Glam Girl Clutch

The Glam Girl Clutch is the perfect accessory for a wedding. Whether it's your own big day or you're attending as a guest, this easy knitting pattern is the perfect addition to your formal attire. This clutch will effortlessly finish off your outfit without over spending. Plus, the champagne color is neutral enough to go with almost any apparel. If you're feeling extra ambitious, this beautiful knitted clutch would make a lovely bridesmaids gifts on the day of your wedding. It's a gift your best gal pals will use and treasure for many years after you say, "I do."

Estimated Cost$21-$30

Time to CompleteWeekend project

MaterialsYarn

Primary TechniqueKnitting

Easy

Materials List

RED HEART® Sashay Sequins™: 3 balls 1101 Champagne
Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 12.75mm [US 17]
1 – Coats & Clark® Polyester All Purpose Zipper 12" [30 cm] in 256 Natural
Sewing needle and matching thread, straight sewing pins, yarn needle

Instructions

Clutch measures 12” long x 8” high (30 x 20 cm)
GAUGE: 9 sts = 4" [10 cm] in Pillar Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.
Glam Clutch is worked in one rectangular piece, then folded in half and side seams sewn together. Zipper is then sewn in along the top edges for closure.

Stitch Pattern

Pillar Stitch (over a multiple of 2 stitches)
Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
Row 2 (Right Side): *Yo, knit 2, pass yo over the 2 stitches just knit; repeat from * to end.
Repeat rows 1-2 for Pillar Stitch pattern.

Clutch

Cast on 22 sts. Knit 2 rows ending with a Right Side row.
Set up pattern as follows:
Row 1 (Wrong Side): K1, work Row 1 of Pillar Stitch pattern over center 20 stitches, k1.
Row 2 (Right Side): K1, work Row 2 of Pillar Stitch pattern over center 20 stitches, k1.
Next Rows: Keeping first and last stitch in Garter Stitch and center stitches in Pillar Stitch, continue working as established until piece measures 7" [18 cm] from cast on edge, ending with a Right Side row.
Next Rows (Wrong Side): Knit 3 rows ending with a Wrong Side row.
Next Rows (Right Side): Change back to Pillar Stitch pattern with Garter Stitch edges and continue until piece measures 14" [35 cm] from cast on edge. End having just worked Row 1 of Pillar Stitch pattern.
Next Row (Right Side): Keeping Garter Stitch edge stitches, purl 2 rows.
Next Row (Right Side): Bind off all stitches purlwise.

Finishing

Fold rectangle in half and sew side seams together leaving top open. Insert zipper along top edges, pin zipper in place. With needle and thread, hand sew the zipper to top opening. Weave in all ends.
To Shorten Zipper: Measure the length of inside of Clutch opening. Mark the length on zipper. Using sewing needle and a double strand of thread, whip-stitch tightly across the zipper coil 8-10 times. Cut the zipper ½" [1.3 cm] below the stitches.