My Kindle Sock

TallMomof2 · 03-04-2009, 12:37 PM

While I'm waiting for a decent Kindle case I pulled out a skein of Opal Rain Forest Sock Yarn and made myself a sock.

Knitted in the round on size 3, started with 80 stitches. Knit in stockinette stitch until 1 inch before desired length. Switched to garter stitch on the front and continued in stockinette stitch for another inch. Cast off garter stitch portion and continued in stockinette stitch to make a flap (first two and last two stitches done in garter stitch). Knit the last inch of the flap in garter stitch. Knit 2 I Cords for a closure.

The model in the picture is my fat cat, Jeri.

krisk · 03-04-2009, 12:54 PM

Oh that's very nice!

zelda_pinwheel · 03-04-2009, 12:55 PM

i'm impressed.

Octochick · 03-04-2009, 08:25 PM

Very cute both the sock and your model

!

KimmyA · 03-05-2009, 09:53 AM

You did a great job. I really like the colors. It's pretty.

pagansoul · 03-05-2009, 11:27 AM

I'm better with a sewing machine. Will have to give a design some thought. Reminds me of all those crazy people paying $20 for 5 little socks for their pod. Take a look in a Goodwill, Flea Market or make it yourself for goodness sake. I like your color selection.

TallMomof2 · 03-05-2009, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the compliments!

The yarn is one of the engineered yarns that form patterns and stripes as you knit so it's quite easy to end up with a nice looking item.

I also sew and am thinking up a possible case/cover but don't have the time now to devote to that.

kindlenewbie · 03-06-2009, 01:37 AM

That's a really cute cover.

Emmalita · 03-06-2009, 08:14 AM

Really cute! Good job.

Cyndall · 03-06-2009, 10:04 AM

You could sell those on Ebay! Really cute.

TallMomof2 · 03-06-2009, 12:02 PM

Considering how long it takes to knit (8 to 10 hours) I don't know if I could charge enough to make it worth my time. That's the problem with handmade items, you really can't count your time when it comes to pricing. So, I knit for myself and my family.

Plumfan · 03-06-2009, 12:05 PM

If I put that next to my ten ton cat for a picture, he would try to perch on it.
The sock is lovely, I wish I was crafty.

rlparker · 03-06-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

While I'm waiting for a decent Kindle case I pulled out a skein of Opal Rain Forest Sock Yarn and made myself a sock.
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Nice

MonaLS · 03-06-2009, 10:17 PM

That's lovely! Good job!!!

PrendereEtPrendi · 03-08-2009, 10:33 PM

Really sweet!

03-04-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	My Kindle Sock While I'm waiting for a decent Kindle case I pulled out a skein of Opal Rain Forest Sock Yarn and made myself a sock. Knitted in the round on size 3, started with 80 stitches. Knit in stockinette stitch until 1 inch before desired length. Switched to garter stitch on the front and continued in stockinette stitch for another inch. Cast off garter stitch portion and continued in stockinette stitch to make a flap (first two and last two stitches done in garter stitch). Knit the last inch of the flap in garter stitch. Knit 2 I Cords for a closure. The model in the picture is my fat cat, Jeri. Attached Thumbnails

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03-04-2009, 12:54 PM	#2
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	Oh that's very nice!

03-04-2009, 12:55 PM	#3
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	i'm impressed.

03-04-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
Octochick Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 274 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta Device: Kindle	Very cute both the sock and your model !

03-05-2009, 09:53 AM	#5
KimmyA Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: kindle	You did a great job. I really like the colors. It's pretty.

03-05-2009, 11:27 AM	#6
pagansoul Fanatic Posts: 509 Karma: 1098204 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Device: iPhone5, iPad Gen3, Kobo, Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	I'm better with a sewing machine. Will have to give a design some thought. Reminds me of all those crazy people paying $20 for 5 little socks for their pod. Take a look in a Goodwill, Flea Market or make it yourself for goodness sake. I like your color selection.

03-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#7
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	Thanks for the compliments! The yarn is one of the engineered yarns that form patterns and stripes as you knit so it's quite easy to end up with a nice looking item. I also sew and am thinking up a possible case/cover but don't have the time now to devote to that.

03-06-2009, 01:37 AM	#8
kindlenewbie Trying to win a Kindle 2! Posts: 19 Karma: 60 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Deep South Device: Kindle 2	That's a really cute cover.

03-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#9
Emmalita Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kindle	Really cute! Good job.

03-06-2009, 10:04 AM	#10
Cyndall Member Posts: 19 Karma: 50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Device: sony 505 and 700	You could sell those on Ebay! Really cute.

03-06-2009, 12:02 PM	#11
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	Considering how long it takes to knit (8 to 10 hours) I don't know if I could charge enough to make it worth my time. That's the problem with handmade items, you really can't count your time when it comes to pricing. So, I knit for myself and my family.

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03-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#12
Plumfan Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Device: Kindle 2	If I put that next to my ten ton cat for a picture, he would try to perch on it. The sock is lovely, I wish I was crafty.

03-06-2009, 10:17 PM	#14
MonaLS Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 34 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Kindle (Gen 1), Kindle DX, Kindle Fire, LG Enact	That's lovely! Good job!!!

03-08-2009, 10:33 PM	#15
PrendereEtPrendi Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Really sweet!