Kindle Case — Stockinette in the Round with PHB Monogram

Needles: 9" circular needle (US 6 / UK (old) 4 / 4.0 mm)

Yarn: DK (light worsted). Approx 120 yards (110 m) total — one partial skein will be enough for a single-case project. Use smooth, non-fuzzy yarn for the clearest monogram.

Gauge: 22 sts = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette on 4.0 mm needles. If your gauge differs, adjust the cast-on to make the final width match your device.

Finished flat circumference: ~6.5" (16.5 cm) — intended for a typical Kindle-sized reader. Adjust cast-on if you need a tighter or looser fit.

Abbreviations

CO = cast on
k = knit (in the round: knit every stitch unless specified)
p = purl (used to create the monogram on the knit side)
st(s) = stitch(es)
RS = right side

Notes

This case is knit entirely in the round on a 9" circular needle so there is no side seam. The monogram is created by purl stitches on a stockinette background (all other stitches are knit).
The monogram reads left-to-right as P, H, B. The P is mirrored (backwards) and uses the left vertical leg of the H as its vertical leg; the B uses the right vertical leg of the H as its vertical leg. The design is worked over a 19-stitch monogram panel centered on a 36-stitch round.
If your Kindle is wider or you prefer a snug fit, change the cast-on by adding or removing multiples of gauge stitches; keep the monogram block centered when you do.

Supplies

9" circular needle, US 6 / UK (old) 4 / 4.0 mm
DK weight yarn — ~120 yards (110 m)
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scrap yarn for provisional CO if you want a seamless bottom (optional)

Pattern

Worked in the round. Cast on 36 sts (this gives ~6.5" circumference at the listed gauge). Place marker and join, being careful not to twist.

Rounds 1–8: Knit around (stockinette tube). These rounds form the plain cuff portion before the monogram.
Monogram panel: Work the following 13 rounds exactly as written. Each round below is 36 stitches long: the first 8 stitches are a plain knit left margin, the next 19 stitches are the monogram panel (detailed below), and the final 9 stitches are a plain knit right margin. In the monogram panel, p = purl (these purls create the letters), k = knit.

Legend for the panel strings shown below: 'k' = knit; 'p' = purl. Keep the piece in the round; when you encounter a 'p' in the pattern, purl that stitch on that round (it will appear as a bump on the knit side and form the letter).

Round 1 : kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 2 : kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 3 : kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 4 : kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 5 : kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 6 : kkkkkkkk pppppkppppppppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 7 : kkkkkkkk pppkkkpkkkkppppkkk kkkkkkkkk
Round 8 : kkkkkkkk ppppkkpkkkkppppkkk kkkkkkkkk
Round 9 : kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 10: kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 11: kkkkkkkk pppppkppppppppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 12: kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk
Round 13: kkkkkkkk pppppkpkkkkppppppk kkkkkkkkk

Notes about the panel and the shared vertical legs:

The monogram panel is 19 sts wide and centered on the 36-st round with 8 sts left and 9 sts right as plain stockinette background. This centering ensures the letters sit on the front of the case when you slide your Kindle in.
Columns inside the panel: the left vertical of the H and the right vertical of the H are the anchor columns (they are purl on every monogram row). The mirrored P sits to the left and uses the H's left vertical as its vertical stroke; the B sits to the right and uses the H's right vertical as its vertical stroke. You will see purls in those two columns on every monogram round — that is intentional.

Continue and Finish

After Round 13 of the monogram, continue knitting in the round (all knit) until the case measures approximately the height of your Kindle plus 1/2" to 3/4" for a folded bottom seam (or stop earlier if you plan to graft/provisionally cast on).
Bind off loosely on the next round. To close the bottom: turn the tube inside out, fold the bottom up 1/2"–3/4" and mattress stitch across the bottom edge, or use a provisional cast on and graft with Kitchener stitch for a seamless bottom. Press gently — avoid stretching the piece.
Optional: add a small i-cord loop and button, or a felt lining for protection and structure.

Sizing & adjustments

Want a different device fit? Recalculate cast-on using your gauge: target circumference (in inches) × (gauge sts/in) = required stitches. Keep the 19-st monogram panel centered by adding the same number of background stitches to left and right of the panel (if you must add an odd number, put the extra stitch on the right margin).

If you have pattern questions or need the monogram chart in a different stitch-height (more or fewer rounds), contact support at team@verde.uk. Follow and tag projects with #purljam. Website: https://purljam.verde.uk

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