A few weeks ago I was contacted by someone from the publisher of the new book "One-Skein Wonders" to see if I wanted to try knitting a pattern from their book and give it a try. I knit up the cell phone carrier last night- it's a great beginner pattern, and took me less than an hour to do (very fast!) I let it block overnight and and just seamed up the sides this morning.
One-Skein Wonders: Cell Phone Carrier
Actual Knit Time: An hour! (Great for those last-minute gifts)
Needles: US8 Inox circulars
Yarn: Leftovers of A.L. Sauveterre's luxurious merino in Highland Heather Colorway which has been long discontinued.
Button: Isn't that button great??? I found it at Joann's and think it adds to the fun styling.
Pattern Notes: I have a bit of a bigger phone since it opens up in the middle for a
keyboard so I had to up-size the pattern. Since the yarn I used is a
dk weight, I double-stranded it using the same number of stitches to CO
as noted in the pattern and it upsized perfectly! It's hard to find
accessories for these larger phones, all of my old flip-phone
accessories no longer fit.
Final note: I love the case, very fun and
functional. The colors are gorgeous also and remind me of missoni
shades! Now I'm going to have to make one for my mom!
P.S. mitered blanket coming soon - I'm currently wrestling with a huge number of ends! Believe you me I did not fully think through what I was getting myself into when I started this project =)
What a cute, quick project! Ooohh, all those ends! Argh! Can you tell me if when you look at my blog you get ads? Juju said she did, but I've paid for the account and am not supposed to be getting ads. Thanks! I wish it let people comment without being anonymous, it's a bit of a pain...
Posted by: lisa | January 22, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Would you recommend the book? I've wondered whether to buy it.
Posted by: kendra | January 22, 2007 at 04:06 PM
That's awesome that you got to be a test knitter and what a great way to use up your odds and ends.
Posted by: tiennie | January 22, 2007 at 04:13 PM
Hi there Keri,
Thanks for your comments! I love your woven cables scarf pattern. I will have to print it and make it up. Gorgeous darling!
Posted by: Vanessa | January 22, 2007 at 07:17 PM
Love the color and would love the pattern. I really would love this books. I looks good.
Posted by: Kate | January 22, 2007 at 11:07 PM
Very cute cozy! I'm just waiting patiently for the blanket!!!
Posted by: Erica | January 23, 2007 at 03:03 AM
Thanks Keri!
Posted by: lisa | January 23, 2007 at 06:56 AM
How cute, Keri! I do love the button.
Posted by: katie | January 23, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Very cool project. Only an hour? I'm in!!!
Posted by: Dana | January 23, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Ooooh! You know you've arrived when you get asked to be a test knitter! :) It's so cute!!!
Posted by: Joanna | January 24, 2007 at 01:01 AM
cute knit--- and how wonderful of you to have coordinated your knit to the book covers color scheme;)
Posted by: tracey | January 24, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Funny! I didn't realize, I have the same exact phone. Just got it a month ago. Since I work with deaf people. I am a sign language interpreter - we text each other alot!
Cool cell phone cover too!!
Posted by: Vanessa | January 24, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Cute little pattern missy. Congratulations on the pattern contribution to One Skien! I just adore patterns that knit up under an hour.
Posted by: Kristin R | January 24, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Very cute...I have that book on my Amazon wish list and am really thinking about buying it for myself if I get a good grade on my very first college paper that I'm turning in on Thursday...seems like a good reward to me : )
Posted by: jennifer | January 29, 2007 at 07:02 PM