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Craft an Innovative I-Cord Needle Cozy

comments (2) September 4th, 2008     

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Tina_Hilton Tina Hilton, contributor
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Convert an unused gauge swatch into a delightful needle case.
I used an entrelac gauge swatch, but you could use any swatch on hand or knit up a new piece to accommodate the needle size you choose.
To maintain an even tube structure, pull the yarn snugly from the other side.
Convert an unused gauge swatch into a delightful needle case.

Convert an unused gauge swatch into a delightful needle case.

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Take an anchor stitch on the bottom left. 


 Anchor the holders in place with a tack stitch. Be careful not to go through the front of the case.

Take the threaded needle and weave over and under the five I-cord tubes and take a tack stitch.


 Weave the yarn over and under the I-cord, making sure not to twist the yarn.

Reverse direction and weave under and over the tubes to the opposite side, and make that tack stitch there, too. Repeat the weaving back and forth until you reach the top. Make a secure tack stitch and cut the threads. Secure the I-cord tie to the back of the case with a couple of stitches. 


 From the back it looks like an undersea creature!

Make use of the inside flaps of the case to store handy notions like an extra tapestry needle, stitch markers, or whatever your project dictates. 


 Use it as a handy accessory caddy, too.

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Comments (2)

Jen1964 writes: SOooo Cute! Very intriguing pattern too. I've always sewn my knitting pouches in the past, but they're big and a little bulky for how much they hold. Sometimes you want something smaller. And I never figured out where to put the stitch markers like that. Looks like a fun weekend project (for my daughter & I).
Posted: 6:21 am on September 19th
cjms writes: What a great idea and Sew Stylish! I can't wait to pull out my scrapes to start knitting for gifts. Thanks, Tina.
Posted: 12:03 pm on September 10th
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