Friday, 18 October 2013

More Phone Cosies

Wild Rose

Wild Rose and Guelder Rose

I promised you more phone cosies, and have been busy stitching away. I have had such fun deciding what flowers to do next, and then researching them.  Thank you for all the suggestions. I now have a few more ideas in the pipeline. 

I have tried to stick to wild flowers, and have been a little bit influenced by the flowers in my favourite flower fairy books. I have a fairly good knowledge of wild flowers. Lots of long walks as a child. But it is still useful to do a bit of research to get them just right.


These are a selection of the books I have used. The book in the centre called Our Country's Flowers I found in a secondhand shop. It dates from Victorian times, and is full of beautiful old plates.

Guelder Rose and Bumble Bee


Shepherd's Purse

I've gone slightly off theme with my final cosy: the Monarch Butterfly below. Someone on ravelry asked me if I had considered a knitting pattern for Milkweed, a favourite flower of the Monarch Butterfly. I think it is beyond me to knit, so I decided to embroider one on this cosy. The new cosies are for sale in my Etsy Shop.

Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed

The basic knitting pattern for the cosy is now available for free on ravelry. It is a pretty simple knit, but this will save anyone working out the sizing. The bits that I think are quite cool is that I have used a stretchy cast on technique, which makes the top easy to get your phone in and out, but also keeps it nice and safe. The bottom of the cosy is grafted, so it has a lovely smooth finish.  I have photo tutorials on my blog for both these techniques.
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36 comments:

  1. Anonymous18 October 2013 at 00:27

    Wow! I love those embellishments! Most of all the one with the bee!

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  2. Janet18 October 2013 at 03:13

    They are all so beautiful. Wonderful embroidery. I'm also a fan of the flower fairies and have the same books as you. They are always good for inspiration.

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  3. Kathryn Ray18 October 2013 at 06:58

    Your embroidery is terrific!

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  4. Minding My Own Stitches18 October 2013 at 08:25

    Oh that darling bee!

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  5. Nancy McCarroll18 October 2013 at 09:11

    Love the one with bees, all are excellent!

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  6. Handmade by Stefanie18 October 2013 at 11:34

    Wow, such gorgeous cozies. You've got mad embroidery skills!

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  7. Clare18 October 2013 at 12:19

    These are so beautiful
    Clare x

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  8. Cathy Johnson18 October 2013 at 14:45

    Love love love these phone cosies! and your flowery books collection, they don't make books like that anymore.

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  9. WonderWhyGal18 October 2013 at 15:55

    I am in love with your embroidery and that you find inspiration from flowers.

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  10. Ana Love Craft20 October 2013 at 04:59

    Wonderful work like always! Love the delicate embroidery! Thanks for sharing!
    Enjoy your day!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  11. Sum of their Stories20 October 2013 at 08:46

    These are beautiful. What lovely things you make!

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  12. Unknown20 October 2013 at 11:39

    I had those flower fairy books when I was younger, I used to love reading them. Seeing them in your photos has brought back really happy memories!

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  13. Free Spirit Designs20 October 2013 at 11:53

    so beautiful! I've enjoyed seeing them pop up on facebook through the week :) I think my fav is the butterfly, so striking, i love them all though, the nature theme is right up my street :) x

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  14. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 12:02

    I love the bumble bee!

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  15. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 12:30

    The bee also caught my eye. A lovely little detail.

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  16. Anonymous20 October 2013 at 12:38

    The colours of these are all so pretty and delicate - very pretty all of them.

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  17. Fiddly Fingers20 October 2013 at 13:02

    Beautiful work. I love the Guelder Rose and the bumble bee :)

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  18. CatkinJane21 October 2013 at 00:51

    They are beautiful, love them all :)

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  19. Anonymous21 October 2013 at 01:15

    They are lovely - such a beautiful interpretation of nature. Gorgeous butterfly. Hope you have a good day.

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  20. Jan21 October 2013 at 02:34

    The busy bee is beeutiful !! as are your cozies :)

    There is so much inspiration in old books. I love to come across good ones in charity shops.

    Jan x

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  21. Unknown21 October 2013 at 02:42

    They are all beautiful. I was going to try and pick a favourite, but genuinely can't. Inspiring stuff.

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  22. Gertie21 October 2013 at 12:03

    Beautiful embroidery. My favourite - by a whisker - is the butterfly one. I just love the detail not only on the butterfly but also on the milkweed. It must have taken you ages to do the french knots xx

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  23. Dawn 21 October 2013 at 15:39

    So beautifully detailed, I love the Butterfly x

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  24. Natalie22 October 2013 at 07:02

    Another lovely collection...my favourite is the wild rose for sure.

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  25. sustainablemum22 October 2013 at 12:48

    They are beautiful.

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  26. Thuri23 October 2013 at 02:20

    So pretty love the embroidery

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  27. Hazels Crochet23 October 2013 at 03:22

    Your phone cosies are really cute, I have never thought of making a phone cosy :)

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  28. Corrie B23 October 2013 at 03:23

    I'm another thinking these are beautiful! You are incredibly talented :)

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  29. Anonymous23 October 2013 at 03:25

    Everything looks so perfect, I love your work!

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  30. Shirley-Ann23 October 2013 at 07:23

    Oh my goodness! Those cozies are just beautiful!

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  31. Candace23 October 2013 at 11:34

    They are really sweet, especially like the 2 blue ones.

    Popping over from WIP Wednesday.

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  32. Lucy Blossom24 October 2013 at 01:51

    You're so clever with the embroidery, the phone cases are stunning. My favourite is the monarch butterfly.

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  33. Mel at Adventures of Mel24 October 2013 at 05:12

    Those are so pretty. I love the blue ones, especially that one with the bee. And the fairy books are so neat; I don't think I've ever seen a fairy book.

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  34. CathieJ24 October 2013 at 09:15

    What beautiful phone cozies. I love the one with the bee.

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  35. Hanni24 October 2013 at 10:37

    Knitting and embroidery are working wonderful together! I love your projects!

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  36. Miriam24 October 2013 at 12:36

    Ginny these are absolutely so cute! Love them and the whimsy of the flowers too. You always make such lovely things

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