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Free Steering Wheel Cover Crochet Pattern

July 6, 2014 By stitch11 42 Comments

If you follow my blog, you already know that I bought a new/used vehicle. I recently wrote out a free console cover crochet pattern.

Now it is time to cover the cut up steering wheel!
I did a quick search for free patterns but to my surprise, there really are not any to choose from. So here I am, with my yarn, hook, and the Moogly Griddle Stitch Tutorial pulled up. If you are not familiar with this stitch, go ahead and check it out before starting. (Yes, I write the posts as I crochet the item) 🙂

First thing is first, measure your steering wheel. I just took a piece of yarn and wrapped it around the outside of the wheel which measures out to be about 47 inches. Then measure how wide around the wheel is, mine is around 4 inches.

The trick to making your cover, is to make it so it has to stretch as big as you can stretch it to be the length you need. Don't worry, you will be able to get it onto the wheel easier than it seems. Your goal is to make it so it is stretched so tight, that it doesn't want to move once you put it on. I was intimidated by this idea.. but once I made it, I realize it is so much easier and more secure than I imagined beforehand.

So now that I know it is around 4 inches, I will make a band that stretches to be about 4 inches wide. And then I will crochet in length that the steering wheel is round. I will share my pattern with you, just remember to make your own measurements just in case yours needs to be a few inches different than mine. Mine will fit to stretch into place.

Free Steering Wheel Cover Crochet Pattern

Supplies
Med/WW yarn (I used two colors of I Love This Yarn)
F/5-3.75 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

Stitches
CH- Chain
SC- Single Crochet
DC- Double Crochet

Row 1: CH 12, skip 3 CH (counts as first DC) SC into next CH. **DC into next CH. SC into next CH. Repeat from ** across. (10)
Row 2-6: CH 3(Counts as first DC) SC into the next stitch. **DC into the next stitch. SC into the next stitch. Repeat from ** across. (10)
Drop your original color of yarn.Do not finish off. Attach contrasting color. You will pick up your original yarn after the next two rows.
Row 7-8: CH 3(Counts as first DC) SC into the next stitch. **DC into the next stitch. SC into the next stitch. Repeat from ** across. (10)
Finish off. Pick up your original color yarn. Slip stitch up the side of the last two rows so that you are starting in the same place you finished off the contrasting yarn.
Row 9-14: CH 3(Counts as first DC) SC into the next stitch. **DC into the next stitch. SC into the next stitch. Repeat from ** across. (10)
Drop your original color of yarn.Do not finish off. Attach contrasting color. You will pick up your original yarn after the next two rows.
Row 15-16: CH 3(Counts as first DC) SC into the next stitch. **DC into the next stitch. SC into the next stitch. Repeat from ** across. (10)
Finish off. Pick up your original color yarn. Slip stitch up the side of the last two rows so that you are starting in the same place you finished off the contrasting yarn.
Repeat rows 9-16 twelve more times.

Edging and Joining
Step 1: CH 1. Turn and work up the side of the steering wheel cover. 1 SC into the side of each SC and 1 SC into the side of each CH 3.
Step 2: CH 1, Turn and work back down this same side. SC into the first stitch. SC DEC. **SC into the next stitch. SC DEC. Repeat from ** across.
Step 3: Repeat steps 1-2 but on the other side of the steering wheel cover.
Step 4. Finish off leaving long tail for joining the ends. Join the ends and stretch around the steering wheel. It will be a good secure and snug fit.

Free Car Console Cover Crochet Pattern

July 2, 2014 By stitch11 6 Comments

A couple weeks ago, my husband came home from work to tell me he found a Mercury Mountaineer for sale super cheap. The only thing was, the vehicle didn't have a key… and the inside looked like it had been chopped up by Edward Scissor Hands and then Edward tried to cover some of the damage up with bright green duct tape. >.<

I knew instantly I would need to cover a lot of the inside with yarn.. this console had to be the first thing. I couldn't lean against it without getting stuck to it… and then gagging because I have no idea what else has been stuck to it.

