With so many people opting for secondhand car seats, crochet has quickly become a popular way to upcycle old ones. Not only does this save you money, but it also helps preserve the environment. If you’re interested in making your own crochet car seat cover, here are some tips to get you started. You don’t even need any special tools! Simply follow these simple steps and you’ll be crocheting in no time at all.
Materials
Materials:
– Small amount of Worsted weight yarn (~2 oz / 56 g)
– Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
– Felt sheet, batting, and fabric glue
Gauge: 16 dc = 4 in (10 cm)
Car Seat Cover Pattern:
Chain 7 (counts as first DC, ch 3), turn. Dc in second ch from hook and every ch across. Sl st in top of turning ch to join. Fasten off.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn. Dc in second ch from hook and every ch across. Sl st in top of turning ch to join. Fasten off.
Crochet the piece by working into the back loops only of each dc made:
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in second ch from hook and next 2 ch, *ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next st; rep from * across row. Fasten off after completing row.
Instructions
There are a few things you’ll need to make your crochet car seat cover:
Crochet hook
Yarn of choice
Scissors
Stitch markers
Carseat template (optional)
The first step is to measure the length and width of your car seat. You can do this by measuring the width and length of the seat itself, or using a carseat template. Once you have the measurements, you can start crocheting! To make your cover, chain 93 (or any multiple of 10 + 3), turn, and sc in the second ch from the hook. Do this across the row. Now work 2 sc in each corner turn, working into both loops on each side. Due to the nature of crochet, your finished piece will be a little wonky at first – that’s okay! You can fix it up later by crocheting additional rows around the edges or by turning it inside out so that all sides are even. And there you have it – your crocheted car seat cover!
Conclusion
Crochet is a versatile, fun way to spend some time and make something special for yourself or a loved one. If you’re looking for a creative project that’s also easy enough for beginners, making a crochet car seat cover is the perfect choice. This project can be completed in just a few hours, and the end result is an adorable accessory that will keep your car seat protected from sun exposure and rain. Give it a try today!