Knit a Fabulous Fabric Clutch

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The finished size is 10 inches x 5 inches.

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Overlap the ends of the strip. 

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Make sure to cut the slot accurately. 

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The finished size is 10 inches x 5 inches.

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Here is the completed slot knot.

Repeat with the other fabrics. If you want a random color pattern for your clutch, alternate the fabrics you join together as opposed to joining all one fabric together separately.

Fold the joined strips in half lengthwise and iron smooth. You now have a sturdy two-ply fabric strip perfect for knitting a purse that will keep its shape.

Roll the strips into balls and pin the end into the ball to avoid tangling until you are ready to knit.

Commence Knitting
With fabric A, cast on 20 stitches. Odd rows are on the wrong side.
Note: All rows will be knit in garter stitch (knit every row), except for row 14
Rows 1–5, knit in garter stitch (knit every row)
Rows 6–8, knit in garter stitch with color B
Rows 9–13, knit in garter stitch with color A
Row 14, with color B purl. This will give you two consecutive purl rows establishing the bottom of the clutch.
Rows 15–16, knit with B
Rows 17–19, knit with A
Rows 20–22, knit with C
Rows 21–22, knit with A
Rows 23–25, knit with B
Rows 24–27, knit with C
Row 28, knit with A
Rows 29–30, knit with A, decreasing one stitch at each end (knit two together)
Rows 31–34, knit with B, decreasing one stitch at each end (knit two together)
Bind off all stitches

The completed knitting should look like this.

Finishing
Weave in all loose ends. With right sides together, sew the edges together with a strip of the fabric using a whipstitch.

Insert the needle just under the first loop on the edge.

Install a magnetic snap and sew on a decorative button.

Magnetic snaps are easy to install.

You now have a fab-tastic little clutch to use on those evenings out where you just want a little something to throw in your lip gloss, Tic-Tacs, and a credit card.

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