Steering Wheel Crochet Cover – Free Pattern
Creating a crochet steering wheel cover can add a personalized and comfortable touch to your car’s interior. Here’s a simple and free pattern along with a brief description of how to make one:
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color.
- Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm).
- Yarn needle.
- Scissors.
- Stitch marker (optional).
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half-double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern:
Step 1: Create a Foundation Chain
Start by measuring the circumference of your steering wheel. It’s essential to make sure your cover will fit snugly but not too tight. Typically, a foundation chain of 80-100 chains should suffice. Make sure it’s a multiple of 2, so you can work even rounds of stitches.
Step 2: Join in the Round
Join the last chain to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring. Be careful not to twist the chain.
Step 3: Round 1 – Single Crochet (sc)
Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch). Work one single crochet (sc) into each chain around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (80-100 sc)
Step 4: Rounds 2-5 – Half-Double Crochet (hdc)
Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch). Work one half-double crochet (hdc) into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc. (80-100 hdc)
Step 5: Round 6 – Decorative Stitch (Double Crochet, Chain 1, Skip 1)
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), skip one stitch, dc into the next, ch 1. Repeat * to * around the steering wheel cover. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Step 6: Rounds 7-10 – Repeat Round 6
Continue working the decorative stitch pattern (dc, ch 1, skip 1) for the next 4 rounds. Adjust the number of rounds to fit your steering wheel if needed.
Step 7: Round 11 – Single Crochet (sc)
Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch). Work one single crochet (sc) into each dc and ch-1 space around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Step 8: Fasten Off
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle.
Step 9: Finishing
Slide the steering wheel cover onto your steering wheel, ensuring it fits snugly. If needed, you can add a few extra stitches or rows to make it fit just right.
This crochet steering wheel cover not only adds a personal touch to your car’s interior but also provides a more comfortable grip, especially during extreme weather conditions. Enjoy your new, cozy steering wheel cover!