The thing I was swatching last week. . .
. . .is finished.
I made a long strip of star stitch. . .
. . .folded it in half. . .
. . .crocheted around the edges, "seamed" up the sides, and a bit added to the top. . .
. . .to create a phone holster.
When I go walking, I use an app on my phone to track how long and how far I go. I have a phone "purse" that I made for my previous phone, but it's kind of awkward to use, so I'd been planning on making a new one.
After covering the earbuds cord, I realized that this yarn would be perfect. [The yarn was a Christmas present from my brother two (?) years ago. It was from a "mystery box" from this seller on Etsy, the colorway (which I looked for, but it doesn't appear to still be in stock) called 50 Shades of Love.] So, I started playing, and this is what I came up with.
The pictures are awful, but it's too hot to set up my lightbox. I'll get better pics another time. And I can make this better, so there's probably a redo in my future. But for the moment, I like it.
It'll do what it's intended for. And that's all I need for the moment.
Very clever!
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DeleteHi Liz - looks good and very practical too ... enjoy using it - all the best Hilary
ReplyDeleteNever underestimate the value of something just doing what it's intended to do!
ReplyDeleteLooks good to me! I can't imagine being hot now, as autumn temperatures are hovering around the forties and fifties here. My teal colored fingerless gloves are keeping my hands warm, by the way. :) Be well!
ReplyDeleteYesterday when I was taking pictures, it was about 90 F here. But considering how it was 102 F on Wednesday, that was a nice cool down. Glad the gloves are working out.
DeleteI love the colors! And the pattern looks like flowers. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! That yarn really works well with that pattern.
ReplyDeleteNice threads! you've got a good blend in the design.
ReplyDeleteToo hot? Want to cool down, visit New York State! Our trees are turning, too. I investigated the Etsy site you linked to. I've never treated myself to that kind of luxury yarn. But it sure is tempting.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have bought it for myself. It was a gift.
DeleteAre you selling them? Very clever idea and it came out great!
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I enjoy mystery boxes and they can be addictive.
ReplyDeleteThis look very beautiful.
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DeleteThis is clever and a great way to keep your phone close and quick to get to.
ReplyDeleteI made something similar years ago, but this makes it easier to get out and put away while walking.
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ReplyDeleteHey, that's cool! I love it! I've never even thought to make myself a phone holster and I need to. I walk quite a bit and always with a cross body purse. It's okay but not very handy. This is really cool.
ReplyDeleteYeah, there's something about that strap across your body. . . I find I make things for my phone and my ereader. And my lip balm. And my water bottle. . .
DeleteVery clever and it looks lovely.
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