How to Knit a Coat Hanger Cover

Knitted coat hanger #1

Cast on 29 sts.

1st row (right side) K.

2nd row * K1, tw3; rep from * to last st, k1. (Tw3 is explained in Tips, below.)

3rd row, K.

4th row, P2, * k1, tw3; rep from * last 3 sts, k1, p2.

Pattern is formed by these four rows. Continue in pattern until the work measures the same length as the coat hanger.

Cast off.

Cast on 38sts.

K6 rows.

Cast off.

Pad the hanger with the wadding. The wadding can be glued in place or use rubber bands to hold.

Fold the main knitted piece in half lengthwise. Sew the side edges.

Slipping the hook through the center of the folded edge, place the main knitted piece on the hanger. Join the edges by sewing neatly together.

Fold the hook cover in half lengthwise. Leave one short end open. Then sew all around, using the open end to slip over the hook. Stitch to the main piece. Or, use the alternative suggested in Method 2, of wrapping yarn around the hook, gluing it in place.

Use as required. The hanger is now thoroughly covered and be used to hang your clothes. A ribbon can be tied in place on the hook, for a final pretty touch.

Coat hanger knitted cover #2

Use colour #1 ball. Cast on 18sts. in this colour.

Knit the 1st row. Knit this in colour #1.

Knit the 2nd row. Purl in colour #1.

Knit the 3rd and 4th rows. Knit in colour #2.

Knit the 5th and 6th rows as for the 1st and 2nd rows.

Knit the 7th and 8th rows in colour #3.

Treat these first 8 rows as the pattern. Repeat until the pattern measures 44cm in length (or make adjustments for the length of coat hanger you have). End on the 6th pattern row. Cast off.

Fold the cover in half along the length. Have the right side facing inside.

Stitch along the two short ends only, to join. Turn the cover the right side facing outward.

Remove the hook from the wooden hanger. Place the wooden hanger inside of the just-knitted cover. The long seam should be placed underneath the hanger.

Stitch the long seam together, along the underside of the wooden hanger.

Restore the hook to its original position. Cover the hanger with craft glue, just a light layer. Wind yarn in colour #3 around the hook, to wrap and cover it completely. Allow to dry in place. Cut off any excess yarn and darn in place.

Done. The coat hanger is now covered and ready for use. Just be certain that the glue has completely dried.