I am not complaining though, because not only did I get this for a really really good price, but it gives me another reason do do what I love, which is crochet. 🙂

This is fitting for the console of a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. The console measurements are 7 inches wide and 14.5 inches long. This is made to fit snug.

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Crochet Star in a Square

June 25, 2014 By stitch11 4 Comments

I am working on an Independence Day dress for my daughter. I was trying out a few different ideas when I remembered this free crochet pattern I found through The Yarn Box. <- click for link
I love the square and was actually quite happy with it compared to a few others I tried out. I am not sure if I will be using it or not but I know it is share worthy! Thank you The Stitchin' Mommy for sharing this fantastic design with us!

Free Eyeball Crochet Pattern- Family Fun

June 21, 2014 By stitch11 5 Comments

I wanted to crochet something to have an excuse to not only get out and find fun ways to use it, but also to have a need to go back to the craft store for more safety eyes! 😉

I bought the safety eyes at Hobby Lobby. They come in packs of 4-8 for about 99 cents – $1.50 a package. These are 15 mm eyes.

To crochet the eyes I used Red Heart Super Saver (worsted) yarn. I used a size E hook (3.5 mm).

Step 1: 6 SC into a magic circle. (Do not pull your ring completely closed, you will want to put the safety eyes through the hole, just not yet)
Step 2: 2 SC into each of the 6 SC from previous step.
Step 3-4: 1 SC into each of the 12 stitches.
Step 5: Put your safety eyes on and pull your ring tight.
Step 6: Make a total of 6 SC DEC.
Stuff the eyeball with cotton or scrap yarn. Weave in your yarn end!

So much fun and they work up within a minute or two each!

This last one is my favorite. I wish I could have sat around waiting for someone to go into it! Btw, I did NOT do this one, my husband did. I refuse to walk into those things… I am a wuss and always feel like a snake will fly out of it! haha!

Batman!

June 18, 2014 By stitch11 3 Comments

A friend of mine asked me to make her daughter a batman. I was planning on designing my own pattern, but a quick pattern search led me to an adorable free one by Tales Of Twisted Fibers!

I finished this fun guy in about 24 hours from the starting point. My thumb is pretty sore but I was able to power through the tight Single Crochet Stitches. 🙂 If you would like your own copy of the pattern check it out HERE!

If you have a love for Superheros, you can also get your own free Ninja Mask pattern, Captain America Hat, and Ninja Stars all designed by me!

Upcycle a Ladies Shirt Into a Child Size Dress

June 11, 2014 By stitch11 10 Comments

I have been wanting to make my daughter a comfy dress to throw over her swimsuit after swimming. I was planning on crocheting the entire dress. After brainstorming and searching for the perfect pattern… I just couldn't get motivated by anything I found or thought up.

That is, until I visited Petals To Picots website. Right on the top of her page, I seen a beautiful crochet African Flower design she made. I searched through her free patterns until I got the instructions. “This is it!” kept going through my mind.

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Dragon for the Princess -Free Crochet Pattern – Review

June 5, 2014 By stitch11 3 Comments

My daughter always knows exactly what she wants. This time she asked me to get her a pet dragon. So after searching the web she decided on this fun little crochet dragon pattern by Angry Angel on Craftster.

It didn't take long before I realized it wasn't a pattern that I could shut off my brain while crocheting. If you want to make this dragon, you will want to know the basics of crochet before starting. She does explain everything fairly well.. and leaves room for your own creativity.

I added flames for the mouth. I did this by attaching some yarn below the nostrils and then combing them out. I was very surprised at how easy it was to do.

Overall, the pattern only took me a few hours to work up! I will give this one 4.5 stars.. it would have been 5 but like I said.. I had to use my brain at some points ;). I love it! I plan on making more in the future!

