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Diamond Back Laptop Sleeve (felted)
As a software engineer, I carry my laptop all over the country and then some. It takes quite a bit of abuse, so a laptop sleeve is a “must” to protect it from scuffs and scratches.
Unfortunately, it seems that the only choices in the stores are boring/nearly-boring solid-colored cases or playful/funky color designs—not quite acceptable in a business environment.
The Diamond Back felted laptop sleeve is just the right mixture of dark business-like colors and a snazzy design that will work for both women and men.
And if you don’t own a laptop that needs to dress up, you could use this pattern to make a bag (just add a handle) or a great pillow for your favorite lounge chair… just thinking out loud. :)
Pattern Notes: The laptop sleeve is worked in the round, from the bottom up.
Skill level: Adventurous. Requires knitting in the round, reading a color chart, stranded color work, felting, and applying a zipper for closure.
Yarns: Patons Classic Wool (100% Pure New Wool, 223 yds/205 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein) in
- Main Color (MC): #00224 Grey Mix, 1.2 skeins
- Contrasting Color (CC1): #00226 Black, 1 skein
- Contrasting Color (CC2): #00201 Winter White, 1/3 skein
- Contrasting Color (CC3): #00230 Bright Red, 1/3 skein
Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) 24-inch circular (or two longer circulars)
Notions: Tapestry needle, one stitch marker, one 14” zipper (e.g. Coats Closed Bottom Sport Zipper), sewing needle, strong sewing thread (e.g. Coats DualDuty Button & Carpet).
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