This pattern is not refundable.

Named after the photography pioneer Nicéphore Niepce, this camera gear will add some cushy comfort and style to your camera strap while putting your precious yarn leftovers to good use.

Materials and tools

Yarn :
Malabrigo Rios (100% merino; 210yd/192m per 100g) 1 skein - actual yardage 82 yd/75 m (40g)
Needles:
US 4 (3.5mm) 32-40 inch (80-100 cm) circular needle for magic loop (or 3 dpns)
US 4/E (3.5mm) crochet hook
waste yarn
cable needle
tapestry needle

Techniques

Cables, decreases, knitting in the round, provisional cast-on, Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off

Pattern difficulty: intermediate

Dimensions
Width: 2 inches (5 cm)
Length: 24 inches (61 cm)

Gauge
26 sts = 3 inches (7.5 cm)(circumference of the strap cover, unblocked)
30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) (unblocked)

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank Eleanor Dixon (eledixon) for providing her tech editing skills and my awesome testers Kris (PirateFoxy) and Lauren (LaurenWalker).

Copyright and usage information

This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. All other uses require the prior permission of the author. Reproduction or distribution of this pattern without the express permission of the author is strictly prohibited. This includes distribution of this work throught electronic or print media.
Printed copies of this pattern may be made for personal use, and may not be resold.

Photography: Geneviève Bisson