To get your copy of the free pattern click >HERE<

If you'd like some more inspiration for crochet dragon patterns, take a peek at some of my other blog pages here: 20 Free Crochet Dragon Patterns

Flower Keychain

June 3, 2014 By stitch11 5 Comments

I needed something to attach to my keys and help me find them while I dig aimlessly through my purse.
I didn't want to use my ugly keys for the photo so I used one of the “magic keys” I ordered my daughter online. She is waiting patiently to discover a magic door to test her keys on. Her brother Brennan is fascinated by the keys as well, so we have decided to start collecting neat and unique keys. Have fun with this beautiful keychain flower pattern– and just in case you want your own magical keys 😉 my amazon link will be at the bottom of the post.

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Fat Bottom Bag – Free Crochet Pattern Review

May 31, 2014 By stitch11 2 Comments

I am so excited to share this free crochet pattern with you!

The “Fat Bottom Bag” is designed by Dearest Debi. Last week I was browsing through her free patterns when I discovered this stunning and PERFECT free purse pattern.

The stitches are so much fun and prevent you from getting bored with the project. But my favorite thing (by far) about this pattern is the way it comes together. I have never made anything like this. It kept me guessing through the entire process.. and just when I was almost finished- it all made perfect sense and came together so beautifully!

I highly recommend this pattern to anyone who is wanting to make a new purse! The purse I have been using for the last year from my own free pattern was starting to get a little ragged. Between its daily use, getting pooped on by a bird, and my keys always poking through it… I was starting to be embarrassed to carry it around with me… not that the design was bad… but it was definitely used until it was ragged.

I did do the top differently but only because when I got to that point, I knew I was crocheting my handles… and I wasn't near my computer to see the pattern.

The only thing about this purse that has caused me to get frustrated, is my daughter fighting me over it! I told her she could have my old purse but she says it's “not good enough”. Thanks a lot Ella 😉

You can get the free crochet pattern -> HERE!<-

Seven Little Animals -free crochet patterns

May 20, 2014 By stitch11 3 Comments

I love crocheting little animals. Each one I make- makes me love it even more. I eventually want a huge collection of animals that will never be allowed to be thrown away (like store bought stuffies).

The latest requests from my daughter is a cow puppet- to go with the puppy puppet I have already made her. She also wants a rat, baby cow, and a fish. 🙂 I love that she puts in her requests and admires everything I make her. <3

These patterns are all designed or reviewed by me. Hopefully it won't be long and I can add many more to this adorable and fun little animal list!

Boinky the Baby Pig
Baby Unicorn
Crochet Baby Duck
Mini Bunny
Octopus
Crochet Kitty
Tree Frog

Boinky the Baby Pig

May 15, 2014 By stitch11 9 Comments

The idea of Boinky the Baby Pig came from my daughter- like most of my designs. We like to browse images of adorable animals. When we came across some baby pigs, she was taken over by their major cuteness. After looking at about 3,476 baby pigs, she asked me to make her one. She told me it's name would be Boinky. So there ya have it, a free crochet pattern for this adorable and simple baby piglet.

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Baby Unicorn – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

May 13, 2014 By stitch11 1 Comment

After browsing the internet for hours, looking for a new best friend I could crochet for my daughter, I finally found this adorable free baby unicorn pattern by Little Yarn Friends.

I quickly search her Ravelry account so I could see what others had created with this pattern. It was so fun looking through the photos and seeing how unique each version was because of simple color changes.

I instantly knew what yarn I was going to use! The left over Bernat Satin yarn I had from the Ruffle Crochet Skirt I had made. I paired it with a creme colored Caron Simply Soft.

I really didn't make any changes to the pattern- other than I added beans to the bottom of each foot. It was so cute watching my 3 year old run around with this unicorn… and it's legs flopping all around.

My daughter really loves this unicorn. She named it “My Little Pony.” It has not left her side since the moment after I took the photo. <3

I give this pattern 5 gold stars 🙂 It has such a unique and simplified beauty- yet leaves room for your creative side to have lots of fun.

