Kathryn Ivy

Simply Seamless Pouch

Designed by Grace Schnebly

Simply Seamless Pouch

Variety is the spice of life right? Well the three versions of this purse allow you to personalize it to your style! You can knit the pouch plain to make a funky clutch, attach a strap to make a cute little wristlet, or add belt loops if you’re the kind of person who is always on the go. It’s the perfect size to hold your cell phone, mp3 player, and keys. This super simple purse would make a great last-minute gift especially since there is no seaming required!

This is a fun technique that allows you to knit a pouch flat, on straight needles. That’s right—no wrestling with DPNs or bulky seams here! Give it a try!

Size

approx. 8" wide x 5" tall

Materials

1 ball of SWTC Karaoke in #198 New Splash (50% Soy Silk/50% Wool, 50 grams/100 meters)
US 6 (4 mm) straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles (only needed for wristlet version) Stitch holder
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle
One ¾” (19mm) button, silver

Gauge

4 – 5 st*/inch on size 6 needles in slip stitch pattern.
*Gauge often varies due to inconsistent thickness in the yarn used, please read our review of SWTC Karaoke to find out more about the characteristics of this yarn.

Pattern Notes

Slip Stitch Pattern (stockinette): k1, bring yarn to front, slip st purl wise, bring yarn to back

Pattern

Cast on 64 sts on size 6 straight needles.

Simply Seamless WristletWork in slip stitch pattern to end of row. Using this pattern stitch you will be creating a pocket. Continue working in this fashion until piece measures 5 inches; this will form the main pocket.

Place every other stitch (32 sts total) onto the stitch holder. This will allow you open up the pocket. Bind off the 32 stitches which remain on the needles. Transfer stitches from the stitch holder to needles and continue working in stockinette stitch until piece measures 3” from beginning of flap, ending on a purl row. Knit 15 sts, BO 2 sts, knit 15 sts to end of row. Next row, purl 15 sts, CO 2 sts, purl 15 sts to end of row (the previous two rows create a button hole). Continue in stockinette stitch for four more rows. BO all stitches. Weave in ends. Block piece to prevent flap from rolling.

Align button so that it matches the small hole created on the pouch’s flap. Attach the button to the front of pouch using the same yarn. Weave in all lose ends.

Wristlet Varation
Using double pointed needle, pick up three stitches along the inside edge of one of the top corners, near where the flap meets the body of the pouch. Work an I-cord over these three stitches until it measures 12 inches. BO sts. Attach this end to the body of the pouch, just below where the other end of the I-cord is attached. Make sure both ends of the I-cord are attached securely. Weave in all ends.

Simply Seamless Hip PouchBelt Pocket Varation
To create belt loop, cast on 8 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 3.5”. BO stitches. Leave long tails at beginning and end of piece for attaching to pouch later. Repeat to create a second loop. Block flat. After blocking, attach the belt loops to the back of the pouch. Belt loops should be placed near the top of the pouch and ¾ inch in from the sides. Use backstitch to attach both ends of the loops, leaving the middle open where belt will slip through.

If you like this pattern you should check out our Seamless Nintendo DS-Lite Sock pattern!


 

Comments

  • August 12, 2010, 9:25 am - Angelina Merle (http://warthomeremedies.com/)

    Thanks so much for the time and effort. Can't wait to make it! BIG thank you!

  • April 23, 2010, 2:56 pm - Tyler (http://tylerhandmade.blogspot.com)

    Jenai- If no one's answered your question yet, I will. No, you don't keep working as you're transferring the stitches. What I found to be easier was to use a circular needle instead of a stitch holder. Just slip the first stitch on the circular needle, and the next one one your other knitting needle, next one on the circular needle, next one on the knitting needle and so forth. Once you've transferred all the stitches, slip the ones you put on the circular needle to the other end of that needle and bind off. From there you just follow pattern as usual.

  • April 23, 2010, 2:49 pm - Tyler (http://tylerhandmade.blogspot.com)

    I love this slip stich pattern! where did you find it? Is there a way to do with with other stitches (like garter) as well?

  • April 1, 2010, 8:29 am - Jenai

    Being fairly new to knitting, I am having a bit of trouble visualizing how to create the opening. Can you explain in a bit more detail how to move every other stitch onto a holder? Do you continue to work in the pattern (knit1 and then slip the next stitch onto the holder)?

    I am really amazed by this "magic" pattern. Love it, now if I can just figure out how to finish it. LOL

  • July 8, 2009, 3:05 pm - jacqueline

    I think I saw a pattern for a bright yellow knitted banana slug somewhere on line that was linked to your name. I am eager to get that pattern. Please help!

    Thanks,

    Jacqueline

  • July 4, 2009, 8:12 pm - Lolly (http://www.ravelry.com/people/llr)

    I see I left a comment last October! I am just now trying out this pattern and have knit about 10 rows and have stuck a third needle down into the pouch that is emerging! How ingenious! I continue to be amazed at what can be done with two knitting needles and some yarn.
    this is so cool!
    Thank you.

  • April 19, 2009, 5:46 am - sandy

    Dear Kathryn,

    could you pls kindly forward me a Berroco Lorraine Bag pattern to the above email address? There was something wrong with the Berroco website and I wasn't able to download the instructions. I tried to follow the link from your site and doesn't work that way either.

    thanks in advance..

    sandy

    p.s. i love all your beautiful handcrafts. it might take me for ages to complete all these projects.

  • December 13, 2008, 2:30 pm - ISLA MILLIGAN

    I DID THIS BY ACCIDENT AND HAVE USED IT TO CARRY A PITCH PIPE / CELL PHONE ETC. I WAS TRYING TO DOUBLE KNIT AND HAD THIS GREAT RESULR!!

  • October 3, 2008, 8:42 pm - Lolly (www.lovelyredrose.blogspot.com)

    I can't wait to try this!
    You have a wonderful website.

  • September 24, 2008, 1:10 pm - Janice Bragg

    I guess I'm stupid but I don't understand. Is the second row purled and if so do you slip a stitch?

  • March 21, 2008, 10:08 pm - Shauna

    SWTC is SouthWest Trading Company you can type SWTC in your internet browser and it is on the first page... link is http://www.soysilk.com/yarn.html

  • March 21, 2008, 12:27 pm - Amanda (http://www.knitpicker.net)

    I would love to get a link to the color of the yarn since I don't know what the abbreviation stands for.

  • March 4, 2008, 7:48 pm - Linda Davis

    I knitted this clutch last night and just love it. As I said in my comments before, I didn't know how this was going to work, but it is now what I am call "knitting magic".
    Thanks for such a wonderfull pattern.

  • February 6, 2008, 2:35 pm - Linda Davis

    This looks like a great pattern, I am not sure how it works, but will probably understand it once I knit it out.

  • June 5, 2007, 3:17 am - Dani

    You are my hero! I love knitting with dpns because they are so small and i hate seaming but i'm forever losing one or several of the needles. Between this and the dpn case, I just may be able to knit without losing my mind. Thanks!

  • April 30, 2007, 1:06 pm - Lizzie (http://lizzie-q-homemaker.blogspot.com)

    Fantastic pattern! I've been searching the internets high and low for a seamless clutch. :)


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