Mauve Waffle Steering Wheel Cover Free Crochet Pattern
Mauve Waffle Steering Wheel Cover – Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This cozy steering wheel cover is perfect for anyone who wants to add a little handmade warmth to their daily drive. Worked in soft velvet yarn with a rich plum base and a mauve waffle-stitch band, it feels plush in your hands and looks beautifully textured. The three little stitched mountain triangles give it a playful, personal touch. It slips over most standard steering wheels and makes a lovely gift for a new driver or a car-loving friend.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) velvet yarn, 100% polyester — plum: 150 yd; mauve: 70 yd
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers (optional)
- Finished size: Approx. 3.5 in (9 cm) wide x 45 in (114 cm) circumference, to fit steering wheels 14–15 in (36–38 cm) in diameter
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- fpdc – front post double crochet (work around the post of the stitch from the front)
- bpdc – back post double crochet (work around the post of the stitch from the back)
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together (decrease)
- sl st – slip stitch
- rep – repeat
Gauge
12 sts x 8 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in waffle stitch pattern. Check your gauge by working a small swatch in the pattern and measuring a 4 in (10 cm) section before starting.
Tips Before You Start
- Velvet yarn can be slippery, so keep your tension even and avoid pulling too tightly on the post stitches.
- Count your stitches at the end of every row — the waffle pattern relies on consistent groups of three.
- Try the tube on your steering wheel before seaming to confirm the fit.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the right side of the work so your front and back post stitches stay correct.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Tube (plum)
Row 1: Ch 11, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (9 dc).
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in next 2 sts, [fpdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts] twice (9 sts).
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 2 sts, [bpdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts] twice (9 sts).
Rows 4–5: Rep Rows 2–3 (9 sts).
Change to mauve.
Rows 6–9: Rep Rows 2–3 twice (4 rows mauve waffle band, 9 sts).
Change to plum.
Rows 10–89: Rep Rows 2–3 (80 rows plum, 9 sts). Fasten off, leaving a 20 in tail.
Joining the Tube
Join the short ends with sl st to form a tube, or whipstitch them together using the tail.
Edging
With plum, sc evenly around both open edges (approx. 45 sc per edge). Fasten off.
Mountain Appliqué (mauve, make 3)
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (2 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each sc (4 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc (4 sts).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog twice (2 sts). Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Arrange the 3 triangles in a row on one section of the tube, with points facing up and bases aligned. Sew them in place using plum yarn. Weave in all ends securely. Block lightly if needed to smooth the edges and even out the waffle texture.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the mauve band for a contrasting color like cream or mustard for a different look.
- Add a few extra mountain triangles around the tube for a fuller landscape design.
- Use a slightly larger hook if you want a looser, easier fit over a thicker steering wheel.
