What to Know About Crochet Car Accessories

Spice up your car and get crafty with this style of handmade decor.

Benjamin Hunting | 

Nov 14, 2024 | 3 min read

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Here's a look at some of the most common crochet car accessories, which ones you might want to avoid, and how you can get involved in making your own so you can completely customize your ride's interior.

What Is Crochet?

Crochet is often seen as one of the easier forms of needlecraft to pick up, and it can be among the most affordable to learn. To get started, all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. The process involves using that hook to create a fabric of interlocking loops that can be used to make clothing, toys, and decorative items.

Crochet can be simpler than knitting, at least for beginners. Like knitting, it's a portable hobby that can be done on the go, in a waiting room, or while sitting in the passenger seat of a car.

Crochet Accessories That Are Aimed at Cars

The world of crochet is full of patterns for decorative items. For automobiles, crochet accessories can include charms that hang from the rearview mirror, crafted to resemble everything from swinging birds and bees to realistic-looking potted plants and fruit. Keep in mind, however, that dangling objects from rearview mirrors is not allowed in every state.

More practical crochet car accessories include baskets that hang from the back of a vehicle's seat, seat and headrest covers, and coasters for car cupholders. If you really want to show the world your love of crochet, you could consider a cover for your spare tire that you can make or buy.

Remember, Safety First

A class of crochet car accessory you might want to skip is anything that could interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle. It's not unusual to see steering wheel covers created out of crochet, for example, but these could slip (given that yarn isn't always that grippy) or potentially get caught on your fingers or hand jewelry, creating a dangerous situation.

The same goes for crochet seat-belt covers, which could snag you at an inopportune moment and keep you from escaping your vehicle quickly in an emergency. It's also smart to avoid hanging from your rearview mirror anything that's large enough to block your field of view. Again, in certain states such hanging objects are prohibited.

Where Can You Buy Crochet Car Accessories?

Premade crochet car accessories are available online from a variety of vendors across platforms such as Etsy, eBay, and Amazon. You can also find them at local craft fairs. If you're already a crocheter or are ready to learn, you can seek inspiration online and download patterns to make eye-catching and fun crochet car accessories yourself.

Benjamin Hunting

Benjamin Hunting is a writer and podcast host who contributes to a number of newspapers, automotive magazines, and online publications. More than a decade into his career, he enjoys keeping the shiny side up during track days and always has one too many classic vehicle projects partially disassembled in his garage at any given time. Remember, if it's not leaking, it's probably empty.