Pauza Magazine Fall 2005 | Page 8

Knitting with Nesser So there are quite a few knitters among the volunteers in Macedonia. I thought perhaps you would enjoy some tips, patterns, and general inspiration from time to time. Featured Pattern: iPod / Cell phone / Digital Camera Cozy Designed by Barbara Breiter - significantly adapted by Vanessa Perry (there is a similar pattern in the Stitch and Bitch book, but I think this is one simpler and more flexible.) Cozies protect your electronics from scratches and insults. They're also a fun fashion statement! They are quick and simple to knit from small amounts of leftover yarn. You can be really creative with this pattern: use fun yarns, add designs, or make a bunch and send them home as gifts! S i z e : You can adjust the size to fit whatever you are knitting for. Basically, you are going to knit a “scarf” 2-4 inches wide and about 12 inches long. VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2 Materials: What ever yarn you have, and what ever needles you have! You should be able to get needles large enough to knit yarn in any store that sells yarn, embroidery, and other needle-craft supplies. Instructions: will be a flap that can be tucked in or fastened with Velcro or a button - depending or your time and inclination. After you have your “scarf” done, sew it together up the sides to the flap with the ‘right sides’ (the side you want facing out) together. Knit a few rows with your yarn and needles to get an Tada! Your cell phone will idea of how many stitches thank you for your effort! you are going to need in a Questions? Comments? row to get the 2-4 inch Ideas? Drop me an email! width. Remember, the big- [email protected] ger the needles and the thicker I thought perhaps you would the yarn, the enjoy some tips, patterns, and general inspiration from time fewer stitches to time. you will need (and vice-versa). *For example*: the cozy I use for my camera is 15 stitches across, knitted on size 7 US needles (size 4.5mm locally) with a thin yarn. Once you get the right width, knit until you have just enough length to wrap the to-be-cozied-electronic from end to end (about 8-10 inches). Then reduce two stitches on each side and continue for another 2-3 inches. This smaller part Vanessa Perry, MAK 9 Page 8