Check out the Free Baby Unicorn Crochet Pattern by Little Yarn Friends HERE. 🙂

Free Crochet Party Supply Patterns!

May 9, 2014 By stitch11 Leave a Comment

As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, many of us will be invited to more and more celebrations.
One of my favorite things about crochet, is that the warmer weather brings out the creativity in many of us fiber artists. Just because it isn't snowing, doesn't mean we have to stop creating and sharing! Celebrate your art and throw a party!

Cupcake Hat – Design by Repeat Crafter Me
Party Hats – Design by Easy Makes Me Happy
Ninja Masks – Design by Stitch11
Amigurumi Crochet Balloons – Design by Little Things Blogged
Crochet Gift Bags – Design by Darlene Dale
Perfect Party Bunting (with free Alphabet available too!!) – Design by Moogly
How to Crochet a Tutu – Design by Stitch11
How to Crochet a Hawaiian Lei – Design by Stitch11
Kings Crown (with free princess crowns and Rapunzel hat available too) – Design by Stitch11

How to Crochet a Hawaiian Lei

May 7, 2014 By stitch11 4 Comments

I have been in what many people call a “Crochet Rut”. It seems like every time I have felt this way…. I am actually just waiting for the right inspiration to boost me back into the hook of things. After weeks.. maybe even months of waiting for that right idea to pop into my head, I remembered one of the things I wrote on my invisible “to crochet” list- a crochet Hawaiian Lei!
The reason this was one of the first things on my list is because I have made them before, just out of fabric cut outs of flowers and fake flowers I found at yard sales. I even made a giant one that my MIL still uses as a decoration around her Hawaiian themed bathroom.
I loved the fabric ones, but the fabric flowers were so thin, it didn't give me the look I had pictured.
When learning how to crochet, flowers were the second thing I taught myself how to do (ear flap hats being the first). So, naturally I thought of the Hawaiian Lei instantly.
I now know why I was in the rut… I needed to back up about 2 years on that invisible list I keep! 😉

This Hawaiian Lei has many possibilities. Have fun with your yarn choices. Dig through your stash and get creative!

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Ruffle Crochet Skirt

April 27, 2014 By stitch11 12 Comments

Can you imagine my excitement when I received an email from one of the people who work behind the scenes at All Free Crochet? They offered to send me yarn- if in return I would review the yarn and write a pattern for them.
Who doesn't love yarn?
A week later the mail man knocked on my door. The second we calmed down from our panic of hearing the loud knocking (we do not get much company haha) we raced for the door. When I opened the door to see the box, I knew what it was. 😀 I barely got the door shut before I ripped it open. My daughters eyes lit up with yarn love even more than my own eyes!!! <3
I pulled one of the skeins out, sniffed it, rubbed it on my cheek, then handed it over to my daughter. She asked me if I would make something for her. (as if I never do 😉 )
I played with the yarn for a couple minutes but it didn't take long before I knew it was the perfect yarn to make something that drapes. For more information on the yarn, check out my Bernat Satin Yarn Review!
A couple sketches later, I came up with a design. The way I start each ruffle… in my opinion is pure genius but maybe I am just boastful. 🙂 For a copy of the free pattern and all the details, view the Ruffle Crochet Skirt on All Free Crochet!
Please share the pattern with every hooker you know! Help me spread the crochet love <3

Add Some Crochet Love With Embellishments

April 21, 2014 By stitch11 1 Comment

I wanted to bring a post together of all my l favorite Stitch11 embellishment crochet patterns. These free crochet patterns spark the creativity in me each and every time I look them over.

