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Old 05-27-2010, 02:49 PM   #1
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ever knit a book cover?
It just occurred to me that this might make a good gift for someone who reads a lot, and likes to cart books around with them. I do it myself, and don't like to get my books dirty.

Anyone here ever knit a book cover? I suppose it's just a rectangle fit to the book size, with flaps one can sew under.

I'm going to give it a go....will let you see the results if and when.
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Old 05-27-2010, 07:55 PM   #2
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I think the yarn would get pretty abused, pilled and not look good since it's handled so much. If you'