My pal Megan wanted to get her man a set of noise reducing covers for their rock band drum console. She is a knitter and decided it would be really cool to make him a set for Christmas. But she searched and searched and could not find a pattern for such a thing. So she called me up and asked for my help finding the perfect pattern. Alas, I came up empty, but pledged to create the perfect pattern. I do not own a game system of any sort and have never played Rock Band in my life. ::GASP!:: But with some reconnaissance trips to Best Buy and some creative secret meeting with Megan we accomplished our mission and they work great!!!
Drumzies are best made out of a thick, lofty wool--I used Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky--so that the drumming sound is absorbed. Other lofty yarns will surely work, just be mindful of gauge and dimensions.
You can buy the Drumzies Pattern now at my Ravelry Shop! Since this is a new pattern and has not been test knit more than once, please do not hesitate to report pattern errata to me at knitaliciousgrrl@gmail.com. Please put "Drumzies Errata" in the subject line!
4 comments:
Very smart idea!! They look great, and I'm sure he will love them!
How cool! You'll have to let everyone know how they go over :)
Very cool...
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Hi! I just got myself a gorgeous djembe and am interested in this pattern. It's not in your store at the moment, or so the link says. My drum head is a generous 14" diameter, which I'm guessing is rather larger than the heads on the drums pictured here. I wouldn't be using it as a muffling device, but as additional protection when I am carting the djembe around from event to event. I have a nice African bag I bought from my teacher, but I'd feel better if I could "pad" the drum better, for more protection inside the bag. Ideally, it would be cool if I could make a smaller one for the base of the drum, and a larger one for the head. Please e-mail me at madangelcreations "at" charter "dot" net and let me know about pattern availability. Thanks!
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