Contains:
- Digital download pdf
- Metric and Imperial measurements both given
- Can be knitted straight or in the round
Materials you need at home:
- US8/5mm knitting needles
- 1 button
- 80-99 yds/73-91 m Aran weight yarn
- US6/4mm crochet hook optional (for button closure)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
This simple cable cosy comes with TWO sets of instructions, for circular needles, OR for straight needles. This would be suitable as a first cable project, given that the cabling pattern is not overly complicated. It is a modern take on a traditional Aran motif, creating a cozy which combines simplicity and a touch of difference.
This cosy, tactile cover will keep your tablet safe and sound! The cozy fits a standard tablet size (9 inch by 6 inch), but thanks to the stretch ribbing; it can accomodate several different widths with ease, and you can adjust length yourself to fit perfectly, by knitting more before casting off. The cover has a simple button closure, to make sure the tablet can’t slide out, but is still easy to open (even one-handed!)
Any Aran yarn should be suitable for this pattern, 5 mm needles/US8 are recommended, but there is some leeway given that Aran yarns can vary a little in thickness. I would suggest being guided by the needle size recommended for the Aran yarn you are using. Only one size of needles is required.
Also required are 1 button. A crochet hook (4mm) would be useful for working the loop closure, but instructions are given on how to work it if you do not have a crochet hook.
AranAccessories
I'm a knitter from the Aran Islands, combining traditional elements of Aran knitting (e.g. cables, lattice work) with more modern techniques, such as seamless knitting, to create my own original designs.
I first learnt to knit when I was about 6, and, at school, we moved on to Aran knitting pretty quickly! I kept knitting over the years, as a hobby, and also started knitting some items for my cousin to sell on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands. Then came the brainwave of setting up a shop online, so people could buy original Aran knits without having to come all the way here! I loved creating my own original designs, and eventually made the step to publishing them : )
I'm always happy to hear from you if you have any queries about my shop! You can find my online shop at www.aranaccessories.net and follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr @aranaccessories ; I am on Facebook at aranaccessories.net Le gach beannacht/With best wishes, Máirín Ní Dhonncha