If at first you don't succeed ...

I imagine everyone by now is enjoying Sew Mama Sew's Handmade Holidays tutorials, but just in case you have missed them, be sure to check them out. 

For each day of November, they have gathered together a wonderful theme-related set of tutorials, sure to spur you on to a handmade Christmas.

The theme for November 4th was 'Gifts for Music Lovers' & amongst the projects was this quick and nifty iPod cover. Considering the complete & utter failure of this knitted attempt for my daughter, I decided to return to more familiar & comfortable territory of fabric related craft. And with a much more satisfactory result:

Of course, it had to be red and white considering her latest accessorising trend!