https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pencil-pouch • Posted by Rachel Elizabeth
It came to my attention one Sunday morning that the pencil and pen I usually carried in my bag to church were leaving marks inside of my bag. It was then that I decided that I needed a small pouch that I could use that would prevent the two writing utensils from ‘coloring’ the inside of my purse. I didn't want to buy a pouch when I could easily make one from the leftover yarn from another project. And thus the Pencil Clutch Pattern was created. It was a cheap, easy way to spare the inside of my purse from more pencil marks. This pattern is the first I’ve written, so please be patient with me as I perfect this pattern. If you would like to point out something that needs improvement, please let me know.
It came to my attention one Sunday morning that the pencil and pen I usually carried in my bag to church were leaving marks inside of my bag. It was then that I decided that I needed a small pouch that I could use that would prevent the two writing utensils from ‘coloring’ the inside of my purse. I didn't want to buy a pouch when I could easily make one from the leftover yarn from another project. And thus the Pencil Clutch Pattern was created. It was a cheap, easy way to spare the inside of my purse from more pencil marks. This pattern is the first I’ve written, so please be patient with me as I perfect this pattern. If you would like to point out something that needs improvement, please let me know.
CO 30 sts, work 32 rows in stockinette stitch.
On row 33, knit 23 sts in a K1P1 rib pattern. Purl into the front and the back of the next purl stitch. Continue the pattern to the end of the row.
Work row 34 in the rib pattern to the increased stitch and knit the increased stitch. Continue the pattern to the end of the row.
Work row 35 in the rib pattern to the increased stitch. To close the buttonhole, purl the increased stitches together. Continue the pattern to the end of the row.
Knit in stockinette stitch or until pattern is desired length (mine was enough to fit a pencil in lengthwise). Bind off knitwise, and weave in ends.
Fold piece in half with the bumpy side out and sew a seam on each end of the piece.Find the appropriate place for your button to be sewn before folding piece right side out.