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.