Crochet Summer Measuring Tape Cover

Feeling crafty this summer? Why not add a fun twist to your sewing kit with a Crochet Summer Measuring Tape Cover! This cute and practical project is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. By using bright and colorful yarns, you can personalize your measuring tape cover to match your unique style. Not only does it add a touch of creativity to your sewing tools, but it also protects your tape measure from wear and tear. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and stitch up a delightful summer accessory for your sewing essentials! Get ready to measure in style with this charming and easy-to-make crochet project.

Summer Measuring Tape Cover Crochet Pattern:

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 20 x 20 rows of sc = 4 inches

Finished Size: 2.5 inch diameter (depending on the size of your tape measure insert)

Yarn: Your favourite worsted weight 100% cotton.You will need a small amount (approximately 20-30 yards per tape measure.I used 1-2 different colours.

Hook: Size G/6 (4 mm) hook.

Notions: Yarn Needle, small retractable round tape measure.Mine has a diameter of about 2.5 inches across.

Stitches and Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain

Dc3tog – Double Crochet three stitches together

Rpt – Repeat

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl st – Slip stitch

Yo – Yarn over

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern is written in American English terms.
• Pattern is worked in rounds.You will make a front piece, then a back piece and crochet them together.
• Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as stitch.
• Weave in ends as needed.
• Do not turn unless stated otherwise.
• Feel free to embroider a smily face on one side using a small amount of yarn!

Free Crochet Pattern:

(Make 2)

With Colour A,Ch 2

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook.Join with a sl st in the 1st st. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st.(12 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st; Rpt from * around working 2 sc in the final st, join with a sl st in the 1st st. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around working 2 sc in the final st, join with a sl st in the 1st st.(24 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts; Rpt from * around working 2 sc in the final st, join with a sl st in the 1st st. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, sc in each of the next 3 sts, *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts; Rpt from * around working 2 sc in the final st, join with a sl st in the 1st st. (36 sts)

Repeat the above rounds 1-6 for the backside, you may wish to work the back side in colour B

Join the front and back together:

With colour B:

Rnd 1: Place the front and back so that the wrong sides are together, join yarn with a sl st.Now working through both thickness, sc in each st around working in the back loop only of the front side and into the front loop only of the back side.Once you have worked about 2/3 of the way around, insert your retractable tape measure into the centre.Continue working sc as before around until one stitch remains.Leave the remaining stitch unworked.Ch 1, turn.Be sure to position the tape measure so that the ribbon of the tape measure extends through this final opening.

Rnd 2: Sc in the 1st st, *ch 2, dc3tog, ch 2, sc in the next st; Rpt from * around ending with a ch 2, sl st into the top of the first st.

Fasten off, weave in your ends.