Ziplet
Ziplet
Ziplet - a notions pouch knitting pattern
This wristlet is just enough for a wallet, keys, and a lip balm. Knit it as a notions pouch, or add an optional liner, hardware, and strap for the perfect bag for running errands.
The Ziplet pattern is ideal for scrap busting or using up minis, and familiarizes you with all the skills needed to go on to knit Letters From the Open Road. Techniques including the stitch pattern, seaming with mattress stitch, creating the welts, blocking to measurements, installing the zipper, and working a tubular bind-off are explained in detail in this cute and funky knitting pattern. The sides are worked using fingering held double, and the welts and strap are worked with fingering held single.
This pattern includes photo illustrations and with a supporting YouTube tutorial for the zipper installation.
Construction
Ziplet is knit flat from side to side. Stitches are picked up to create the welts, and the zipper is sewn in by hand. Sides are sewn at the bottom, and stitches are picked up and worked together for the sides, which are closed with a sewn tubular bind-off.
A three-needle bind-off can be used instead of the sewn tubular bind-off.
Sizes
One Size
Finished size: 7.75 x 5.5 inches / 19.5 x 13.75 cm. The strap is 13” around.
Yarn
Sample shown in Sprinkled Fibers by Lindsay
80% superwash merino / 20% nylon, 463 yds / 100 g skein. This is a 2-ply fingering weight yarn.
The Main Color (MC) is held double for the Seersucker Stitch panels and D-ring strap. MC is held single for the welted Zipper Placket. All Contrasting Colors (CC) are held single. If you wish to replace the MC with DK weight-held single, that will also work.
MC (shown in plum): 180 yds / 165 m
CC1 (shown in dark pink): 15 yds / 15 m
CC2 (shown in light pink): 15 yds / 15 m
CC3 (shown in purple): 40 yds / 35 m
CC4 (shown in mint): 15 yds / 15 m
Gauge
28 sts and 40 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in Seersucker Stitch with yarn held double and size A needles.
Needles
Size A: US size 3 / 3.25 mm needle
Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm
Size C: US size 1 / 2.25 mm
Size D (optional): US size 0 / 2.00 mm
Notions
Pouch Only
- Tapestry needle
- Sewing needle
- Thimble (optional)
- All-purpose cotton thread that matches MC.
- Tailors chalk or disappearing marker
- 7 inch / 17.5 cm non-separating zipper
- 1/4 yard cotton lining fabric & matching thread - optional
Straps and Hardware
- 1/4 inch cotton cord - 15 inches / 37.5 cm, or as desired
- Medium safety pin and tape for preparing cotton cord and threading through casing.
- D-ring and swivel set, 1/2” wide or hardware as desired
- Crochet hook, 2.5 mm
- Decorations, as desired
Techniques
- Slipping stitches
- Picking up and working stitches
- Handsewing (for the zipper)
- Seaming
- Optional - sewing a tubular bind-off (can use 3-needle BO instead)
- Optional - grafting with kitchener stitch (strap only)
Credits
Tech edit: Heather Storta
Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Model: Jennifer Parroccini
Testers: Stephanie, Erin, Zoe