19 Fabulous Electronics Cozies That Make Great Gifts & Fundraisers

Enjoy this collection of fun yet practical free knitting patterns for cozies for electronics, great for fundraising

Let’s say you’ve completely run out of ideas for gifts to knit for a teenaged or preteen kiddo in your life–a son or daughter, a grandchild, a niece or nephew, the child of a dear friend.

Or, let’s say that you’re looking for a particularly useful knitting project that’s not only fun to knit but that will appeal to all ages–but especially those preteen or teenaged kiddos–at a craft fair or bazaar.

Might I suggest you knit cozies for electronics?

Mobile phones and tablets are practically ubiquitous these days. But they’re also fragile; one drop or fall and it could all be over for them.

These kinds of devices are so ubiquitous that covers and cases designed to protect them are an entire industry in themselves. So you’ll need to stand out if you want to knit and sell these kinds of products.

They need to be unique. Eye-catching. Clever. Fun. The opposite of what you might find in a stodgy electronics store.

Fortunately, this collection of free knitting patterns for electronic cozies are exactly that!

In this collection, you’ll find covers for cell phones, tablets (including iPads and e-readers like Kindles), and a special category of other ideas.

Keep Those Mobile Phones Cozy

Who? iPod Cozy

• What you’ll need to make it: About 40 yards worsted weight yarn; US Size 6 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); stitch markers; two small buttons; sewing needle and thread

• Why you’ll want to: Because this sleeve is absol-hoot-ly adorable. 🦉Because it’s a delightful way to try cables. Because this captivating cozy will undoubtedly fly off the table at any fair or bazaar. (Don’t worry about the title of this pattern; I’ve suggested a larger needle size than the pattern calls for, which allows the finished project to fit larger devices.)

Whale Shark iPhone Cover

• What you’ll need to make it: About 150 yards DK weight yarn, with small amounts of contrasting color yarn (for polka dots) and a pink color (for the mouth); US Size 2.5 to 3 needles; pair of toy eyes (optional)

• Why you’ll want to: This is such a darling and clever idea! This isn’t a pattern for the faint of heart, but if you’d like to try something challenging, this pattern is worth it. (As a bonus, you could sell it just as a fun little toy.)

iPhone 6 Case

• What you’ll need to make it: About 90 yards of fingering weight yarn in a multitude of colors; US Size 1 or 2 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); US Size B crochet hook; a cute button

• Why you’ll want to: While this is a simple pattern, it’s also well-constructed and quite adaptable. The sample is knitted with rainbow stripes, which is absolutely gorgeous! You could also knit it in colors that match an upcoming holiday or the colors of your community’s sports team.

Herringbone iPhone Cozy

• What you’ll need to make it: About 50 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn; US Size 7 or 8 circular needles or DPNs, depending on how you prefer to knit in the round

• Why you’ll want to: I love the stylish look of this herringbone design. I think it rivals anything you might see in a “fashion” section of a phone case shop.

Lacy Cabled Cell Phone Cozy

• What you’ll need to make it: About 50 or 60 yards fingering weight yarn; US Size 1 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); cable needle or spare DPN; button; sewing needle and thread

• Why you’ll want to: The lace-and-cables design is, like the Herringbone cozy, far more stylish than anything you’ll find in a phone cover shop. It’s also a great way to practice lace and/or cables.

bHive

• What you’ll need to make it: 60 to 70 yards fingering weight yarn; US Size 2 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round)

• Why you’ll want to: The honeycomb design of this pattern will make this cozy a beautiful treat for almost anyone.

Aran iPod Carrier

• What you’ll need to make it: About 50 to 60 yards fingering weight yarn; US Size 2 or 3 circular needles and/or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round, though you will want at least 2 DPNs for knitting the I-cord strap)

• Why you’ll want to: In addition to the adorable line of Xs and Os down the center of the case, this pattern also features some very pretty cables down either side. It’s also an outstanding way to get familiar and comfortable with charts on a smaller scale.

Pop Tart Cell Phone Pocket

• What you’ll need to make it: Small amounts of tan plus another pastel color of worsted weight yarn; US Size 5 needles; any notions you wish to use for decorations (suggestions can be found in the pattern)

• Why you’ll want to: This pattern is deceptively clever. It’s an easy way to give intarsia a try. And… it’s a phone pocket shaped like a Pop-Tart, for heaven’s sake. What’s not to love?

Weasley Cell Cozy

• What you’ll need to make it: About 90 yards worsted weight yarn (and a small amount in a contrasting color); US Size 4 circular needles and/or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round, though you’ll need at least 2 DPNs to create an I-cord)

• Why you’ll want to: This adorable “phone sweater” was modeled after the Weasley Family Sweaters from Harry Potter movies. However, it can easily be knitted and enjoyed by anyone, including those who couldn’t care less about HP. It certainly makes an easy and low-risk way to practice sweater construction!

