Crochet/Knit Covers/Cases (Tamagotchi P's)

[Kissa]

Hi!

So, I know there's been a few topics about crochet covers, but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for (I've searched), which is a pattern. Can someone help me out by directing me to a pre-existing thread, or by posting a pattern for me? I might be getting a P's soon, and I want to try my hand at crocheting or knitting a cover (I'd prefer knit, but I know it's easier to crochet in three dimensions).

Sorry I had to make this, I really tried searching here, Tama-zone, and googling everything I could think of.

Thank you all in advance. <3<3<3

 

[rarach]

Can you describe the style of cover you want to make? I knit & crochet, so perhaps I could help you find something.

 

[Kissa]

I really like these, but a more basic one would be fine. I just want one that will be on the Tama while I play and stuff. You know?

If that isn't helpful, I can find another example.

 

[rarach]

For a design like that, I think it would be easiest to crochet. If you know how to increase/decrease without following a pattern and most basic crochet, I would try starting with a chain that would make an oval to go around the screen. Increase a stitch or two, (possibly after every three or four stitches, or whatever seems to fit the best) as the tama widens for each row. Once you get towards the back you might have to play around with how much to decrease to see what allows for the best fit. I recommend frequently trying it on your tama as you go to see if it is as desired. This will give you the basic cover. You could add other parts to it if desired.

I hope this helps!

 

[Kissa]

I'm horrible at counting stitches (I usually just wing it. This is why my hats always end up way too small. My pet skull, Yorick, has way too many hats), but I'll give it my best shot with that!

Thank you so much! <3

 

[rarach]

I never really count stitches either. Just see how it looks after each row and decide if it needs increasing or decreasing. I made a cute apple cover that way. He he. The fruit, not the tech.

 

[Kissa]

Ooh, cool. Do you have pics of your apple cover? (Not to steal ideas, but to admire.) :3

 

[rarach]

I'll have to look for one when I'm on my laptop.

 

[Kissa]

Okay, coolio. :3

 

[cherryxz]

Here are some pictures of mine

I used a 4ply yarn (recommended hook size is 4mm) and I used a 3mm hook to make the stitches tigher.

I started out with a magic ring with 6 sc.

Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sts)

Round 3: 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch. Repeat around (18 sts) [multiples of 3]

Round 4: 1 sc in first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch. Repeat around (24 sts) [multiples of 4]

Round 5: 1 sc in first 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch. Repeat around (30 sts) [multiples of 5]

Round 6: 1 sc in first 4 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch. Repeat around (36 sts) [multiples of 6]

-Check if it fits the back of the tamagotchi, if yes stop increasing, if no increase your stitch count; multiples of 7 = 42 sts... and so on)

Depending on your tamagotchi model you might have to keep increasing the stitches, the pattern will keep increasing in multiples.

After the size fits the back of the tamagotchi, you just have to sc around, and eyeball to decrease the stitches as the front part is smaller. I usually do around 5 sc decrease in each round, but it really depends on how you crochet and how it fits your tamagotchi. If you want to make a hole to fit your lanyard or what not, you will have to trial and error to see which round you have to skip the stitches. I made mine too big, I guess skipping 2 stitches will be enough. To be safer you might want to skip 3 stitches. I skipped 4 :/ if you don't know how to do this just google "crochet how to make button hole".

I end my main yarn one round before it actually covers the tamagotchi and add in the furry yarn to have the effect.

To make those cute little ears you start with a magic ring with 8 sc and the next round double it (16 st). Cut it and join it to the cover Do note to make your yarn tail (both beginning and ending) longer so you can sew it in without having to attach new yarn!

Hope this helps

 

[Kissa]

Thank you so much! <3

I'm horrible with patterns, what do "sc" and "st" mean? Single crochet and stitches, maybe?

Also, those are freaking cuuuute~ Hopefully I can manage to make something similar.

First I need to finish knitting my hat (it's a gift), then I'll try to crochet a case. :3

 

[cherryxz]

No problem! Yes its sc - single crochet and st - stitches

 

[Kissa]

Sweetness. Thanks!

 

[phx.XD]

This is awesome.