Here is a crochet pattern for 1st gen headrest covers.
yeeeaaaaaaah.
Please refer to everything as mere suggestions as you could make tons of variations on this...different yarn, different colors, fittings, monogramming, etc. lol
What I used:
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-3 skeins of Lion brand black chenille thick and quick yarn (you can use something equivalent in gauge- super bulky)-this cost me about $30 total.
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-Crochet hooks: J and M (no D..... just "J" and "M"....lol, seriously)
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-Gen 1 xb...? Preferably one with headrests that need to be pimped
note:
SC= single crochet
DC=double crochet
SS=slip stitch
Rules of thumb- to those of you who have ever crocheted a hat.... think of this as a hat for an oblong-ish head. Same concept, weird size. Also,
make sure you try the cover on the headrest throughout your progress.
Here we go:
Using your M hook, SC a row of 12
add 3 SC chains extra
count back 3 chains, and do DC over the 12 SC rows
You will now have a nice column seen here-
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Now, you've reached the end of the row, and you need to make a turn to continue on the opposite side. So, find the next available stitch and do 4 DC in that single stitch. In other words, instead of doing 1 DC in the next stitch, do 4. This will create expansion to accommodate the top of the headrest.
Your work should look like this-
(see the little fanning out on the turn?)
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Now, continue around doing 1 DC in each stitch till you reach the end of the opposite side.
Your work should now look like this-
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Next, do 4 DC in the stitch between the two rows, to create expansion on this turn as well.
Once you've done this, SS to join the two sides. Then you'll want to chain 3 as see here-
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Continue doing DC over the existing DC stitches until you reach the turn. Then, on the turns center stitch, add another 4 DC per the single center stitch. Basically, creating even more expansion. Follow around and do the same thing to the other end as well. Remember to slip stitch, chain 3, and start over again with DC over the existing DCs on the next row.
From here on out, all you need to do is DC all the way around until you have a total of 6 rows. No extra stitches on the ends are necessary, unless you find that the cover is fitting too tight(this is dependent on your own personal crocheting style)-
Check it out-
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The cover on the left is done with only 2 rows of extra stitches, the one on the right was done with 3 rows- which has given it a little looser fit. (see, the right one is hanging a lil lower, and appears a little thicker)..Also, the one on the right had an extra row of SC on the bottom. I recommend trial and error till you find the right fit for you.
Continue until you have a total of 6 rows. Once you're ready to begin row 7, switch to the J hook, and use this for another 3 rows till you're done with row 9.
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The smaller hook will tighten the bottom of the cover so it's a bit more snug on the headrest.
At this point- try on the headrest and see how it fits. If you think it's a little short- you can always do a SC row on the bottom. This will finish it off, plus make it a lil more snug. It took me 3 attempts to get it just right... just keep that in mind!
The 5th and final headrest is tiny, and inconsequential. Therefore, I forgot about it. lol...
In conclusion:
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detail:
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Please feel free to appropriate this idea, and make it better. This is merely my first go around and I'm sure there will be better versions to come.
p.s....if things don't work out, and you hate me for dragging you through this...do not fret!! It could also be used as an over-sized, ill-fitting beanie.
(I think I kinda like it)....
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yeeeaaaaaaah.
Please refer to everything as mere suggestions as you could make tons of variations on this...different yarn, different colors, fittings, monogramming, etc. lol
What I used:
-3 skeins of Lion brand black chenille thick and quick yarn (you can use something equivalent in gauge- super bulky)-this cost me about $30 total.
-Crochet hooks: J and M (no D..... just "J" and "M"....lol, seriously)
-Gen 1 xb...? Preferably one with headrests that need to be pimped
note:
SC= single crochet
DC=double crochet
SS=slip stitch
Rules of thumb- to those of you who have ever crocheted a hat.... think of this as a hat for an oblong-ish head. Same concept, weird size.
Also,make sure you try the cover on the headrest throughout your progress.
Here we go:
Using your M hook, SC a row of 12
add 3 SC chains extra
count back 3 chains, and do DC over the 12 SC rows
You will now have a nice column seen here-
Now, you've reached the end of the row, and you need to make a turn to continue on the opposite side. So, find the next available stitch and do 4 DC in that single stitch. In other words, instead of doing 1 DC in the next stitch, do 4. This will create expansion to accommodate the top of the headrest.
Your work should look like this-
(see the little fanning out on the turn?)
Now, continue around doing 1 DC in each stitch till you reach the end of the opposite side.
Your work should now look like this-
Next, do 4 DC in the stitch between the two rows, to create expansion on this turn as well.
Once you've done this, SS to join the two sides. Then you'll want to chain 3 as see here-
Continue doing DC over the existing DC stitches until you reach the turn. Then, on the turns center stitch, add another 4 DC per the single center stitch. Basically, creating even more expansion. Follow around and do the same thing to the other end as well. Remember to slip stitch, chain 3, and start over again with DC over the existing DCs on the next row.
From here on out, all you need to do is DC all the way around until you have a total of 6 rows. No extra stitches on the ends are necessary, unless you find that the cover is fitting too tight(this is dependent on your own personal crocheting style)-
Check it out-
The cover on the left is done with only 2 rows of extra stitches, the one on the right was done with 3 rows- which has given it a little looser fit. (see, the right one is hanging a lil lower, and appears a little thicker)..Also, the one on the right had an extra row of SC on the bottom. I recommend trial and error till you find the right fit for you.
Continue until you have a total of 6 rows. Once you're ready to begin row 7, switch to the J hook, and use this for another 3 rows till you're done with row 9.
The smaller hook will tighten the bottom of the cover so it's a bit more snug on the headrest.
At this point- try on the headrest and see how it fits. If you think it's a little short- you can always do a SC row on the bottom. This will finish it off, plus make it a lil more snug. It took me 3 attempts to get it just right... just keep that in mind!
The 5th and final headrest is tiny, and inconsequential. Therefore, I forgot about it. lol...
In conclusion:
detail:
Please feel free to appropriate this idea, and make it better. This is merely my first go around and I'm sure there will be better versions to come.
p.s....if things don't work out, and you hate me for dragging you through this...do not fret!! It could also be used as an over-sized, ill-fitting beanie.
(I think I kinda like it)....
