Derby Day Clutch Pattern
Beaded and felted clutch inspired by the Kentucky Derby's circlet of roses awarded to the winner. Pattern includes Kentucky travel tips and recipe for Mint Julep.
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Additional Information
About this Project:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Bag finished size 11” (28cm) wide by 43/4” (12cm) tall after felting; wrist strap finished size 1” (2.5cm) wide by 13” (33cm) circumference after felting
Project Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = approximately 4” (10cm) in pattern on larger needle with one strand each of 220 Wool and Alpaca Lace held together, after felting
Shopping List:
Cascade Yarns 220 Wool (100% wool, 220 yards/200m); 1 skein Black #8555
Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lace (100% baby alpaca, 437 yards/400m); 1 skein Black #1406
Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk, 146 yards/133m); 1 skein Ruby #123
Size US 9 (5.5mm) 16” (40cm) circular needle
Size US 5 (3.75mm) needles for flowers
350 glass 2/0 beads
Beading needle
12” (30cm) black zipper
1/4 yard (.5m) lining fabric
3/4 yard (68cm) 3/4” (2cm) black velvet ribbon
3/4” (2cm) black D-ring
Black embroidery floss
(16) 1/2” (1.25cm) rhinestone buttons
Sewing needle and thread to match roses and bag
Pliers