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Herringbone Foldover Clutch

July 5, 2016 9 Comments

Get your hands on the free pattern to knit this versatile foldover clutch out of fabric yarn!

Fabric yarn is so fun to work with! It’s stretchy and thick and offers a different sort of knitting experience than your usual acrylic or natural fibers. Every summer I sit down with some fabric yarn to make at least one special, summery project. When it comes to fabric yarn, you’ve got a couple options: you can buy some, like Lion Brand Yarn’s Fettuccini, or you can DIY some with fabric or old t-shirts.

Get your hands on the free pattern to knit this versatile foldover clutch out of fabric yarn!

Fabric yarn doesn’t always make the best clothing due to its heaviness and potential for stretching, so for me, home and fashion accessories are where it’s at when it comes to working with this unusual yarn! Today’s new pattern is a foldover clutch that is perfectly suited to fabric yarn. When you knit with slipped stitches, a dense fabric is created – ideal for a versatile workhorse clutch like this. Beyond creating a sturdy fabric, the herringbone pattern created through slipping stitches is totally chic!

Get your hands on the free pattern to knit this versatile foldover clutch out of fabric yarn!

Herringbone Foldover Clutch – The Pattern

Supplies

2 skeins (55 yds/skein) Lion Brand Fettuccini fabric yarn
size 15 US needles
scissors
stitch marker
crochet hook (to weave in ends)
fabric and sewing supplies to make liner (optional)

Get your hands on the free pattern to knit this versatile foldover clutch out of fabric yarn!

Abbreviations

CO – cast on
rnd – round
sts – stitches
pm – place stitch marker
RS – right side
k – knit
sl – slip
wyif – with yarn in front
rpt – repeat
BO – bind off
3 needle bind off – see this post for a tutorial

The Pattern

CO 46 sts, pm, join into rnd. 
rnd 1. (RS) k2, (sl 2 wyif, k2).
rnd 2. k1, (sl 2 wyif, k2), end k1.
rnd 3. sl 2 wyif, (k2, sl 2 wyif).
rnd 4. k3, (sl 2 wyif, k2) end last rep k1.
rnds 5-12. rpt 1-4 twice.
rnd 13. rpt 3.
rnd 14. rpt 2.
rnd 15. rpt 1.
rnd 16. k3, (sl 2 wyif, k2) end last rep k1.
rnds 17-24. rpt 13-16 twice.

Work rnds 1-24 five times (120 total rnds) or until you’re nearly out of yarn. BO by turning your work inside out and working a 3 needle bind off. Weave in all ends. Fold the clutch in half to form its final shape.

Optional but recommended: Sew a liner similar to a pillow case for your clutch to keep all items intact during daily use.

Get your hands on the free pattern to knit this versatile foldover clutch out of fabric yarn!

Filed Under: Free Patterns, Knitting, Knitting & Crochet Tagged With: foldover clutch, free knitting pattern, free pattern, herringbone clutch, herringbone foldover clutch, knit clutch, knit purse, slipped stitch knitting

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a knitting, crochet and crafts designer. She first learned to knit at age 8 from a grandmother who saw in her a need for something to keep her busy. She's now a full time designer, video host, blogger & teacher. You can keep up with her designs and more by following handsoccupied on your favorite social network.

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Comments

  1. Ruth Cregier

    July 5, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    Guess what my daughter is getting for Christmas….maybe even a granddaughter or 3.

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  2. julie

    July 6, 2016 at 7:19 am

    What will the size be when finished, or gauge? I’m thinking ipad cover.

    Reply
    • Heidi

      July 7, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      I skipped listing gauge in the post since tshirt yarn gauge can vary wildly (I’ve found this issue even within the listed yarn, LBY Fettuccini), but of course, it’s helpful! The gauge I had was 8 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in stockinette, but the other gauge variable comes in with all the slipped stitches. Since the slipped stitches pull on the finished fabric both vertically and horizontally, that’s something to consider. My finished clutch was roughly 6x1x8.75 inches. Love the tablet cover idea!

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  3. Janet Callaghan

    July 6, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I’ve been a longtime follower of yours Heidi and I love this. Hopefully I’ll find a substitute yarn in Aust for this

    Reply
    • Sarah

      July 30, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Hi Janet
      Try these gals from Adelaide:
      https://www.facebook.com/Adelaidehillsyarnco/
      Best wishes
      Sarah

      Reply
  4. Alexis

    July 26, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Gorgeous! I’m trying to do some more knitting these days. I think I may need to give this one a try.

    Reply
  5. Eileen Watts

    May 23, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Do these directions apply to straight needles as well?

    Eileen

    Reply
    • Heidi

      May 25, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      If you’re using straight double pointed needles, yes, but if not, you’ll have to work the stitch flat and then seam the pattern. Here’s the pattern for how to knit the herringbone stitch flat: http://www.knittingstitchpatterns.com/2014/10/woven-transverse-herringbone.html. Let me know if you get stuck – happy to help! :) -Heidi

      Reply
  6. Louise

    May 25, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    Thanks for the good-looking bag and the tip about how to fake a lining.

    Reply

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