Foofbags are handmade covers for Apple iPods (digital Walkmans) and Apple iBooks and PowerBooks (laptop computers). They are made from faux fur, polarfleece or wool fabric with quilted interiors.

Monochrom, another enterprising fibre artist, opted for crocheted laptop covers with snazzy, go faster stripes.

Chuckles Central also went for the crocheting as a means of creating mobile phone covers in a series of cute animal themes.

It should be noted that all of these items mentioned that the covers were decorative rather than offering full impact protection. Foofbag are quite upfront and witty about the level of protection offered by their product — it will not protect your laptop or iPod if you intend on dropping, throwing, standing, or hurling it (through the air from a speeding vehicle).

So next time you're wondering what to do with your latest batch of spinning, perhaps a cover for your mobile phone or laptop may sneak onto your myriad list of craft ideas — via Red Wolf