Ipod Tube Sock

Here is my first attempt at a pattern for an ipod cozy. I made this out of some 100% mercerized cotton yarn, which knits up to look like the fanciest tube sock ever. Since the yarn was a little stiff, i washed the cozy after it was complete, and it softened right up. I think this pattern would also work well with self-patterning sock yarn.

needles: 4 double pointed US#4
4 double pointed US#5

yarn: Endless summer collection lara - main color (MC) less than 50m, small amount of a complimentary color (CC) for the stripes (currently available at elann.com). you could use just about any sport weight yarn.

CUFF:
CO 40 stitches and divide among the 3 needles.
Rows 1-6: K2 P2 in MC
Rows 7-10: K2 P2 in CC
Rows 11-13: K2 P2 in MC
Rows 14-17: K2 P2 in CC
Rows 18-22: K2 P2 in MC

BODY:
Knit for approximately 28 rows in mc, or until the cozy is about 1/2 inch from the desired length

DECREASES:
Decrease Row 1: K2tog K6
Decrease Row 2: K2tog K5
Decrease Row 3: K2tog K4
Decrease Row 4: K2tog K3
Decrease Row 5: K2tog K2
Decrease Row 6: K2tog K1
Decrease Row 7: K2tog 3 times (do not repeat this to the end of the row. only do it 3 times. this row is left incomplete). 7 stitches remain.
Cut the thread leaving a tail of about 5 inches. Using a tapestry needle, gather the remaining 7 stitches and pull tight. weave in the ends and you are all finished! I noticed that the whote color of this yarn is very stiff. a quick hand wash in the sink softened it right up.