How to Knit a Cell Phone Cover
Easy to knit and functional, knitted cell-phone covers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not only do they make great gifts, but they can also use bits of leftover yarn you may have sitting in your yarn stash. Once you gather the tools and resources you need, you'll be knitting a cover for own cell phone in no time at all. Use an existing knitting pattern or create your own.
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Instructions
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Find a pattern. Finding patterns for cell-phone covers is a click away. One pattern resource is Ravelry, an award-winning online community for knitters and crocheters. The website also includes an extensive pattern database. To search for patterns, register for free as a member. For more pattern ideas, search the Internet or read through pattern books, magazines and knitting blogs.
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Select your yarn. Once you've found a pattern, it is time to choose the yarn for the cell-phone cover you plan to knit. The pattern will specify what yarn type to use and how much you will need. Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. Yarn can be purchased at craft and department stores as well as specialty yarn shops.
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Determine gauge. The pattern you choose will not only make yarn recommendations, but it will show the size of needles you will need to achieve gauge. Gauge is important, even for small projects. It is recommended to knit a gauge swatch before starting your project to ensure your cover will fit properly. Measuring your swatch against the required gauge noted in the pattern will tell you if your tension is correct. For an accurate measurement, use a ruler instead of measuring tape. If your gauge swatch is too big or too small, switch to a different size of knitting needles before knitting another swatch.
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Read your pattern before starting. It is a good idea to read all instructions before beginning. If there are any abbreviations or techniques that you don't know, take the time to do some research. Many knitting websites, including KnittingHelp, provide knitters a list of common abbreviations and free videos of various knitting techniques.
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Cast on the number of stitches the pattern calls for and follow all instructions before binding off.
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Tips & Warnings
Depending on the fiber used to make your cover, you may choose to block your garment before using it. Blocking will shape your cover.
Not following the pattern instructions may result in your cell-phone cover not matching the specified finished measurements noted in the pattern.
References
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