I recently bought an iPod Nano to take some tunes with me wherever I go. Wanting to protect my investment, I quickly made a little pocket for it to slip into. My 3rd graders loved it, and now I think I am going to start a knitting club at school for them.
MATERIALS:
One set of size 5 double point needles
Worsted weight yarn
Tapestry Needle
Gauge: 6 stitches per inch; row gauge is not important
Pattern
Using the magic cast on (you can see a youtube video to help you), cast on 24 stitches. Put 12 stitches on one needle (“Needle 1”), and put 6 stitches each on two more needles (“Needles 2 and 3”).
Round 1: Knit (it”ll be tight, but be patient!)
Round 2: Increase 1 stitch at beginning and end of Needle 1. Increase at beginning of Needle 2, and again at the end of Needle 3.(28 total stitches)
Round 3: Knit
Round 4: Repeat Row 2 (total 32 stitches)
BODY OF POCKET:
Continue knitting in the round until about 1/4″ of your iPod is sticking out, checking to see if your iPod fits.
Decrease Row: Decrease one stitch at the beginning and end of Needle 1. Decrease at the beginning of Needle 2 and again at Needle 2. This decrease row should help your Nano stay in its pocket.
Bind off loosely and weave in the loose ends.
ENJOY!
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