Anyone around? would appreciate knitting help please

[Alambil]

So, I'm knitting an ipod bag for my ds for christmas!

I'm using a lovely, soft turqouise cotton string (er, wool) not that it's very important but anyway...

I can't decide what sort of stitches to do...

I quite like the look of "moss stitch" but have only ever knitted a 2/6 inch rectangle so don't know if that's a bit too advanced!

I don't particularly want to do plain knit the whole way as I think it might be a bit boring, or is that not true?

anyway, what combination would you recommend?

You'll have to wrap it up half finished with an IOU for the rest!

Eeeeek. No, am determined to finish it.
Thank you so much for your help.

remember to go to bed occasionally won't you!

Help! Could someone please tell me the correct way to hold the right needle to control it. I've been tucking it under my right armpit, but feel that there must be an easier way to control it. Thanks

Gizmocat Have you tried holding it a bit like a pencil?

Do you knit English (wool in right hand) or continental (wool in left hand)?

I knit in English style. I know that it sounds ridiculous, but I wear a cardigan when knitting and tuck the needle inside that to keep it steady. Thanks for answering

@Gizmocat if you're already knitting whilst holding the right needle still, you might want to look at Irish lever or cottage knitting.

It's one of the the fastest styles around, and if you can do it, every knitter you know will be jealous!

In that style, you rest the needle in the cradle between finger and thumb, and move the yarn and left needle around it. Try you tube.

Otherwise, you can try English style, where you hold the needle between right middle finger and thumb.