A pretty number made to fit an iPad, or adjust the size to fit any tablet.

■ Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton (100% cotton, 100g/200m), 1 ball of each:

Yarn A Deep Coral (3767), Yarn B Coral (3752), Yarn C White Peach (3753), Yarn D Natural (3718)

A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

A 5mm button and matching thread

MEASUREMENTS

18x23.5cm (7x9 1/4in)

TABLET SLEEVE

Using Yarn A and leaving a very long tail for a dc seam, ch80.

Row 1 (RS) 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each st across, turn. [79 sts]

Follow the Basic Pattern, working 15 dc rows with Yarn A. Change to Yarn B and work an Eyelash row then 15 dc rows. 

Next row Change to Yarn C, work an Eyelash row, ch10 for button loop, ss to 10th ch from hook, turn.

Work 15 dc rows in Yarn C. Change to Yarn D, work an Eyelash row then 15 dc rows. Do not fasten off. Fold piece in half, matching up stripes. Work a dc seam to join the short edges. Fasten off. 

Work a dc seam across the other short edge (Row 1) using long tail. Weave in ends. Sew button opposite button loop.  

BASIC EYELASH STITCH PATTERN

With Yam A, ch a multiple of 6 + 2, as stated in the pattern overleaf.

Row 1 (RS) 1dc into the second ch from the hook, 1dc into each st across, turn.

Dc rows Work the number of dc rows stated in the pattern (on the sample above, there are 5 rows) as follows: Ch1 (does not count as dc), 1dc into each st across, turn.

**Eyelash row Change to Yarn B, *1dc into the next st, 1dc into the next st of row below, 1dc into the next st 2 rows below, 1dc into the next st 3 rows below, 1dc into the next st 4 rows below, 1dc into the next st 5 rows below; repeat from *until last st, 1dc into the last st, turn.

Dc rows Work the number of dc rows stated in the pattern. Repeat from ** once with Yarn C. Repeat from ** once with Yarn D.

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Note: To work in rounds, join the end of each round with a ss in the first st.