Covered Coat Hangers Knitting Pattern
Covered Coat Hangers – Knitting Pattern
A delightful little project — these knitted coat-hanger covers turn plain hangers into soft, colourful, handmade treasures. They make a fabulous handmade gift, are perfect for stash-busting leftover yarn, and add a cosy, handcrafted touch to any wardrobe.
The pattern includes five different stitch variants so you can play with texture and make each hanger unique.
What the Pattern Gives You
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Instructions to knit covers that neatly slide over standard padded or wooden hangers — helping preserve clothes, avoid shoulder dents, and make wardrobes look lovely.
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Five stitch-pattern options (e.g. stripes, textured stitches, simple stocking or garter stitch) for variety and creativity.
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Recommendations for yarn — DK-weight or similar yarn is ideal (leftovers are perfect!).
Suggested Yarn & Materials
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Yarn: DK weight yarn — leftovers ideal for this small accessory. People often use approx. 2 × 20 g balls per hanger cover (depending on thickness, size, and stitch choice).
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Needles: Suggested needle size around 4.00 mm — enough to give a stretchy but neat cover.
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Extras: One standard hanger (padded or wooden), tapestry needle for seaming, optional ribbon for decoration.
Project Details
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Skill Level: Easy — great for beginners or quick stash-buster projects.
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Why It’s Great: Fast, satisfying, and practical. A set of 3 makes a lovely handmade gift, or you can make individual ones to coordinate with special garments.
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Bonus: Helps protect your knits and garments from hanger-shoulder dents; knitted covers add a handmade charm to wardrobes.