Fountain Pen Cozy Necklace

[fiberdrunk]

When I walk, I often get ideas for creative writing projects. Years ago, my husband bought me a mini ballpoint pen that has a chain attached to its screw-top lid, for wearing around the neck while I walk. It's a great concept for a writer. It made it easy to jot down ideas as they came, and it kept my hands free the rest of the time (and for us tomboys who can't stand to carry a purse, it's even better to be able to wear it around the neck!) I've often wished there was something similar available for fountain pens, as those are my preferred writing implement. So rather than wait around for this idea to come into its own, I decided to try knitting a wearable fountain pen cozy. I may have to try inventing a matching wearable cozy for a mini Rhodia paper pad next! The pattern is available free on my blog. This pattern was specifically designed for the Platinum Preppy, since I have more of those than anything else, but it could certainly be adjusted to fit any pen.

 

 

 

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Edited December 24, 2011 by fiberdrunk

[plc123]

I love your idea! The dark teal yarn reminds me of my favorite ink, too - Iroshizuku ku-jaku.

 

Thanks for sharing!

[Merrib]

Now that is a neat idea. It keeps your hands free and still gives protection to the pen.

[someonesdad]

Nice execution! Here's a leather holder I saw years ago and I plan to make myself one of them, just as soon as I can git a round tuit.

[fiberdrunk]

Nice execution! Here's a leather holder I saw years ago and I plan to make myself one of them, just as soon as I can git a round tuit.

 

That would be good and durable. I'm currently working on a matching holder for the Rhodia No. 11 pad (the tiny 3"x4" one) that can be worn around the neck, too. You need something to write on, after all!

[knitknitfrog]

Love this ( saw it on your blog complete with pattern)

Stella

[fiberdrunk]

A matching mini Rhodia Cozy Necklace has been designed for this. You can find it in this thread.

Edited December 28, 2011 by fiberdrunk

[beak]

Excellent.

 

 

How about an ink-bottle cosy that will keep UV light from souring the ink?

[fiberdrunk]

Excellent.

 

 

How about an ink-bottle cosy that will keep UV light from souring the ink?

 

 

Hmmmm... let me mull that one over for awhile...

[nicnilla]

wow, I just love the leather one. WANT

[fiberdrunk]

I've posted the .pdf for this pattern on the 4shared file-sharing website. It's free here.