E-Reader Case

I actually made this last year when my dad gave me a Nook for my birthday. I wanted to have something to keep it safe when I took it with me traveling.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn
Size H crochet hook
Needle to weave in ends
Button
Thread to sew on button

Chain 26

Row 1: DC in 4^th ch from hook. DC in each stitch to the last stitch. Ch 3. Turn.

Row 2: DC in next stitch and all the way to the last stitch. Ch 3. Turn.

Row 3: Skip first stitch and DC in next stitch. DC in stitch just skipped. Repeat until 2 stitches remain. DC in last stitch. Ch 3. Turn. Should have a total of 11 “criss-crosses.”

Row 4-5: DC in every stitch across. Ch 3. Turn.

Repeat rows 3-5 until towel reaches desired length. Mine was made to fit a Nook and measured about 21.25”.

Finishing:

I used my Nook and measured to see how big I needed to make the opening and used pins to keep it together. Then, using single crochet stitch, I just sewed it together on both sides to the point where my pin was. Turn it inside-out and you should have a smooth edge and a flap on your case. Next, you can either use a button, snap, or Velcro to fasten it together. I of course chose a flamingo button to go with my pink yarn :) I just made sure that the button was in place so that I could slip it between 2 of the criss-crosses. 

And there you have it! It's just that easy. If you have any questions or see a problem with the written pattern, please let me know.

Go Noles!!

Criss-cross Baby Bib

In continuing with the criss-cross theme, I also designed a criss-cross baby bib. I tried to write down the pattern for the fingerless gloves, but I already sent them off. I'll try to make them again so I can refresh my memory on what I did! In the meantime, here is a pattern using the same stitch for a baby bib. Let me know if you find any problems with the pattern.

Materials:

Lily Sugar'n Cream Cotton
Size H crochet hook
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

CH 32

Row 1: DC in 4th CH from hook. DC in each stitch. CH 3. Turn.

Row 2: *Skip next stitch. DC in next stitch. Go back and DC in skipped stitch. * Repeat until one stitch remains. DC in turning chain from previous row. CH 3. Turn.

Row 3: DC in each stitch. CH 3. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3 until piece measures 5" ending on row 2.

Neck:

Row 1: DC in next 7 stitches. CH 3. Turn.

Row 2: *Skip next stitch. DC in next stitch. Go back and DC in skipped stitch. * Repeat until one stitch remains. DC in turning chain from previous row. CH 3. Turn.

Repeat Rows 1-2 6 more times.

Row 15: DC in each stitch. Finish off.

Left Side:

Row 1: Skip 14 stitches and slip stitch yarn to row. CH 3. DC in each stitch. CH 3. Turn.

Row 2: *Skip next stitch. DC in next stitch. Go back and DC in skipped stitch. * Repeat until one stitch remains. DC in turning chain from previous row. CH 3. Turn.

Repeat Rows 1-2 6 more times.

Row 15: DC in each stitch. Finish off.

Border:

SC evenly all around.

I used velcro to attach around the neck but you can use whatever you want. Button, snap, ties, etc.

Enjoy!! Go Noles!!