
I used US11/8mm single pointed knitting needles and found that the tension was tight and in hindsight should have used a larger-sized needle. Hence the ends curled up, so I had to block the piece before adding the lining. I used Soak Wash, as this is a rinse-free soap, and wanted to keep the piece intact.
Once completely dry, I added the lining which for me was a bit tricky as sewing is not my thing! I pressed the side seams with an iron, just to make sure that they stayed flat as I sewed around the edge, then added the snap dome last.
I was quite pleased how it turned out as this was the first time, I had ever knitted a clutch. For full pattern details click here The Ashley Marie Clutch.
I had so much fun being creative, discovering new yarns, and making something for someone special for her special day!
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