Crocheted iPod Cozy
You read that right.
Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Cotton in #206 Peony
Pattern: None
Hook: US0 / 2.5mm
I used to keep the iPod in a sock and get snarky comments from everybody, so now I expect to get some oohs and aahs instead. I crocheted this in a couple of days this week using the only hook that was around; gauge somehow didn't occur to me because I just fitted the case whenever I needed to. The top flap/pouch holds the earbuds and folds down. I need to get some pink grosgrain ribbon to tie the cozy closed. (Oh, and 1824 Cotton was discontinued just last month until a reliable supply can be found. Go to the link above to read more.)
I don't know a lot of crocheters, probably just my mom and BF's mom (she of the delicately crocheted handkerchiefs). My mom crocheted a lot when we were young, so I learned from her. It wasn't that hard since I'm a visual learner; being left-handed, though, everything I did was a mirror image of what she did. I ought to show some of the beautiful things she's crocheted. She used to crochet shawls back in the early 80s, with delicate mesh and popcorns and pineapples and fringe. She's crocheted a few lacy scarves from me but what I really want is the shawl.
My mom has been using any kind of yarn she can get her hands on... you know where I'm getting at! I've taken her a couple of times to the LYS to take a look at the goods, and while she's fingered them she always says to me, "Why are they so expensive?" I used to say that quite a bit when I first started going, and while I still think they are, I recognize the quality and value of a soft, spongy, springy yarn made of natural fiber. I just made up my mind to get her some Classic Elite Lush (one of the yarns she loved); maybe that will break the acrylic cycle!
Reading: Dune: The Battle of Corrin by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Finished Donna Tartt's The Secret History last night. One of the reviews called it "an accomplished psychological thriller", which is far from the truth. What do these reviewers do, read a 20-page section? It was, in fact, more like John Knowles' A Separate Peace, not quite, but definitely not a thriller. I gotta go back to the library soon for more books.
I love the juxtaposition of the very, up-to-the-minute, high-tech iPod with the handmade craftyness of the crocheted holder.
That is a perfect iPod cover! A bright enought color to keep it from ever getting lost in your bag!--I have some red mission falls cotton in the stash---perhaps I will make a MJ-inspired cozy for my cellphone, which I am constantly losing in the depths of my bag :) Enjoy Stitches!
Wow I can't believe they have discontinued the 1824 cotton!!?!?! I love that stuff...now i'm going to have to go stock up before its all gone. Thanks for post that! Have a great day!
Lovin' the new ipod cover. So cute!
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Take care, MJ!
Note to self: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell, and other books from K1R2, Tortuga, and Elizabeth's blog. More books!
Thanks Lolly!
Such a cute cozie! You did a wonderful job with this :-)
My mom is EXACTLY the same way! I finally convinced her to make something for herself, and she was so nervous to try clothing, but she ended up making a great sweater coat out of Plymouth Encore. Last month, self-striping sock yarn. What's next?