Desert Dusk Clutch by Ciara Ní Reachtnín

Desert Dusk Clutch

Knitting
April 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch after wet blocking
US 4 - 3.5 mm
656 yards (600 m)
7” / [17 cm] x 15.5” / [40 cm] constructed; 19.5” / [48 cm] x 15.5” / [40 cm] flat.
English

This is a cute and colorful little clutch with beads and a desert motif design. The bag is worked flat with an intarsia design and seamed together. It is lined with fabric for strength and stability and the colorful tassels and i-cord edging complete the little bag.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Yarn: Garnstudio Drops Karisma (100% Pure New Wool; 109 yards 100 meters/50 grams): 19 White (MC, 3 balls), 76 Dark Purple (CC1, 1 ball), 60 Turquoise (CC2, 1 ball), 11 Rust (CC3, 1 ball).

Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) 24” straight; US size 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs

Notions: Markers, tapestry needle, size 12 steel crochet hook or wire/ dental floss for adding beads, 108 size 6 beads, US size 5/F (3.75 mm) crochet hook for making tassels, fabric (48” x 15.5”), interfacing (48” by 15.5”)

Special Stitches: I-cord Binding