A knitting blog by a girl who breaks things for a living.

This is only in a "rough draft" state. I made this up while knitting the newest version of the pattern (straight from my brain!) It makes corrections for some of the domokun features from my first knitted work (now has four pointy teeth instead of the way too many I had before). During the next few days I am probably going to be making further corrections to the pattern, so bear with me. If you're feeling adventurous, I more than welcome you to try this pattern. I appreciate any feedback for corrections! :)

(Corrections have been added, are BOLD)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

flat: 10cm X 20cm (flap open), 10cm X 15cm (flap closed)

Comfortably fits a Nintendo DS, but can be used for many other things (sunglasses, passports, keys, etc.)

MATERIALS

1 skein each of the following:

[MC] Karabella Aurora 8, Mustard.
[CC1] Karabella Aurora 8, Black.
[CC2] Karabella Aurora 8, Ecru.
[CC3] Karabella Aurora 8, Vermillion.
(I've noticed that Yarn Market will consistantly carry all colors at a fair price: http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Karabella_Yarn-Aurora_8_Yarn-665.html)
Tapestry Needle
1 set US 8 Straight or circular needles
2 Buttons (approx 1" diameter)

This is knitted as one "L" shaped piece, and then sewn together. This is mainly done because of my personal hate of weaving and finishing. However, this can be knitted in multiple pieces fairly easily. If you would prefer a copy of this, let me know. :)

PATTERN:

Using US 8 and MC, CO 40 sts.

Row 1: Sl1, then K till end of row.
Row 2: Sl1, then P till end of row.

Rep. rows 1-2 until end of row 14.

Row 15: Sl1, then K till end of row.
Row 16: Sl1, then P23. Switch to CC1, P12. Switch to MC, P4
Row 17: Sl1, then K2. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to CC2, K12. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K23.
Row 18: Sl1, then P22. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to CC2, P12. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to MC, P3.
Row 19: Sl1, then K2. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to CC3, K1. *Switch to CC2, K1. Switch to CC3, K2. (rep from * 2 more times). Switch to CC2, K1. Switch to CC3, K1. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K23
Row 20: Sl1, then P22. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to CC3, P12. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to MC, P3.
Row 21: Sl1, then K2. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to CC3, K12. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K23
Row 22: Sl1, then P22. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to CC3, P12. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to MC, P3.
Row 23: Sl1, then K2. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to CC3, K1. *Switch to CC2, K1. Switch to CC3, K2. (rep from * 2 more times). Switch to CC2, K1. Switch to CC3, K1. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K23
Row 24: Sl1, then P22. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to CC2, P12. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to MC, P3.
Row 25: Sl1, then K2. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to CC2, K12. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K23.
Row 26: Sl1, then P23. Switch to CC1, P12. Switch to MC, P4
Row 27: Sl1, then K till end of row.
Row 28: Sl1, then P23. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to MC, P10. Switch to CC1, P1. Switch to MC, P4.
Row 29: Sl1, then K2. Switch to CC1, K3. Switch to MC, K8. Switch to CC1, K3. Switch to MC, K23
Row 30. Sl1, then P21. Switch to CC1, P5. Switch to MC, P6. Switch to CC1, P5. Switch to MC, P2.
Row 31: Sl1, then K1. Switch to CC1, K3. Switch to CC2, K1. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K6. Switch to CC1, K3. Switch to CC2, K1. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K22
Row 32: Sl1, then P22. Switch to CC1, P3. Switch to MC, P8. Switch to CC1, P3. Switch to MC, P3.
Row 33: Sl1, then K3. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K10. Switch to CC1, K1. Switch to MC, K24.
Row 34: Sl1, then P till end of row.
Row 35: Sl1, then K till end of row.
Row 36: *K1, P1 (rep from * 10 times for 20 st total), P20
Row 37: K20, *P1, K1 (rep from * till end of the row)
Row 38: Cast Off the first 20 stitches, then P the remaining stitches.
Row 39: K all
Row 40: P all
Row 41: K all
Row 42: P all
Row 43: K all
Row 44: K1, P1, K1, P14, K1, P1, K1
Row 45: K1, P1, K16, P1, K1
Row 46: K1, P1, K1, P14, K1, P1, K1
Row 47: K1, P1, K16, P1, K1
Row 48: K1, P1, K1, P14, K1, P1, K1
Row 49: K1, P1, K16, P1, K1
Row 50: K1, P1, K1, P14, K1, P1, K1
Row 51: K1, P1, K3, Cast off 3, K5, Cast off 3, K2, P1, K1
Row 52: K1, P1, K1, P1, Cast On 3, P5, Cast on 3, P2, K1, P1, K1
Row 53: K1, P1, K16, P1, K1
Row 54: *K1, P1 (rep. from * till end of row)
Row 55: *P1, K1 (rep from * till end of row)
Row 56: P2TOG, p16, p2TOG
Row 57: Cast off all stitches.

Weave in ends. With the tapestry needle, sew up the bottom and the side of the work. Sew on buttons to the back, lining up with the button holes on the back flap.


(Click pic to get full image of the pattern chart)
Tada! You are done.

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the back of the domokun case


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