smg55039 Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Last Christmas, after a year of dedicated inquiry and pestering, Santa got me an Elph. Cannon SureShot Elph that is. I've entered the 21st century of photography. I'm loving it. My picture taking skills haven't improved any, but I'm saving a bundle in developing costs. One day I pulled my Elph from my purse only to discover that the little lens covers can be pushed open fairly easily by foregin objects - objects that thrive in the tight confines of my miniturized purse. Once the lens gets scratched, the camera is dead. So what's a girl to do? Order something expensive from Cannon and wait weeks? I don't think so... I have scrap yarn! I have crochet hook! The ExBF ditched months ago, I have a lot of spare time! I have cozy! I also have a friend with a sister with the same camera. Since Friend squeeled like a toddler over my cozy, I just had to make one for Sister. Mine is on the Left. It's yellow Red Heart Terry Spun done on a G hook. Sister's is on the Right. It's "mill end" acrylic (probably Caron Soft) done on a F hook. I was worried about creating hard spots that could damage the camera so there are no closures. I was planning on velcro, but there are just some things you just can't find around here. If I had to do it again, I would have designed in an accessory pouch so I could have an extra memory card handy when I needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 very handy! i love the look of the terry spun, i've never seen anything like it. you could still add a pouch if you cut a piece of fabric and blanket stitch it on. it might ruin the look of your wonderful crochet somewhat. crochet a tiny lil pouch in thread/baby yarn and attatch it with a loop through one of the other crochet stitches and it can hang off the side like those lil mobile phone charms that are so popular! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinascrochethaven Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Awesome! Cozies are so great:manyheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearnin' for Yarn Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Very cool! I really love the look of the terryspun, also. Both are beautiful! Nicole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarncat Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Fun cozies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seneca and Scooch Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 What a great idea! They're very nice. Coralie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Wonderful idea! I didn't even know I needed one till I saw yours, but it's definitely a must-have for a digital camera that travels in a purse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworm Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 That is a great idea! How come people have thought of cell phone and ipod cozies, but until now there was no camera cozy! I think I'll make one for my sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmarcene Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I have an elph and would love to make one of these for it! Can you give me a pattern to follow, or just something to get me started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhasaapsolady Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb b Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Nice job, very cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Hooked Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 A truly clever idea!!!! Since I'm hoping that santa will bring me a digital camera for Xmas, probably I could crochet one in advance. Then when asked what's that then I'll be able to drop a subtle hint for what I really want for Xmas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg55039 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Many thanks. I had no idea that this was something new. With all the iPod cozies, cell phone pouches, coffee cozies, and remote wranglers, I figured someone somewhere had to have done this before. Wonder of wonders. I never made a pattern. I made it up as I went and eyeballed the sizing. If y'all can give me some time I can at least document what I did on the yellow version. Fair warning - I never learned to crochet correctly so don't be surprised by glaring errors of poor crochet technique. One note: I had, somewhere in the planning of this object, thought about putting a pocket on one side. Then I decided it would create that dread hard spot. Then it was a matter of how to keep a pocket closed and how that may interfere with the pouch flap, etc.. I still haven't figured that part out but I'm back to desiring pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg55039 Posted November 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 What there is of a pattern can be found at the Northern Montgomery County Stitch n' Bitch site http://www.papaya-palace.com/stitchnbitch/index.php?n=Main.CameraPouch Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondi Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Love it. I think I will make one for my DD. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Jane Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 They are great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyLoLo1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 This is a great great gift. :c9 Thanks for the pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyLoLo1 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 SMG55039 Then it was a matter of how to keep a pocket closed and how that may interfere with the pouch flap, etc.. I still haven't figured that part out but I'm back to desiring pocket. OneCrafySham did this very nice Ipod Nano Case. The flap closure on it will be great for your camera pouches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic84 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 A truly clever idea!!!! Since I'm hoping that santa will bring me a digital camera for Xmas, probably I could crochet one in advance. Then when asked what's that then I'll be able to drop a subtle hint for what I really want for Xmas.... oh genius!! I'm going to try that too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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