With the Sweetheart Love Flower, I would love to figure out a good way to put them together to make large crochet projects. I am very proud of this design!
The Water Lily would be great for frog, water, mermaid, nature, and many other themes.. Once I crocheted them… the ideas starting coming through quickly.
My Daisy– The name says it all. I love my daisy 🙂 It is the quickest ‘go to' flower pattern I have.
Dahlia‘s may actually be my favorite flower. I love the color varieties and the size of the blooms. I like to have many of them growing around my house so I can always have plenty to to cut for inside my home or to hand out to all my nieces.
Boutique Bow was inspired by Minnie Mouse… but many other cartoon characters wear identical bows to this one! I had been wanting to create the perfect bow for a long time… but was waiting for the details to work themselves out in my head…. I was so thrilled when I realized how easy they actually would be to crochet.

Crochet Water Lily Flower

April 17, 2014 By stitch11 3 Comments

This is one fun pattern! If you try it now, you'd see yourself crocheting multiples of this in different colors. It'll jazz up any of your other crocheted pieces like bags, sweaters, or even blankets when you add a few of these water lily flowers. See it for yourself and use our free pattern below, or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here.

Do you ever find yourself in a certain type of mood for a particular kind of crochet project? The other day, I realized I was in the mood to make flowers- only I didn't want to make just any flower. I wanted to crochet a flower pattern that I have never seen crocheted before.

The Water Lily crochet flower looks a lot like the Water Lotus, but when you really research you will see the difference between the two easily. I decided on designing a Water Lily because the lilies grow in a variety of colors… allowing my color options to be endless.

It's fun to experiment with different stitch combinations to make new and interesting designs. Speaking of fun stitches, have you checked out the Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library yet? If not, check it out now, you won't be sorry!

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Weight Set for Toddlers

April 7, 2014 By stitch11 8 Comments

If you have ever had children, you will understand why I crocheted this weight set. Every-single-time I try to work out, my toddler wants to climb over, under and around me. She does her best to trip me… even if it means using her head.
Recently, she discovered my small weights. I told her she isn't allowed to use them because I was scared she would drop them on my toe. Yes, I said MY toe. Chances are- I would get hurt waaaaay before she actually would.
So here we have it, a free crochet pattern for weights. Now maybe she will be occupied long enough to let me work out for more than 5 minutes at a time. I can dream right? 😉
Here is a photo of her demonstrating how to use the weights for the most outcome. I sure wish I had her energy!

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Baby Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern – Review

March 31, 2014 By stitch11 1 Comment

The Baby Bunny Amigurumi Pattern designed by Simply Collectable Crochet is a quick and simple way to fill up those baskets! Each one can be worked up in about an hour – making this the ideal pattern when you have multiple children in the family.
The body of the adorable bunny reminds me of an egg! One of my favorite things about this pattern is that it's written in a way that you could use any weight of yarn with the appropriate size hook! I thought about making key chains and using crochet thread or even Bernat Baby Blanket yarn and making a snuggle buddy.
Hop on over to Simply Collectable Crochet and save this pattern right away!
Also make sure you check out the designers Facebook page and share the crochet love!

8 Free Crochet Easter Basket Fillers

March 25, 2014 By stitch11 Leave a Comment

Add a personal touch {made with love} to each of the Easter baskets you are giving this Spring. Also, check out the free Easter basket crochet patterns linked in TheYarnBox!

Royal Crown
Minnie Mouse Bow
Huggy Bunny
Airplane
Baby Duck
Snake Puppet
Puppy Puppet
Mini Bunny

For more Easter ideas check out these round ups!

The 10 Cutest Easter Crochet Patterns – shared by Moogly
(lots and lots) Crochet Patterns For Easter – shared by The Yarn Box
The Cutest Free Crochet Patterns For Easter – shared by Homeketeers
Free Crochet Pattern Link Blast: Easter (Traditional) – Shared by Kim Guzman
Free Crochet Pattern Link Blast: Easter (Non-Traditional) – Shared by Kim Guzman
Free Pattern Friday Round Up – Bunny Amigurumi – Shared by Oombawka Design
12 Free Easter Egg Crochet Patterns – Shared by KeepingBusy