One last batch of iphone/phone cosies, and then I am definitely moving on. I decided to have a go at something a bit more graphic with simple colours, that I hope might appeal to teenagers. So these are the Love Heart Cosies. The colours really are this bright.
The embroidered hearts are made up of lots of hand-embroidered french knots. It is fun slowly building up the knotty area, and the padding of the knots give a bit of extra protection to the phone or iphone. I have found them really quite hard to photograph, but hope you can tell how thick and luscious the hearts are.
The top of the cosy is so stretchy it is really easy to get your iphone in and out, but tight enough so it won't fall out. If you want to make your own my pattern is still available free on ravelry, and my tutorial on french knots is in my right sidebar.
These are really aimed at my forthcoming craft fairs, but I may put a few in my Etsy shop. I am toying with the idea of something for the boys. Perhaps an embroidered skull made up of knots, as there do seem a lot of skulls around. Can't quite decide, as time is running out, and also my son insists that no self-respecting boy would want any sort of knitted cosy for his phone. He's probably right!
Very cute! I like the French knots. Your son is probably right, for most age groups of young boys!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Love those hearts.
ReplyDeleteThe hearts are gorgeous. It must have taken you ages to do all those french knots. I can see where your son is coming from about the knitted cosy. How about making some in fabric instead xx
ReplyDeleteThose french knots are great. Aren't they fun? They are one of my favorite embroidery stitches.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought they were hot water bottle covers...so cute!
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic and snuggly warm :-) (crochet addict uk)
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute, and thanks for the free pattern!
ReplyDeleteSo cute :) These would look awesome as hot water bottle covers too!
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Natalie
Marigolds' Loft
Those are very pretty, I love the hearts!
ReplyDeleteLove these :D
ReplyDeleteTeenage market is a tough one. I can see skulls appealing. The hearts are perfect and anything that protects their phones has got to be a winner.
ReplyDeleteI love all these french knots, the texture they add is great.
ReplyDeleteMy son agrees with yours, he says "a phone is an inanimate object and doesn't need a cosy" . Just make lovely ones for girls who do appreciate the benefits of a cosy phone!
I love the colour and design of your cases. I think teenage girls would love them. What do boys know anyway? They are far too practical.
ReplyDeleteAli x
They look amazing i love them, I have no idea how to do french knots, but they certainly look very effective x
ReplyDeleteAww these look so soft and cosy! I can just see them going down well with girls. As for the boys... a knitted cosy might not be their first choice but on the other hand they might surprise you, i'm sure its worth giving it a go! x
ReplyDeleteI love the hearts!
ReplyDeleteThese look great. Fab colours. I hope they sell well at the craft fairs.
ReplyDeleteI love the texture the french knots give to the cosy, I'm sure skulls would be very popular too.
ReplyDeletehow sweet are these :D Saw on Handmade Harbour
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I think these could work well as Valentine's gifts too.
ReplyDeleteThe skull idea is good. I've noticed that they seem to be liked by people of either gender.
They're great, must have taken you ages to do all those knots but what a nice effect
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love the hearts! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!
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