at last

ipod hoody

At last... I finally remade my ipod/mobile phone hoody, and this time

remembered to write down the instructions as I went!

* Using 8ply yarn (I think that its probably dk in the UK, and light

worsted in the US?...but the tension doesn't really matter anyway,

as "about right" is perfect for this hoody), and size 3.25mm

knitting needles, cast on 22sts.

* Purl 3, place marker, p4, place marker, p8, place marker, p4,

place marker, p3

* Knit row, increasing once into stitch before and after the markers

* Purl row

* Repeat the last 2 rows until there are 10 sts before the 1st

marker, ending with a purl row

* Knit to 1st marker and place sleeve stitches on spare yarn, knit

back section and place 2nd sleeve sts on yarn, finish row. There

should now be 42 sts.

* Work in stocking stitch until body measures 10cm ending with a

purl row.

* (K2tog, p1) across the whole row.

* Work in k1 p1 rib for 2cm before casting off the sts.

* Rejoin the yarn to the sleeve sts, and work in stocking st for

8cm.

* (K2tog, p1) across the whole row

* Work in k1 p1 rib for 2cm before casting off the sts.

* Hood - with right side facing, pick up 22 sts around neck edge,

and stocking stitch for 7cm. Cast off

* Join hood seam.

* With right side facing and using novelty yarn, pick up 64 sts

around front edge of jacket, and knit about 2 or 3 rows. Cast off.

* Sew sleeve seams. Sew the bottom of the jacket closed (to create

the bag), and sew half way up the front opening.

* Finally, stitch the bottom of the sleeves to the body, to stop

them from flopping around!

I hope that all makes sense, but please let me know if there is a

mistake or if anything is unclear. Have fun if you decide to make

it....and i would LOVE to see photos or comments :-)