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iPod cover

Precious iPods look even better tucked inside gorgeous homemade covers. This pattern is simple enough for novice knitters, and can be customised by varying the colour or design in subtle or bold ways.

You will need

 4-ply cotton, approximately 10g (½oz) (we used mercerised cotton, which has a slight sheen and washes well)

 2.75mm (UK size 12; US size 2) knitting needles

 2.5mm crochet hook (if making optional strap)

Tension over stocking stitch

16sts and 22 rows = 5cm (2in)

Abbreviations

Measurements

7 × 8.5cm (2¾ × 3½in)

To make an iPod Nano cover

• With 2.75mm (UK size 12; US size 2) needles and the 4-ply cotton, cast on 22sts and work 8 rows in garter st (knit every row) then work in stocking st (knit one row, purl one row) until the cover measures 15cm (6in).

• Work 8 rows garter st and cast off.

• Fold the bag in half, right sides together, sew the two side seams and then turn through.

To make an iPod classic or other MP3 player cover

• Measure your player and, using the tension guide, work out how many sts you need for the width, then add 4 more sts.

• With 2.75mm (UK size 12; US size 2) needles, cast on the required number of sts and work 8 rows garter st, then work in stocking st until the piece measures twice the length of your player. Work 8 more rows of garter st and cast off. Fold the bag in half, right sides together, sew the two side seams and then turn through.

To make the strap

The simplest way to make a strap is to attach a colourful piece of ribbon. However, if you know how to crochet, the following instructions explain how to make a strong, pretty strap.

• With the 2.5mm crochet hook and 4-ply cotton, make a 30cm (12in) long single chain.

• Thread this through the knitted bag just below the garter st top. There is no need to make eyelet holes as the chain can easily be threaded through between the knitted sts. Tie together the loose ends to make a loop.