Sweat Blossom MP3 Arm Wallet
Designed by Lisa Gonzalez Skill Level : Easy Either working out at the Y or just out and about, wanting music AND free hands, this MP3 player is designed to be cute and practical. It is made from 1o0% cotton, much cooler than the nylon arm wallets available in mass market. As a result, it is breathable, washable, and very comfortable. Better still, you make is yourself and it is uniquely you! The arm band uses a smallish button to
fasten, which gives you the ability to clasp between any stitches that are comfortable for you. The flower/pocket can be personalized with color and, best of all, this project can be made entirely of scraps! Finished Measurements: Band is approx. 13" x 2 " (this may vary, depending on whether or not you customize for the subject arm). Flower is approx. 3 /4" in diameter. Pattern Note: This arm band is measured to fit the arm of a woman of average height and weight. For optimum fit, measure the arm of the person who will be wearing it and subtract 1 in. to make the fit snug. Materials: Lily Sugar 'n' Cream Solids OBright Navy (2.50 oz / 71 g; 120 yd / 109 m); approx. 20 yards Hot Blue (very small amount) White (very small amount) Size G crochet hook One button, approx % in. diameter Yarn needle Arm Band: With Bright Navy, Ch 7 Row 1: Sc in 2"d ch from hook and rem chs. 6 sc Row 2: Turn. Ch 1. Sc in ea sc across. Row 3: Turn. Ch 1. Sl st in first sc. Ch 4. Sl st in last sc. (This creates the "slot" where the "tab" will be pulled through when wearing.) Row 4: Turn. Ch 1. Sl st in first st. 5 sc in ch-4 sp. Sc in last st. 7 sc.
Row 5: Turn. Ch 1. (Sc in sc, dc in next sc) 3 times. Sc in last sc. Row 6: Turn. Ch 1. (Dc in sc, sc in dc) 3 times. Dc in last sc. Rep rows 5 and 6 until piece measures approx. 10 in. (or 1 in. less than upper arm circumference; see Pattern Note above). "Tab" section of Arm Band: Next Row: Turn. Ch 1. Sl st in first sc. Sc in next 5 sc. Sl st in last st. Next Row: Turn. Ch 1. Sk first st. Sc in rem 5 sc. Next Row: Turn. Sk first sc. Sc in rem 4 sc. Work even until tab is approx. 2- 3 in. Fasten off. Flower Pocket: With Light Blue, Ch 6, join w sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1. (Sc in ring, ch 3) 12 times. Join w sl st to first sc. Finish off. 12 ch-3 sps. Rnd 2: Join White with sc in any ch-3 sp. (Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) around, ch 1, hdc in first sc to form last ch-3 sp. Rnd 3: (Ch 4, sc in ch-3 sp) around, ending with ch 4 and sl st in first sc. Finish off and weave in loose ends. Assembly: Sew Flower Pocket to Arm Band. Be sure to leave the top side unsewn so MP3 player can slip into the pocket. Sew button approx., 4 in. from end of band that has the "tab." To wear the Arm Wallet, pull the "tab" through the "slot", fold it back, and button it using one of the spaces between stitches. This method allows a great deal of flexibility. If desired, place more than one button on the band, for additional fastening. If desired, and for added security, when using the Wallet, weave cord of ear buds through the open work of the flower. Work out, get rockin', enjoy! f LisaGonzalez
