Linen stitch pouch


Abbreviations
st = stitch(es)
k = knit
p = purl
sl1wyif = slip 1 purlwise with yarn held in front of work
sl1wyib = slip 1 purlwise with yarn held to back of work

Material: 18 g wool (45 m / 49 yd), needles 6 (US 10), 18 cm / 7 in zipper, tapestry needle, sewing needle and sewing yarn.

Gauge: 25 st ≈ 10 cm / 4 in in linen stitch on needles 6 (US 10)

Pattern

Cast on 45 st and knit as follows:

Row 1: *k1, sl1wyif, repeat from *, end with k1
Row 2: k1, *p1, sl1wyib, repeat from *, end with p1, k1

Repeat these two rows until work measures 16 cm / 6.4 inch and bind off.

Finishing: Block. Sew sides together and sew the zipper in by hand.

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Happy knitting!