GIFTS TO CHERISH

Create geometry in Fair Isle in this tapestry-style clutch bag designed by Alessandra Hayden.

■ Debbie Bliss Aymara (100% baby alpaca, 50g/100m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Ruby (12), Yarn B Moss (08), Yarn C Amethyst (13)

■ A 3.75mm (US F/5) hook

■ A 30cm (12in) zip

TENSION

17 dc and 16 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over dc working in back loops

MEASUREMENTS

Clutch measures 30x16.5cm (12x6 in)

NOTES

The pattern is worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.

The tapestry section of the Clutch is worked in back loops of stitches following the Chart (page 93). On the Chart, each square represents 1 dc stitch. Read all rounds from right to left. When changing colour mid-row, twist the ends of the two colours together. Pick up the new colour in the last yrh of the previous stitch. Carry the unused strands of yarn across the WS of the work. CLUTCH

Using Yarn A, ch52.

Round 1 Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to last ch, 2dc in last ch, rotate to work along opposite side of the starting chain, dc in each ch across to end. [102 dc]

Rounds 2-4 Dc in each stitch around.

Rounds 5-23 Using Yarns B and C, and working in back loops, follow Chart.

Rounds 24-27 Change to Yarn A, working under both loops of each st, dc in each stitch around. Fasten off.

TO FINISH

Weave in ends. With the zip unzipped, pin carefully into place inside of the open edge of Clutch. With a sewing needle and matching thread, sew the zip to the Clutch. Add a tassel to zip by cutting 8 strands each 15cm (6in) long of Yarn B, pull the strands through the pull hole of the zip and tie it to form the tassel.