Sheep Circular Needles Holder

• What you’ll need to make it: About 100 yards (total) of DK weight yarn in blue and green, with a small amount of gray; small amount of fluffy white novelty yarn; US Size 6 needles; one 1-inch button and two small flower buttons (optional)

• Why you’ll want to: This adorable sheep-y case was, as the name suggests, originally designed to hold circular needles. But its shape and size make it perfect for a phone or a small e-reader, too!

Cozies to Keep Tablets and E-Readers Safe

Argyle Cardigan for Kindle 3

• What you’ll need to make it: Worsted weight yarn in two colors, 72 yards for main and 58 yards for contrasting; US Size 6 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); stitch markers; one 1-inch button, sewing needle, and thread

• Why you’ll want to: If you’ve never done colorwork before but absolutely love the classic and elegant look of argyle, you’ll want to give this gorgeous pattern a try.

Oxford Envelope

• What you’ll need to make it: About 120 yards DK weight yarn (in 2 different colors); US Size 3 and 7 needles; 2 3/4-inch buttons

• Why you’ll want to: I don’t think anyone designs a bag like Frankie Brown. This beautiful design is a keeper! It’s made for iPads or Kindles, but it also has tips for adapting the pattern to other sizes (to fit phones, for instance). I created this envelope myself years ago for my husband, and I had a ball knitting it.

Owlish Netbooksleeve

• What you’ll need to make it: About 150 yards bulky weight yarn (primarily in one color, with a few smaller amounts for eyes, beak, and flap); US Size 11 or 13 needles; US Size J crochet hook; cable needle or spare DPN

• Why you’ll want to: Come on. It’s a tablet/e-reader/netbook case in the shape of an owl. What’s not to love, here?

Etch-a-Sketch iPad Cover

• What you’ll need to make it: About 230 yards of worsted weight yarn in red, black, and gray; US Size 7 needles; two white buttons

• Why you’ll want to: The name says it all. There’s something so charming about covering a high-tech iPad with such a retro-stylish cover!

Celtic Cables Kindle Cover

• What you’ll need to make it: About 300 yards fingering weight yarn; US Size 2 or 3 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); cable needle or spare DPN

• Why you’ll want to: The breathtakingly beautiful Celtic cables make this pattern almost unbeatable in its beauty. I love that you can use either solid color or variegated yarn, and it will still look gorgeous.

Chevron iPad Sleeve:

• What you’ll need to make it: 275 to 685 yards bulky weight yarn, in variety of colors as desired; US Size 9 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); two 1-inch pieces of Velcro

• Why you’ll want to: Chevron stripes are my favorite stripes! Even if you make it all one color, the chevron design will shine through. And if you want to make stripes, you can adjust the colors by holiday, by local sports team, etc.

Penguin Kindle Fire Cover

• What you’ll need to make it: 100 yards black worsted weight yarn, 50 yards white worsted weight yarn, and a small amount of orange; US Size 6 or 7 needles; two 1-inch white buttons

• Why you’ll want to: Penguins are so precious! It’s hard to say what could be cuter than a Kindle cover in the shape of a penguin.

Say What? Other Electronics Ideas

Fitbit Pocket

• What you’ll need to make it: 20 to 30 yards fingering weight yarn; US Size 1 circular needles and/or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round, though you’ll need at least 2 DPNs for the I-cord strap)

• Why you’ll want to: Though this tiny sock-on-a-string was designed to carry a Fitbit, one could actually use it to carry any variety of small electronic items or accessories, like flash drives, SD card readers, even batteries. Or, it could be used to carry a lip balm!

Cell Phone Resting Place

• What you’ll need to make it: About 90 yards worsted or light-worsted weight yarn (in multiple colors if you’d like); US Size 4 circular needles or DPNs (depending on how you prefer to knit in the round); stitch marker; plastic pellets (or rice) for stuffing

• Why you’ll want to: This isn’t a cozy, but it’s a darned clever idea. It’s basically a propping pillow for a phone. It’s perfect as a charging station, or times when you’d like to use your phone without holding it.
  
  For instance, you could use it to watch a video on your phone. Or if you’re in the kitchen and trying to follow a recipe on your phone, you could use this to prop it up (and away from splatters and dribbles).
  
  Actually, this is so clever that it may just be the next thing I knit. I want one!

Now you’ve got some great gift ideas and/or fundraisers that are fabulous for all ages!