Materials
15g DK yarn in each of two colours of your choice (a darker shade and a lighter shade works best). 1" button to co-ordinate.
Needles & Notions
3.5mm straight needles. 3.5mm crochet hook (optional - for a crochet edging simple blanket stitch may be used for a firm edge around cosy 'flap' if preferred).
Abbreviations
MC - main colour CC - contrast colour C/O - cast on k - knit p - purl B/O - bind off Here is a fantastic tutorial on how to create your own sewn button-loops - a great technique that you'll find yourself using in many projects: http://autoscopia.com/amelia/archives /2005/12/buttonloops.html
Dapper
A sophisticated yet playful protective cosy for your 3ds, Ds Lite or DSi console (fits all three models). Made from small amounts of DK yarn, this is perfect for using up any odds and ends. Gauge: 24sts per 10cm/4" in stranded colourwork. Instructions: C/O 46 stitches Note: Two of these stitches are edge stitches. Chart A incorporates 1 edge stitch at either side of the knitted piece - this allows the cosy to be seamed up invisibly, with no interruption to the pattern. If you decide to convert this pattern for knitting in the round, these stitches should be omitted. Beware, however, that this will result in the pattern having a 'jog' where one round ends and the next begins. Charts should both be knitted in stockinette stitch.
Chart A: Chart B:
Start Chart A:
Begin with one edge stitch and repeat the 4 stitch pattern repeat section 11 times in total, and finishing with the other edge stitch. Complete 9 full repeats of this chart (36 rows total).
Start Chart B:
Row 37: (Using MC) k2, p1, (now, using both colours as established) , knit row 1 of Chart B, (using only MC) [p1, k1] 11 times, K1. Row 38: (MC) p1, [p1, k1] 11 times, (MC & CC) complete row 2 of Chart B, (MC) k1, p2. Row 39: (MC) k2, p1, (MC & CC) knit row 3 of Chart B, (MC) [p1, k1] 11 times, k1. Row 40: (MC) p1, [p1, k1] 11 times, (MC & CC) complete row 2 of Chart B, (MC) K1, p2. Row 41: (MC) loosely B/O 3 sts, (MC & CC) knit row 1 of Chart B, (MC) loosely B/O remaining sts and break yarn. Rows 42-44: Rejoin yarn and knit rows 2-4 of Chart B. Rows 45-56: Knit all rows of Chart B a further 3 times. B/O all stitches. Finishing up: Sew up bottom and side edges as neatly as possible. Use either single crochet or blanket stitch to neaten up the edges of the flap of the cosy if desired. Sew a button loop on to edge of flap (see note under 'abbreviations'), insert DS and fold flap over to determine placement of button and attach with yarn or matching thread.
Pattern Information
This pattern and its contents are @ Mimi Hill for Eskimimi Makes, 2012. Not to be copied or distributed in any way without permission. Pattern support available at http://www.eskimimimakes.com
