These covers are not just stylish—they're practical too. They shield headphones from dust, sweat, and wear while adding a touch of warmth and personality. Available in endless patterns and vibrant colors, they’re perfect for showcasing your style or matching your accessories.
Crochet headphone covers are eco-friendly, reusable, and a budget-friendly way to upgrade old headphones. They make listening more comfortable with added cushioning while extending the life of your headphone pads. Ideal for music lovers, they combine function, sustainability, and creativity all in one delightful package!
Step-by-Step Crochet Headphone Covers Pattern
Materials Needed
- Headphones for sizing
- Different colored yarns (light pink for base, red and pink for strawberries, green for stems, white for seeds)
- Crochet hooks (3 mm, 2.5 mm, 2.25 mm)
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tape measure (optional)
Pattern Instructions
Base of Headphone Cover
- Round 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Using the 3 mm hook, chain 3.
- Inside the magic ring, crochet 2 double crochets.
- Repeat: chain 2 and crochet 3 double crochets three more times.
- Tighten the ring to form a square.
- Chain 1 and make a single crochet into the third chain from the beginning.
- Round 2:
- Chain 2 and do a double crochet into the hole before the single crochet from the previous round.
- Crochet 3 double crochets evenly spaced across.
- In each chain 2 space from the previous round: Crochet 2 double crochets, chain 2, crochet 2 double crochets.
- Continue the sequence around and slip stitch into the first double crochet of the round.
- Round 3:
- Chain 2 and double crochet into the same hole.
- Crochet 7 double crochets evenly spaced across.
- In each corner chain 2 space: Crochet 2 double crochets, chain 2, crochet 2 double crochets.
- Continue this sequence around until the end, slip stitching into the first double crochet.
- Round 4:
- Chain 2 and double crochet into the same hole.
- Crochet across to the chain 2 space.
- At the corners: do 2 double crochets, 2 half double crochets.
- Along the side: crochet 11 half double crochets.
- Continue this sequence around and slip stitch into the first double crochet.
- Round 5:
- Chain 2 and double crochet across.
- At the corners: do 1 double crochet, 2 half double crochets, 1 single crochet.
- Along the side: single crochet.
- Continue this around similarly and slip stitch into the first double crochet.
Creating Holes for Controls (Left Side)
- Top Hole (Left Side):
- Use a stitch marker to indicate where the hole will be.
- Chain 2, double crochet until you reach the stitch marker.
- Chain 3, skip 3 stitches, and continue the double crochet.
- Slip stitch into the first double crochet at the end of the round.
- Half Double Crochet and Slip Stitch Rounds:
- Use the 2.5 mm hook for half double crochet around.
- In the previous chain 3 space, do 4 half double crochets.
- Slip stitch into the first half double crochet and finish with a row of slip stitches using the 2.25 mm hook.
Creating Holes for Controls (Right Side)
- Bottom Hole and Top Holes (Right Side):
- Mark the hole placements with a stitch marker.
- Chain 2, double crochet until the hole placement.
- Chain 4 for the bottom hole, skip 4 stitches.
- On top holes: chain 3, skip 3 stitches, and repeat thrice.
- Continue double crochet around and slip stitch into the first double crochet.
- Half Double Crochet and Slip Stitch Rounds:
- Similar to the left side, use the 2.5 mm hook for half double crochets around.
- In the chain 4 and chain 3 spaces, do appropriate half double crochet adjustments.
- Finish with a row of slip stitches using the smallest hook.
Finishing
- Weave the ends using a darning needle.
- Ensure the cover fits by placing it over the headphones.
- Adjust the sizes by using different hooks or yarn tension as necessary.
Important Notes
- Adjust the slip stitch count in the holes to get a cleaner look.
- Ensure all ends are woven securely to prevent unraveling.
- Experiment with the placement and number of stitches for a better fit.
This is a simplified textual transcript from the tutorial video. For a more visual guide, refer to the linked video. Enjoy crafting your headphone covers!
