Felted Downtown Clutch in Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool - 80866AD

Felted Downtown Clutch in Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool

What is Being Made

This free knitting pattern creates a felted clutch that functions as both a purse and wallet. The finished clutch measures approximately 6 x 8 inches (15 x 20.5 cm) after felting, making it a compact and practical accessory for everyday use or special occasions.

Skill Level and Suitability

Designed as a Beginner-level project, this felted clutch is accessible to knitters new to the craft while still producing a polished, professional-looking finished piece. The felting process adds visual interest and durability to the final garment.

Knitting Techniques Used

The primary technique employed in this pattern is felting, a finishing process that transforms hand-knit fabric into a dense, textured material. The pattern utilizes Stockinette stitch as the foundational stitch structure, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for felting applications. The gauge is measured at 16 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch before felting, and knitters are instructed to check their gauge to ensure proper finished dimensions after the felting process.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch - the primary stitch, worked by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side to create the smooth fabric base that will be felted

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool Yarn, a durable wool specifically suited for felting projects. The color palette includes three coordinating shades:

• Oatmeal (150-123) - 1 ball (A)
• Natural (150-098) - 1 ball (B)
• Nature's Brown (150-126) - 1 ball (C)

Tools and Notions

The pattern requires Lion Brand Knitting Needles in Size 10 [6 mm] for working the stitches. Additional supplies include a large-eyed blunt needle for weaving in yarn ends, 1 button for closure or embellishment, and sewing needle and thread for attaching hardware and finishing details.

Pattern Details

Pattern Number 80866AD is provided as a free downloadable resource from Lion Brand Yarn. The pattern includes no corrections and is formatted for easy reference during the knitting and felting process.