When I was knitting my Log Cabin Blanket, I noticed that after I had completed the first five strips, the work was the exact same size as my iPad. (I noticed this because there is a high counter in my house where I put all of the precious things I don’t want the dogs to touch – which includes my knitting and my iPad.)

I didn’t pay this much attention until I started noticing scratches on my iPad screen. I know it has to be from stuffing it into my knitting bag, where it then has to fight with Addi Turbo needles.

Then the cartoon light bulb went off over my head! I decided to felt a sturdy, soft case for my iPad.

Here’s a rundown of how I did it –

Using 100% wool, follow the Log Cabin Blanket instructions, stopping after completing Strip 5.

Follow the instructions for knitting a border – 10 ridges each side.

Make a second one of these, and seam them together on three sides, leaving one of the short sides open.

Felt in a hot washer – mine took about 35 minutes. Check the felting process frequently. You want it to felt down to slightly smaller than your iPad, so that you can stretch it into a snug fit. Once the size is correct, run the washer on “spin” for about 30 seconds to spin out most of the water.

Put your iPad in a plastic bag, and slide it into the case while it’s still a little wet. Shape the corners, giving it a good tug wherever it needs it.

Some of the wools I used turned out to be pretty fuzzy. I took a little pair of scissors and gave it a haircut wherever it needed it. Also, the fit on mine is snug enough that I really don’t need any kind of fastener at the open end.

Okay, enough playtime for me. Back to work.