I had a little leftover sock yarn, and it was too beautiful to let sit for long. I needed a little ipod cozy for my nano, and I figured this would be the best use of the yarn. Besides, it’s a new year, and this is a great way to start it out - something new, something beautiful, and something you can knit up quickly.

I have been wanting to do a full linen stitch project for a while, and since this was a small project, I decided to do it here. I absolutely LOVE the way it turned out. What rich texture and visual appeal. What I don’t love too much is how much longer it takes to knit it. Since you really only work half a row each time around, it is a more tedious knit than a straight stockinette piece. But hey, it looks gorgeous, and it feels fabulous, so why not make one?