Camera Case

The first of many 'square' knitting ideas is a very simple camera case. My camera was starting to get really scratched in my bag so I wanted to make a cover to prevent this happening.

I thought of 2 ways that I could make the cover. By joining 2 squares, one longer than the other for a flap, or by joining 3 squares, with one thin 1 between the other 2.

Both cases are made by knitting squares with only the knit stitch. Work out the size of your square by measuring it up against the object you want to make a cover for, it doesn't have to be a camera.

The 2 methods [left: 2 square right: 3 square]

Sewn up 2 square camera case [left: open, right: closed]

Sewn up 3 square camera case [left: front open, right: back open]

The flaps can be fastened however you want. A possible way is either Velcro or poppers.

To easy sew the pieces together place the squares right side to right side [the right side is the side you want to see when its finished... its like sewing it up inside out]and sew as in the left hand picture. This technique will look like the right hand picture on the outside of the finished piece.

What is Square Knitting?

The aim of Knitting Squares is to show knitters how they can experiment and play with making their own knitted objects. Knitted objects made up of squares means that if you have only just learnt to knit you can go on to design and make your own creations with nothing more than the first stitch you have learnt. Knitting squares is also a good way to start thinking about how to form your own knitted pieces if you haven't just learnt to knit but always follow patterns and you can draw in what you already know about knitting. Knitting squares believes that knitting is amazing and creative but that the way knitting is centred around following patterns removes the potential of individual creativity.