
A lesson on knitting an original cover for a mobile phone on knitting needles, with step-by-step instructions and a photo
Knitting needles and threads – universal material forcreating all kinds of things. But craftswomen do not always knit scarves or sweaters, because small things that we cannot do without in everyday life look beautiful. Thick unusual threads make beautiful accessories, for example, a phone case. To create a small handbag you will need very little yarn and 3-4 hours of work, in return you will receive a comfortable case that can be worn on your side or around your neck, this item is especially indispensable for children on the street – such a bag does not prevent the children from running and frolicking, but parents can quickly reach their child by phone.
To create a cover you will need:
For a more detailed study of the work process – watch video instructions
Knitting a cover – step-by-step instruction
An accessory for carrying a phone is knitted in twostage: first, a case is created according to the size of the mobile device, then you need to knit a handle for the bag, the length of which can be individual, that is, suitable just for you.At the first stage, approach the choice of yarn.Remember that the thinner the thread, the more time you will need to knit, and larger diameter yarn has a looser knitting and the product will be created faster. Cast on 10-15 stitches to get started. It is difficult to immediately guess the required size, so it is recommended to knit an example of ten loops to determine the size of the fabric. When you know how many centimeters of knitting are obtained from ten loops, calculate the number of elements for the initial row. The size of the knitted fabric should be equal to the width of the phone when stretched. If your mobile device has a significant height, then add 1-3 loops for the appropriate size, otherwise the phone will be difficult to fit into the case. Use the simplest knitting to quickly create a product. For example, you can knit one knit stitches in even and odd rows and then you get a ribbed fabric. Creating knit stitches is quite simple: using a knitting needle in your right hand, you pick up a loop from the left knitting needle in the direction from your left hand to your right, then throw it over the “working” stitch. knitting needle loop. It is important that at the moment of casting the loop, the thread is behind the work. Then pull the new knitted loop onto the right knitting needle, and fold the knitted element down from the left knitting needle. This loop will not unravel because a new loop is pulled through it, so the element is tightly fixed. Knit all the loops of the row according to the type of front elements, only the last loop is knitted inside out. It must be knitted in this way for a smooth edge of the product. Turn the work over; you should always simply slip the first stitch onto the right needle without knitting it. Start knitting the front loops from the second element to the end of the row, but again knit the very last loop according to the purl loop principle. Knit a long fabric so that it can be folded in half and you get the size of the height of the phone plus, you also need to knit two centimeters of satin stitch, which will provide a margin for the closing part. This overlap will close the top of the case and prevent the phone from falling out of the bag.
When the length of the knitted product is sufficient,close the top row. To do this, you need to knit two loops together from the left knitting needle and return the newly formed loop to the left knitting needle, then two elements are knitted together again, and the elongated loop returns to the first knitting needle. Pass the thread through the last loop and tighten it.
The next stage – side stitchingcover. It is more convenient to make a seam using a needle and simple threads that are harmonious in color. Sew the side parts of the knitted fabric over the edge at the height of the phone, leaving space for the fastener, that is, 2-3 cm on one side should peek out and not be sewn.
Sew a small piece of adhesive tape onto the part that is peeking out. The second part of the clasp is fixed to the case on the other side so that you can close a small handbag and the phone does not get lost.
The front side of the accessory can be decoratedaccording to your taste, for example, embroider with rhinestones or lay out a pattern of beads. Do not try to attach large stones to the case, as they will come off under their own weight and will not be very convenient during sudden movements.
The last step is to create a handle foraccessory This piece is knitted from five loops in the same way, that is, the front loops are constantly used, and the first and last loops are knitted as side loops.
The length of the bag should be comfortable for yourchild, so try it on at the knitting stage. When the fabric is knitted to the desired size, simply bind off the last stitches. Sew the handle to the small phone bag on the sides of the case from the inside. Try to sew securely with several seams so that the accessory will last a long time. A convenient and beautiful phone case is ready!