Flower Power Crochet Steering Wheel Cover Pattern

Who else hates that weird in-between weather when it’s warm enough that you forget your driving gloves, but cold enough that your steering wheel is somehow FREEZING! Maybe it’s just my chronic forgetfulness, but this turned into a consistent issue! I was determined to find a practical, yet stylish solution. Thus, the Flower Power Crochet Steering Wheel Cover Pattern was born!

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The Idea

Most of us learn the traditional “Granny Square” early on into our crocheting journey, but I’ve always been fascinated with the amount of variations to this square that have been created throughout crochet history! One variation, often called the Sunburst Granny Square, has been booming in popularity for years, especially being used for purses and sweaters. This variation has always been one of my all-time favorite granny square variations. Something about that cutesy feminine quality of the flower style just makes me swoon.

Thankfully, my husband was not completely turned off by this square and only kindly requested that the colors remain somewhat neutral, which is something I try to do with crochet projects that are for “us,” such as our Unbreakable Bond Blanket. Of course, I ended up sneaking some frilly shell stitches onto the top and bottom of this crochet steering wheel cover pattern because I just couldn’t resist! Are you ready to make your own? Let’s jump in!

The Pattern

Materials

• US 7 4.50mm crochet hook (these are my favorite crochet hooks)
• I Love This Cotton Yarn
  • 26 yards of Aubergine
  • 57 yards of Bruschetta
  • 82 yards of Warm Blush
  • 144 yards of Parchment
• Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends (these ones will change your life!)

Size

Finished size fits an average car steering wheel. Each square measures at approx. 5″ x 5″.

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch: Working into the same stitch, yarn over, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop. *Yarn over, insert hook into stitch again, and pull up a loop.* Repeat *to* once more, leaving seven loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all strands on the hook. Ch 1. Puff st made.

Bobble Stitch: Working into the same stitch, yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. 2 loops are left on the hook (and one incomplete double crochet is made). Repeat these steps 4 more times. There are now 6 loops on the hook (5 incomplete double crochets). Yarn over and pull through all strands on the hook. Ch 2. Bobble stitch made.

Sunburst Squares (Make 7)

R1: Using first color (Aubergine), Ch 4. Sl st into 1st ch. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 15dc into chain loop made. Sl st into top of ch 3. Fasten off. (16 st) 

R2: Joining second color (Bruschetta), Ch 2 into any stitch. In same stitch, 1 puff st. *In next st, 1 puff st.* Repeat from *to* until end of row. Sl st into top of first puff st. Fasten off. (16 st)

R3: Joining third color (Warm Blush), Ch 2 into any ch 1 space. In same space, 1 bobble st. *In next space, 1 bobble st.* Repeat from *to* until end of row. Sl st into top of first bobble st. Fasten off. (16 st)

R4: Joining fourth color (Parchment), Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) into any ch 2 space. In same space, 2dc. In next space, 3tc, ch 2, 3tc. 1st corner made. *In following space, 3dc. In next space, 3 hdc. In following space, 3dc.  In next space, 3tc, ch 2, 3tc. 2nd corner made.* Repeat from *to* twice. In following space, 3dc. In next space, 3 hdc. Sl st into top of first ch 3. Fasten off. 

Joining Squares

Using fourth color (Parchment), Ch 1 into any corner and 1 sc. Gently pull hook out of loop. Bring your hook downward into a second square corner space and pull up that previous loop. *1sc into next st on first square. Gently pull hook out of loop, bring hook downward into next st on the second square, and pull up that previous loop.* Repeat from *to* until next corner of squares is reached. Ch 1 into first square corner space. Fasten off. 

Repeat for remaining squares. Weave in ends.

Border

Continuing to use forth color (Parchment), Ch 1 and 1sc into any corner. *In next space between 2 clusters of 3 stitches, 6dc. 1sc into next space.* Repeat from *to* until end of row. Sl st into first sc. Fasten off.

Repeat above for other side.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed following along through this quick and easy crochet steering wheel cover pattern! If you want to make your own crochet steering wheel cover, check out the pattern on my Etsy and Ravelry shops. If you are looking for some crochet hooks to use, Clover Amour is my favorite! Not sure if Clover Amour is for you? I have a Clover Amour review post that offers some great cheap alternatives!

Do you have a favorite “Granny Square” variation that you love? Comment below!

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