March 03, 2005

My very own iPod "sock"

I've just spent the entire evening working on this:

Click on the photo to see more photos of it.

I'm calling it my iPod "sock" because it's made with Regia sock yarn. :)

The pattern is from the latest Crochetme mini-newsletter - it's a " Versatile Pouch". I tried finding the pattern on the site, but no luck. Sorry. Actually, just the tube part is from that pattern - I adjusted the flap so I could have space open for the headphone jack and the locking tab. I also added a pocket on the back for the earplugs. Is there anybody out there who doesn't adjust patterns, even just a little?

I had soo much fun making this. [Hey, give me a break, it's been a stressful week at work.] And I'm so proud of the result! I used techniques I haven't ever used before - a reverse slip stitch for the edging around the flap, sewing/whip-stitching things on to the work, and using a yarn needle to weave the ends in. I'd tried the reverse slip stitch before, and just couldn't seem to "get" it. This time it was so intuitive! And I really like how the ends get woven in using the needle - why haven't I tried this before??

I'm hoping that it'll shrink just a little bit when I wash it - make it more snug and the stitches closer together. Overall though, I am very happy with the results.

This was the perfect antidote to my week which included two 16 hour days - a period of which was between midnight and 2:30am (hot bug fix) - and breaking the amber "stone" on my favorite ring this morning in my hurry to get out the door - that pissed me off almost more that the stress at work.

Anyway - isn't it a lovely iPod "sock"? :)

Posted by Jinglelady at March 3, 2005 11:57 PM
Comments

HOW ADORABLE! You did a great job, and I love the colors! I am glad I came from Crochetville to check out your other pics of it!

Heather =)

Posted by: YarnGoddessHeather at March 4, 2005 04:32 AM

It's beautiful Anna! Great idea to use the sock yarn. :o)

Posted by: Julie at March 4, 2005 05:32 AM

Thank you Julie & Heather! :)

Heather - I'm glad you came by too!

Posted by: Anna at March 4, 2005 11:17 AM

Love, let's go for a patton. I love it, it's hippy-chick you, and rocks! :)

Posted by: Brat at March 5, 2005 03:42 AM

Awesome! makes me want an ipod even more....

Posted by: Mitzi at March 10, 2005 05:23 PM

If you'd like to update this entry with the location of the pattern, it is on the following page:

http://www.crochetme.com/Oct_Nov_2004/patt_digicozy.html

Thanks for sharing, I've been looking for a good pattern.

Posted by: Tracey at March 16, 2005 02:58 PM

Thanks Tracy, but I didn't use this pattern. I used a variation of a pattern that was sent out in a mini-newsletter. I searched Crochetme for the pattern from the mini-newsletter and couldn't find it. Okay, my end result looks alot like the pattern you mention here, but I didn't use it.

Posted by: Anna at March 16, 2005 03:06 PM