Knitted Lace Coin Pouch

Knitted Lace Coin Pouch by DeeAnn H

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern creates a delicate lace coin pouch, a small accessory project ideal for storing coins, jewelry, or other small items. The pouch is constructed using the in-the-round knitting method, beginning from the bottom and working upward to create a finished, seamless garment.

What Is Being Made

A knitted coin pouch featuring lace detailing, designed as a practical yet decorative storage accessory. The pouch is worked in the round using circular needles, creating a seamless construction that eliminates the need for seaming. The finished piece combines functionality with the aesthetic appeal of lace patterning.

Knitting Techniques Used

• In-the-Round Construction: The pouch is worked circularly using the two-needle method, where stitches are divided between two circular needles to create a tube without seams.
• Figure 8 Cast On: A specialized cast-on method used to establish the initial 24 stitches at the bottom of the pouch, creating a secure foundation.
• Knit Through the Back Loop: Stitches are worked through the back loop using both the working yarn and the tail together, which streamlines finishing by eliminating the need to weave in ends separately.
• Lace Patterning: The design incorporates lace elements, which typically involve yarn overs and decreases to create openwork sections that add visual interest and texture.

Stitches and Stitch Details

• Cast-On Stitches: 24 stitches total, divided evenly with 12 stitches on each circular needle.
• Knit Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the construction of the pouch.
• Lace Stitches: While specific lace stitch patterns are not detailed in the provided instructions excerpt, the pouch design incorporates lace elements characteristic of openwork knitting.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that works up at a moderate gauge and is suitable for creating defined stitch definition in lace patterns.
• Needles: Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in a 32-inch length, used for working stitches in the round.
• Gauge: 17 stitches and 25 rows measured over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, providing a reference for yarn and needle substitutions.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. Knitters should be comfortable with circular needle techniques, in-the-round construction, and lace knitting fundamentals before beginning this project. The specialized cast-on method and the coordination required for working with two needles simultaneously add moderate complexity to the pattern.

Pattern Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF file, allowing crafters to access the complete instructions digitally and print them as needed for reference during the knitting process.