Tablet Cases in Deramores Studio Chunky Acrylic - Downloadable PDF

Tablet Cases Knitting Pattern by Wendy Kippax – Deramores Studio Chunky Acrylic

Designed by Wendy Kippax, this downloadable PDF knitting pattern features a collection of tablet sleeve cases sized to fit popular tablet dimensions including 7in, 8in, 9.6in, and 10in devices. Each sleeve is knitted in one piece and seamed along the base and sides, creating a neat, protective case that is both practical and stylish. The pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an ideal weekend project for those new to knitting or looking for a satisfying, quick make.

About the Tablet Sleeve Designs

The pattern includes multiple tablet sleeve designs, each worked in a different stitch pattern to create a fabric that is thick enough to cushion and protect a device while remaining visually striking. The variety of stitch patterns used across the designs gives each sleeve its own distinct texture and character, and the wide range of shades available in Deramores Studio Chunky yarn means there is a colour scheme to suit every taste.

Construction and Design Details

Each tablet case is knitted in one piece and then seamed along the base and sides, keeping finishing simple and accessible for beginners. A 2cm button is required for each sleeve as a fastening, adding a charming, functional detail to the finished item. The chunky weight of the yarn and the textured stitch patterns combine to produce a fabric with excellent padding properties, helping to protect tablets from everyday bumps and scratches.

Stitch Patterns Used

The pattern makes use of several distinct stitch patterns across its designs, each producing a different fabric texture and thickness:

• Stocking Stitch – the classic smooth knit fabric, worked with a tension of 13 stitches x 16 rows per 10cm, providing a clean, even surface.
• Cosmopolitan Stitch – a decorative stitch pattern worked at a tension of 12 stitches x 16 rows per 10cm, adding visual interest to the fabric.
• Fisherman's Rib – a deeply textured, squishy ribbed fabric worked at a tension of 20 stitches x 12 rows per 10cm, producing an especially thick and cushioning result ideal for tablet protection.

Techniques and Stitches

The pattern introduces knitters to a range of techniques and stitches that are clearly explained within the PDF. Key stitches and techniques include:

• Knit (k) – the fundamental knitting stitch used throughout.
• Purl (p) – used in combination with knit stitches to create textured fabrics.
• Yarn Over (YO) – bringing the yarn over the needle to create an extra stitch, often used decoratively.
• K2tog (Knit Two Together) – a simple decrease worked by knitting two stitches together as one, shaping the fabric neatly.
• K1BL (Knit into the Stitch Below) – a technique central to the Fisherman's Rib stitch, worked by inserting the needle into the stitch below the next stitch on the left-hand needle rather than into the stitch itself. This creates the characteristic deep, stretchy rib texture.
• Seaming – joining the knitted piece along the base and sides to form the finished sleeve shape.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for Deramores Studio Chunky acrylic yarn, with three colourways specified in the pattern:

• Aubergine (Yarn A) – 1 x 100g ball
• Elephant (Yarn B) – 1 x 100g ball
• Fuchsia (Yarn C) – 1 x 100g ball

Each sleeve requires only a single 100g ball of Deramores Studio Chunky, making this a wonderfully economical project. The chunky weight of the yarn ensures the finished fabric is substantial and protective without being overly bulky.

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