MillaMia Laholm Tablet Case Knitting Pattern

MillaMia Laholm Tablet Case

What Is Being Made

The Laholm Tablet Case is a beginner-friendly knitted accessory designed to protect tablets during storage and transport. This compact case measures 17cm (6½ inches) wide by 25cm (9¾ inches) long, providing a snug fit for standard tablet devices. The project features a two-color colorway design, combining contrasting shades of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn to create visual interest and a professional finished appearance.

Techniques and Construction

This tablet case is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners who have mastered basic stitches. The primary construction method involves working flat on straight needles, with the pattern utilizing increases and decreases to shape the fabric. The two-color design is achieved through color changes within the knitting, allowing crafters to create a coordinated aesthetic without requiring advanced color work techniques like stranding or intarsia.

The case is worked to specific tension requirements to ensure proper fit and structure. The pattern emphasizes the importance of creating an accurate tension swatch before beginning the main project, as the chosen stitch pattern has less elasticity than traditional knit fabrics, making gauge accuracy essential for a tablet that will fit correctly within the finished case.

Stitches Used

The Laholm Tablet Case is primarily constructed using moss stitch (also known as seed stitch in American terminology). This fundamental stitch creates a textured, bumpy fabric by alternating knit and purl stitches in a regular pattern. Moss stitch is an ideal choice for this project because it produces a dense, non-elastic fabric with excellent structure—qualities that provide the stability and support needed for a protective tablet case.

The pattern also incorporates standard shaping techniques including increases (created using the make one method) and decreases (worked using knit two together and purl two together methods). These techniques allow the crafter to shape the case while maintaining the integrity of the moss stitch pattern throughout the piece.

Materials and Tools

This project requires MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn, which is exclusively available through Love Knitting. The pattern calls for one 50-gram (1¾ ounce) ball each of two coordinating colors: Plum (shade 162) for color A and Claret (shade 104) for color B. The suggested alternative colorways include Putty, Forget Me Not, Snow, Lipstick Red, Midnight Blue, Sky Grey, and Grey.

Two pairs of needles are required to complete this project: a pair of 2.75mm (US size 2) needles and a pair of 3.25mm (US size 3) needles. The larger needles are used for the main fabric, while the smaller needles are typically employed for ribbed edging or finishing details. The pattern specifies a tension of 33 stitches and 80 rows per 10cm (4 inches) square when working moss stitch on 3.25mm needles, ensuring the finished case achieves the intended dimensions and proper fit.

Skill Level and Suitability

Classified as a beginner project, the Laholm Tablet Case is accessible to knitters who have learned to cast on, work basic stitches, and cast off. The straightforward construction and repetitive moss stitch pattern make this an excellent project for building confidence and consistency in fundamental knitting skills while creating a practical, functional accessory.