Knit Pouches

These well-crafted carry-all and eyeglass cases blend elegance and function. For more knit crafts, get Martha's Guide to Knitting— it’s the exclusive resource for knitters of all skill levels.

By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on September 20, 2018

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For Purse: Gauge: 8 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches

For Case: Gauge: 11 stitches and 15 rows = 2 inches.

What You'll Need

Materials

U.S. size 8 needle (for purse)
Medium-weight yarn (for purse)
1/4 yard lightweight cotton (for purse)
Zipper (for purse)
U.S. size 6 needle (for purse)
Lightweight yarn (for case)

Instructions

Knit an 8-by-11-inch rectangle in stockinette (knit one row, purl next; repeat).
Fold in half, right sides facing; sew sides together with yarn needle. Turn right side out; steam flat with iron.
Unzip zipper (use one that fits pouch opening), pin inside pouch, and hand-sew in place with sturdy thread.
For liner, cut 8-by-13-inch piece of thin cotton fabric. Fold down short ends 1 inch, wrong sides facing; iron to crease. Fold cloth in half, end to end, right sides facing; sew along sides using 1/4-inch seam allowance. Do not turn inside out.
Place liner in pouch; whipstitch folded ends to zipper tape directly under zipper's teeth. Add a tassel to zipper, if desired.
Knit 4-by-15-inch rectangle in stockinette. Fold in half, right sides facing; sew sides together with yarn needle. Turn right side out; steam- iron flat. Sew snap inside; add button.