How to Knit an iPod Holder

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You'll enjoy showing off your custom knitted iPod case.

iPods and iPod cases are a fashion craze. You could purchase a generic iPod cover, but if you're more creative you could make your iPod case through either sewing or knitting. Experienced knitters can create an iPod case in as little as a few hours.

Things You'll Need

  • Size 3.5 knitting needles
  • Worsted wool yarn
  • Elastic
  • Yarn needle
  • Button
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cast 16 loops onto your knitting needle, leaving a 12-inch tail at the first loop.

    • 2

      Pearl enough rows so that the piece measures 24 cm.

    • 3

      End with a knit row.

    • 4

      Stocking stitch from the top of the knit row down the line to the end of the first pearl row. Turn and repeat three more times.

    • 5

      Slip stitch one loop and knit down the line, slip stitching one at the end as well.

    • 6

      Pearl the next row.

    • 7

      Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until you have only six stitches remaining on the needle.

    • 8

      End with a pearl row and cast off.

    • 9

      Fold the piece over so that the bottom touches the first cast-off row of the flap.

    • 10

      Sew the side seams together using the needle and yarn.

    • 11

      Cut a 2-inch piece of elastic and fold it over. Sew both ends to the inside edge of the flap with the yarn needle and thread.

    • 12

      Sew the button onto the center of the iPod case.

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