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The Gingham Wristlet is a charming, compact accessory that blends classic pattern with everyday function. Featuring a timeless gingham design an easy to sew lining and purchased strap it is a sassy spring/summer accessory ready to be seen on a city patio or tote your summer project! Stylish, lightweight and easy to use, it adds a touch of handmade flair to any outfit.
Time:
2 Week Project
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Size:
9.75” w x 6” h
Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette St
Materials:
Yarn:
Lang Wool Addicts HAPPINESS (65% Cotton, 35% Nylon; 148 yards [135 meters]/50 grams): MC 01 white (1 ball); CC1 16 Avocado (1 ball); CC2 59 Apricot (1 ball)
Yarn weight:
Needles:
US size 6 (4 mm) 16” circular needles or size to obtain gauge
Notions:
2 Stitch markers (different colors), scissors, tapestry needle, 1/4 yard of 44” cotton fabric, 9” zipper, ruler, straight pins, sewing needle, sewing thread, embroidery floss (optional), beads (optional) 1/4 yard Pellon 809 Decor-Bond fusible interfacing or fusible fleece interfacing (optional), 7” PU leather purse straps (optional), D ring swivel screw post (needed to attach strap to wristlet)
Pattern Notes:
The wristlet is knit in the round in stranded stitch. The bottom is joined with a 3 needle bind off. Simple embroidered flowers and beads add a sweet touch. A zipper and material lining are added. A purchased strap and swivel post makes it into a wristlet and makes it look store-bought! If you’d prefer a zippered pouch, the strap and post are optional.
Pattern:
Pouch:
With CC2, CO 100 sts. Place marker and join to knit in the round.
Rnds 1-8: Knit.
Rnd 9: Purl
Rnd 10: K50, MR1, pm, K50, M1R.
Rnd 11: K. Break CC1 leaving an 8” tail.
Rnd 12: With MC K.
Rnds 13 – 42: With MC and CC1, begin chart with Row 1 working right to left. Chart is repeated two times per round.
Rnd 43: With CC1, K. Break CC1, leaving an 8” tail.
Rnds 44-52: With CC2, K.
Turn work inside out. Bind bottom edges together with a 3 needle BO. Break yarn leaving an 8” tail. Weave in ends.
Wet or dry block to 10” x 6 ¾”.
Turn inside out. Fold top 8 rows down and pin in place. Garter ridge is now the top edge. Hand sew cast on edge to wrong side of pouch.
Turn right side out. Embroider flowers, following placement in photo, with embroidery floss or thinner yarn. You can add a bead to the center of the flower if you wish.
Pin zipper in place at top edges of pouch. If you need to increase the length of your zipper to fit the pouch you can cover the ends of the zipper with fabric. Hand stitch zipper to pouch with all purpose or upholstery thread.
Lining:
Measure the width and length of your pouch. Add 1 1/4” to the width of your pouch. Double the length of your pouch then add 1 ½” to this dimension. Cut a piece of fabric to your dimensions. If you’d like to add interfacing, cut a piece 1” narrower and 1 ½” shorter than your fabric. Center and apply to the wrong side of the fabric following manufacturer’s instructions. Fold lining right sides together and sew the side (shorter edges) seams together with a ½” seam. Press open the seams. Fold top edge down 5/8”, wrong sides together and press. Turn right side out.
Turn pouch inside out. Insert pouch into lining and pin. Stich lining to zipper leaving a small gap between zipper teeth and top edge so that the lining doesn’t get caught in the zipper when closed.
If you want to add a wrist strap, install the D ring swivel screw post at the side of the pouch (side with zipper tab when closed) about 1” from the top edge. Clip wrist strap to D ring.
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