Derby Day Clutch - Instant Download PDF
Every spring, Churchill Downs hosts racing’s most famous event, the Kentucky Derby. For some, the race is secondary to to the chic competition in the grandstands as Louisville’s ladies attempt to outdo each other with outlandish hats and the latest fashions. The winner of the Kentucky Derby gets in on the fashion parade in the stands by sporting his or her own spectacular accessory— a gorgeous signature circlet of fresh red roses. But why should the horse have all the fun? This felted and beaded clutch has its own circlet of roses surrounding your wrist like a floral bracelet. Pattern includes my recipe for a frosty and refreshing Mint Julep.
This pattern is also available in the instant download ebook, Deep South Knitting.
Every spring, Churchill Downs hosts racing’s most famous event, the Kentucky Derby. For some, the race is secondary to to the chic competition in the grandstands as Louisville’s ladies attempt to outdo each other with outlandish hats and the latest fashions. The winner of the Kentucky Derby gets in on the fashion parade in the stands by sporting his or her own spectacular accessory— a gorgeous signature circlet of fresh red roses. But why should the horse have all the fun? This felted and beaded clutch has its own circlet of roses surrounding your wrist like a floral bracelet. Pattern includes my recipe for a frosty and refreshing Mint Julep.
This pattern is also available in the instant download ebook, Deep South Knitting.
Every spring, Churchill Downs hosts racing’s most famous event, the Kentucky Derby. For some, the race is secondary to to the chic competition in the grandstands as Louisville’s ladies attempt to outdo each other with outlandish hats and the latest fashions. The winner of the Kentucky Derby gets in on the fashion parade in the stands by sporting his or her own spectacular accessory— a gorgeous signature circlet of fresh red roses. But why should the horse have all the fun? This felted and beaded clutch has its own circlet of roses surrounding your wrist like a floral bracelet. Pattern includes my recipe for a frosty and refreshing Mint Julep.
This pattern is also available in the instant download ebook, Deep South Knitting.
Additional Pattern Info:
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Intermediate
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22 stitches and 32 rows = approximately 4” in pattern on larger needles with one strand each of 220 wool and alpaca lace held together, after felting.
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11” x 4.25” after felting.
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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
