Rather than go out and buy a padded laptop sleeve like a normal person, I got the idea to knit one. My first thought was to felt it, but I found a pattern on Ravelry.com for one that looks woven. In involves cabling every other stitch, back and front and makes a very nice pattern. Not easy knitting, but worth it for the look.
I'm using Malabrigo Rasta Super Bulky merino yarn in their Archangel colorway.