Knitted Roar Wristlet Purse

The Knitted Roar Wristlet Purse is a delightful accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit! With its intricate knitted design and vibrant colors, this purse is sure to catch the eye of everyone around you. Perfect for carrying your essentials in style, the wristlet provides both convenience and fashion-forward flair. Whether you're headed out for a casual day or a night on the town, the Knitted Roar Wristlet Purse will be your go-to accessory for a fun and fashionable look!

Needles: US 10/6 mm
Yarn: This pattern uses 2 yarns held together.
Shown here: Woolike™ Yarn by Loops & Threads (Light Fingering – 678 yards / 620 meters – 3.5 ounces / 100 grams
Yardage: 60 yards / 54 meters MC – 50 yards / 45 meters CC
Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows = 4 inch (10 cm)
Other notions: Tapestry needle
Sizing: 6.5 inch/16.6 cm (L) x 4 1/4 inch/10.5 cm (H)

Abbreviations:
ga st: garter stitch
K: knit
P: Purl
RS: right side
MC: Main color
CC: Contrast color

With two strands held together, using MC, CO 28 sts.
Work in ga st for 1″ / 2.5 cm.
Using both MC and CC, work in stockinette stitch following the chart until 9.3″ / 23.5 cm from cast on.
Using MC, work in ga st for 1″ / 2.5 cm.
Bind off loosely.

Wrist strap – Optional

For the strap, you will knit an I-cord.
This is a 5 stitch I-cord.
Using your circular knitting needles and with MC, cast on 5 stitches.
Row 1 Knit each st across the row.
Next, slide your work to the opposite end of your needles. Do not turn. You will then knit, tightening the first stitch of the row and knitting each of the next six stitches.
Repeat this pattern, by knitting each stitch across the row and then sliding the work to the opposite end to knit again.
Continue until the I-cord is approximately 12” / 31 cm long, cast off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Note: If you plan to add the strap or a zipper, you might find them easier to add before assembly.
With the wrong side facing you, fold the bottom portion upward.
Cut two lengths of yarn and using your tapestry needle, seam up each side of the clutch using the mattress stitch.
Tie off weave in ends.

Strap
Fold strap in half. Attach both ends of the strap to the upper right corner with a whip stitch.
Enforce the durability of the strap by sewing more stitches.