Free phone cover knitting pattern
Our free phone cover knitting pattern so satisfying to cast on in the morning and have a finished project ready to show off by nightfall. We love little stash-busters like this!
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This textured cosy has a great practical use too, protecting your precious mobile phone from accidental bumps and scrapes. Don't worry if you're still relatively new to knitting, as the texture is created simply by switching between knit and purl stitches.
You will need
- Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) – 1 ball of Gold (1709)
- A pair of 3.5mm needles
- A 3.5mm crochet hook
- A button
Tension
Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 28 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 3.5mm needles.
Measure your phone then check your tension – it's easier to change needle size at the beginning than to work out how many stitches and rows to add to maintain the pattern.
Size
7.5cm x 14cm
Abbreviations
This pattern uses our standard knitting abbreviations. It's written using UK metrics but it's really easy to convert – just check out our yarn weight conversion chart and knitting needle sizes guide.
Free phone cover knitting pattern
Cast on 43 sts using 3.5mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *K1, P1, K1, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2 P1, *P1, K1, P1, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.
Repeat these 2 rows once more. [4 rows of rib]
Row 5 (RS) K1, *P1, K3; rep from * to last 2 sts, P1, K1.
Row 6 P1, *K1, P3; rep from * to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Row 7 (RS) K1, *K1, P1, K1, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 8 P1, *P1, K1, P1, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.
Row 9 (RS) K1, *K2, P1, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 10 P1, *P2, K1, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.
Row 11 (RS) K1, *K1, P1, K1, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 12 P1, *P1, K1, P1, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.
Rows 5–12 form the stitch pattern. Repeat these rows until your knitting measures 14cm.
Cast off.
To make up
With right sides facing, join the bottom and side seams.
Weave in any loose ends and turn the cover the right way out.
Using the 3.5mm crochet hook work a length of chain stitch to measure 7cm.
Sew this to the centre back of the cover.
Attach a button to the front.
Stitch a strap!
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Discover more fun knitting stitches
If you've enjoyed making this free phone cover knitting pattern and want to discover more fun textured stitches to try, check out our list of 132 knitting stitches for beginners and beyond.
