Leaf Lace Tablet Cover Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Jo Allport
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

Lace

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Make sure your tablets and e-readers stay safe and scratch-free with Jo Allport’s pretty knitted case

Knitted in a soft wool yarn, this cover will protect your devices when they’re not in use. It’s a great project for those of you who are new to lace knitting as there’s no tricky shaping to contend with and if you’re not confident following a chart, we’ve got the written instructions too. Download the knitting pattern today to get started in time for your Christmas gifting.

Double-pointed needles are used for the i-cord button loop.

Sizing

To fit tablet: 18cm wide x 1cm deep x 25cm long

What you need

Yarn: King Cole Merino Blend DK, shade 3492 Thyme, two 50g balls
Needles: 3.5mm straight, 3.5mm double-pointed, two (for i-cord)
Button: 2.75cm
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Yarn forward (yarn over)
k3tog
sssk
ssk
k2tog
i-cord
lace
lace knitting
following a knitting chart

Meet the designer

Jo Allport is an extremely talented designer who can turn her hand to almost anything from glorious garment knitting patterns to accessories and homewares. If you enjoyed making this pattern, view all of Jo's patterns here and check out our full homewares knitting pattern collection here.

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