Blackberry Purl Cover by Terry Patterson

Blackberry Purl Cover

Knitting
Sirdar
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
4.5 mm

No one likes the bulky plastic Blackberry covers so here is a friendly knitted wallet, in very appropriate bramble stitch. I was delighted to find it works like a knitted version of bubble wrap, keeping the keys safe from being accidentally knocked and protecting the screen from scratches.

A simple wallet design with ribbed top.

Sizing was a bit trial and error. Knit a few rows in stocking stitch in the recommended tension to get the width right. I am a fairly slack knitter so you might need larger needles.

Drawstring (optional) was made with a 4.5mm crochet hook - the only one I had.

I am going to experiment with related stitches for other covers - berry and honeycomb might be good, also thick cabling designs.