Adorable iTouch holder

My niece got an iTouch for Christmas. She loves monkeys. I created this easy and cute little holder for her.  She really likes it.
The pin is incredibly popular.

Inspiration: http://pinterest.com/pin/24629129181791156/

Java Monkey

Adorable Monkey Coffee Cozy

Again, I borrowed the original pattern from a Ravelry pattern by Lynn Szwalkiewicz

It was published in her Craftiblog first. It was just the cozy. "littletoe" from Ravelry had added the monkey cuteness. I just wrote down the pattern

H hook

worsted weight yard (2 colors)

Cozy Pattern

Chain 34. Join to first chain to form a loop.

1: chain 1, sc in each chain around, do not join (33 sc)

2: sc in first sc, mark this stitch. 2 sc in next sc. (sc in next sc) around, do not join.

3: sc in first sc, mark this stitch. (sc in next sc) around, do not join.

4-11 repeat rows 2 and 3

optional, sc around top and bottom with contrasting color.

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Rows 1-11 in brown (light color), 12-15 remaining in green (darker color)

Mouth: in dark color

Chain 6

Row 1: turn, sc in 2nd chain from hook. 3 sc, 3 sc in last stitch, sc on opposite side of chain, 3sc in last stitch

Row 2: continue in the round, *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc, 2 sc in next* repeat to end

Row 3: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc, 2 sc in next* repeat to end. Cut with LONG tail to attach to cozy.

Ears, in dark color

Chain 3,

4 sc in 2nd chain, turn

2: 2 sc in each sc

Monster iphone/gadget protector

Here is one of my first "designs." I borrowed the basics from another blog "Dragon and chicken do not knit." It is the first complete one so far. So please comment if is confusing. This was a huge hit at Christmas this year and had requests.

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Original design by: Dragon and Chicken do not knit

Instructions written by: Jamewie

Monster iPhone / iTouch holder

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in favorite color

G Hook

light color thinner yarn for teeth (sock yarn)

2 buttons

embroidery needle

red thread

Be sure that you use device to measure while working. You want to make sure it fits easily, not too snug or too loose. It will also help with the appropriate length.

BODY

Chain 12

sc 2nd chain, 10 sc, 3 sc in last chain around repeat on opposite side of chain, 3sc around end (29 st)

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work in the round for 20 rows total

Row 21 - *5 sc, 2 tog* to end 4 times (25 st).

(makes the last row a little smaller for safe keeping(

EARS

Row 22 - Chain 5, sc in 2nd from hook, 1sc, 1hdc, 2 dc, slst back in the body

14 sc across back of pouch to other side, repeat ear.

FLAP (HEAD)

Row 24 -25 - sc across back from ear to ear (12 st)

Row 26 - sc 2tog at both ends, sc across (10 st)

Row 27 - sc across

Rows 28- 31, repeat rows 26 and 27 2x (6sc) Fasten off.

For shorter round nose, stop at row 29 and sc across edges of flap.

TEETH

(with light color thinner yarn) Start with front of pouch facing you.

Join yarn at 2nd chain from ear, sc, *1 hdc, 1 treble, 1 hdc in same stitch, sc* across. Should make 5 teeth on front of pouch.

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FRONT TEETH

One front of flap at the bottom, join yarn at one end in BACK loops only.

Chain 5, sc in 2nd from hook, 1hdc, 2 dc. slst back in the body, one tooth

repeat for as many teeth as you would like. sc in back loops to make spaces. Fasten off.

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Sew on button for eyes. Avoid using doll or amigurumi eyes because the back may scratch your device! Keep it soft on the inside.

Use red thread and embroidery needle to create nose.

First time!!

I have never blogged before. I found it daunting. Here I am. Only because I need a place that I can link my patterns too. Patterns, weird. I never thought I would be creating patterns, let alone have the know how, for anything that incredible. I have found that I change things and make them up as I go along to suit my ideal, my vision. So, Here I can post my convoluted creations. If someone likes a project and lacks the skills. They can custom order it and I will happily make one for them.

Enjoy and ask any questions you want.