Minion's I-pad or Tablet Cover evil version

Minion's I-Pad or Tablet Cover (Evil Version) by Stana D. Sortor

What is Being Made

This knitting pattern creates a protective cover for tablets and I-Pads inspired by the evil minions from the movie Despicable Me 2. The designer, Stana D. Sortor, developed this pattern after creating an adorable minion version and wanted to expand the design to include an evil character variation. The cover is a functional accessory that combines practical protection with playful character design.

Finished Dimensions

• Tablet cover: 8 ¼ inches (21 cm) wide by 11 ½ inches (29 cm) long
• I-Pad cover: 8 ¼ inches (21 cm) wide by 9 ½ inches (24 cm) long

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for crafters with basic to intermediate skills. The cover is constructed using knitting in the round, which creates a seamless, tubular fabric ideal for a fitted cover. Key stitches and techniques include:

• KFB (Knit in Front and Back): An increase stitch that creates 2 stitches from 1 stitch, used to shape the cover during construction
• SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit): A left-leaning decrease stitch that reduces stitches and helps shape the garment
• Standard knit and purl stitches for creating the body and textured details

Materials Required

The pattern calls for DK (double knit) weight yarn, though the materials list references medium worsted weight yarn, indicating some flexibility in yarn selection. Specific materials include:

• Approximately 1 ball of purple yarn (designer used Caron Simply Soft Grape #9610)
• Approximately 1 ball of black yarn
• 1 ball of Fun Fur or novelty yarn in a color matching the minion body (optional, for creating hair texture)
• Yarn remnants in white, black, and grey for details and facial features
• Double-pointed needles (DPN) in US size #3 / 3.25mm (set of 5), or preferred circular needle method for working in the round
• Additional notions: yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, stitch holder, and two buttons for embellishment

Pattern Overview

The evil minion tablet cover combines colorwork and shaping techniques to create a character-themed protective accessory. The use of novelty yarn for hair and button embellishments adds dimensional detail that brings the evil minion character to life. This free downloadable pattern from independent designer Stana D. Sortor offers a fun project for knitters interested in character-based designs and practical gift-making.