Is anyone else bothered by their seat belt strap during the summer? When I wear t-shirts or tank tops, my seat belt strap feels like it's chafing my skin, especially if I get a bit of sunburn. Crochet a simple seat belt cozy that buttons onto your belt and viola! Problem solved.
Free Crochet Seat Belt Cozy Pattern
You'll need:
1 ball of cotton yarn, medium (4) weight (such as Sugar and Cream)
Crochet hook size G or H.
Two buttons with shanks, 1/2 to 5/8"
Needle and matching thread
Row 1: Ch 27. Turn.
Row 2: DC in second chain from hook and across to end of row, Ch. 2. Turn.
Rows 3 to 11: DC in each stitch; Ch. 2, turn at end of each row.
Row 12-14: DC across in each st, at end of row, sk last stitch, Ch. 2 and turn. (This will decrease rows to the end, making a tab.
Fasten off yarn at end of Row 14, weave in ends.
With same or contrasting color yarn, SC around outside of cozy.
For buttons, wrap cozy around your seat belt and mark button placement. Sew on buttons and enjoy your new comfortable seat belt!
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What a great idea Martha, I might borrow that pattern, it's just what I need. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThat is a super-fantastic idea! That would also keep your top from getting dirty... My dad (who was a mechanic) was forever getting his dirt and grime on the driver's side seatbelt. This would really help. I'm going to make a few for my mom.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. :) I have that all the time - not just summer. I just figured it was my height - I'm not short, but short enough to be irritated by that belt. May give this a go sometime. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea Marti! I love the photos in your post as well!-Erin of Elysian Studios
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! I am short so the seat belt digs right into my neck. I have been thinking about making one of quilted fabric but this is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are finding this useful! I am making my third one of these now! Let me know if you see any problems with the pattern. I'm a newbie at writing them.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and I plan to make one!
ReplyDeleteWow, I have never seen this before. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, I get this everytime I'm not wearing a shirt with a collar. I'm going on a long journey at the weekend and was thinking about sewing one, but I'll try this instead!
ReplyDeleteHello, I made one of these and it's BRILLIANT! You can see my version here: http://thecraftersapprentice.blogspot.com/2011/07/whats-been-on-hook.html
ReplyDeleteyou know what i think of this cool idea. gonna post a link to it on my blog. thanks,
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I have Ben looking for something to spice up the interior of my car I'm so excited to have found this pattern its just the thing to give my baby a little more personality. Thank you for sharing your pattern keep up the good work =)
ReplyDeleteStarting to make it now. Great idea Martha. Thank you for sharing the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI make something like that, but mine use velcro.
ReplyDeleteI made one for my seat in my car using velvet yarn. I'm making another to go on vacation. With it taking 8 hrs there and 8 hrs back. I'm so short the seat belt digs in my neck. The first seat belt cover I've been using is great. It is way may comfortable. I shared the pattern link with my friend who crochets.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pattern I was just complaining to my husband about how the seat belt rubs my neck raw. Now it won’t bother me. Thanks again.
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