Romance clutch bag by Neringa Ruke

Romance clutch bag

Knitting
March 2022
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Aran
+ Lace
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
273 - 328 yards (250 - 300 m)
One size. Height: 19cm (7in); Width: 29cm (11in).
English
This pattern is available from rukeknit.com for €5.00.

The Romance clutch bag is a handheld handless bag with a 20cm (8in) length zipper. This bag is worked top to bottom using knit stitches. It is a simple project that can be worked using leftover yarns or even different weight yarns. Romance clutch bag is a cozy and fun knit that can be used as a bag, wallet, cosmetic bag, or for holding other cute things.

Language: English

Size:
One size. Height: 19cm (7in); Width: 29cm (11in).

Yarns (two yarns held together):

  1. Lamana, Bergamo (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 25g (0.9oz) = 65m (71yds)). Color no.: 58M.
  2. Lamana, Premia (60% mohair, 40% silk; 25g (0.9oz) = 300m (328yds)). Color no.: 37.

Yarn weight (Worsted/Afghan/Aran):
1. Lamana, Bergamo:
100 g; 3.5 oz; 4 balls; 260 m; 284 yds.
2. Lamana, Premia:
25 g; 0.9 oz; 1 ball; 300 m; 328 yds.

Needles:
4mm (US6, UK8) 60cm (24in) 2 pcs. circular needles and 4mm (US6, UK8) 20cm (7.75in) 3 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 19 stitches x 24 rows in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
1 closed stitch marker, 20cm (7.75in) zipper, tapestry needle, sewing needle, sewing yarn (color must match the zipper color), lining fabric 20cm x 56cm (7.75in x 22in).

Pattern includes:
Knitting directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, abbreviations.