Sirens appear in Homer’s Odyssey, but Homer did not provide any physical descriptions, and their visual appearance was left to the readers’ imagination. They began to be depicted in art as human-headed birds by the 7th century BC. It was Apollonius of Rhodes in Argonautica (3rd century BC) who described Sirens in writing as part woman and part fish.‍♀️

This pattern derives from #SirensKnitDesign Bag that was inspired by the fishtails of Sirens that could also have been feathers. So, although it resembles fishtails, it could also resemble a basket as, as we see by history, our references are always fluid.

The pattern starts by working flat and then it is worked in the round but it is totally seamless.

SIZE GUIDE
Measurements of the bag after blocking:
14x 22cm measured flat on the widests sections

You are given the tools to adjust the size of your clutch. Please note that if you choose to change the sizing you may need more or less yarn than the predicted amount.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Approximately 80g-280m of Whisper by Matti Yarns (200g-680m).
You can use any similar yarn to match the gauge, just make sure that your gauge matches after blocking. For reference, Whisper is composed of two cord structured yarns intertwined.

Needles & OTHER
A pair of mini 4 mm (US 6) and a pair of mini 3mm (US 3) needles with 40cm (24in) cable; 3 stitch markers and 1 unique marker for the BOR; a tapestry needle to weave in the ends;

GAUGE
21sts and 29 rows in stockinette stitch, 10 x 10 cm (4 in) with 1 strand of Whisper after blocking.

TECHNIQUES
Long Tail Cast On
Picking up Stitches
Slipping Stitches
I-cord bind-off
i-cord