Trevor Ng
Golf club covers are essential for protecting golf clubs from damage and making them look cool. They can be made in different sizes and colours to help distinguish the clubs from one another. It's easy to knit a golf club cover or a set of golf club covers for yourself or as a gift for someone, so this is a great project for any skill level. You will need to know how to knit, purl, and knit in the round, and you can customise the covers using any colour of yarn you like.
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What You'll Learn
Choosing a pattern
When choosing a pattern, you can consider the style and colour. You can opt for a simple sock-like cover with some texture, or go for a striped design, which can be a fun way to identify each club. You can also get creative with colours, choosing your favourite shades or even using stripes to represent the number of the wood.
If you want to add some fun and humour to your golf game, you can choose animal patterns, such as a tiger or a panda. These patterns often include additional steps, like embroidery stitches and adding safety eyes.
Finally, consider the functionality of the cover. Some patterns, like the one adapted from Susie Johns' book, include padding for extra protection. You can also modify patterns to include specific details, such as pom-poms or initials.
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Casting stitches
Casting on is the first step in knitting, where you create loops on the needle, forming the first row of stitches. There are several cast-on techniques, and the one you choose will depend on the project and your personal preference. Here is a commonly used method, the long-tail cast-on:
Start by leaving a tail at the end of your yarn. The length of this tail will depend on the number of stitches you intend to cast on. For instance, if you plan to cast on 10 stitches, leave about a foot of yarn for the tail. Hold the tail with your left hand, draping it over your thumb and pointer finger. Catch the yarn tail between your pointer and middle fingers. With your right hand, take the needle and place it on the yarn between your thumb and pointer finger. Draw the yarn towards you with the needle, creating a loop of yarn around your thumb. Bring the needle under the outer yarn section next to your thumb and up through the loop. Guide the needle back towards your pointer finger, then over the yarn connected to your pointer finger and under, back towards your thumb.
Now, you have two stitches cast on. To continue, repeat the process. For the next two stitches, use the knitted cast-on method. Insert your right needle between the two stitches, bringing it under the left needle and through the yarn connecting the stitches. Wrap the working yarn around the right needle and bring the needle back through the loops. You will now have a loop on your right needle. Turn this loop and place it on the left needle, then release the right needle from the loop. Pull the yarn to tighten, and you should now have four stitches cast on. Repeat these steps until you have cast on the desired number of stitches.
When knitting golf head covers, casting on is an essential step in creating the base of the cover. The number of stitches you cast on will depend on the size of the cover you want to make. For smaller needles, casting on 54 stitches and distributing them evenly among three needles is a good starting point. After casting on, join the stitches without twisting them, and you can begin knitting your golf head cover.
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Joining stitches
Distribute Stitches Evenly
First, ensure you have cast on the required number of stitches, typically 54, onto smaller knitting needles. Distribute these stitches evenly among three of the four needles you are using. This even distribution is essential for the next steps and the overall symmetry of your golf head cover.
Joining the Stitches
Now, it's time to join the stitches without twisting them. This step ensures that your knitting remains flat and smooth, creating a seamless join. Take the first stitch on the left-hand needle and join it to the first stitch on the right-hand needle, being careful not to twist the yarns as you do so.
Knit and Purl
Once the stitches are joined, you can continue with the knit and purl pattern. Knit three stitches and then purl three stitches all the way around. Repeat this step until your piece reaches the desired length, which is typically around 5 inches from the cast-on edge. Remember to maintain an even tension throughout this step for a consistent fabric.
Switch to Larger Needles
After completing the knit and purl section, it's time to switch to larger needles. This change in needle size will create a different texture or gauge for the next part of your golf head cover. From here, you can work in a stockinette stitch by knitting every stitch all the way around. Continue until your piece measures approximately 11½ inches from the cast-on edge.
Mark the Decrease Section
Before beginning the decrease section, it's helpful to tie a piece of scrap yarn to mark the start of this new phase. This marker will help you keep track of your progress and ensure that your decreases are symmetrical.
By carefully following these steps, you will be able to join your stitches neatly and create a professional-looking golf head cover. Remember to take your time and maintain consistent tension for the best results.
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Knitting the cover
Golf club covers are typically worked in the round using double-pointed needles. You can use any stitch you like, but the knit stitch is a simple and common choice. Cast 54 stitches onto smaller needles, distributing them evenly among three of the four needles. Join the stitches without twisting them.
Knit three stitches and purl three stitches all the way around. Repeat this step until the piece measures about 5 inches from the cast-on edge. Then, switch to larger needles and work in stockinette stitch by knitting every stitch all the way around. Continue knitting until the shaft cover reaches your desired length. You can make it 8 or 12 inches long, depending on your preference.
To add some variety to your design, you can change colours as desired or incorporate decorative stitches such as the ribbed, brioche, or moss stitch. If you want to change colours, do so at the beginning of a new round. You can create a striped effect by changing colours every few rows.
Once you've reached the desired length, it's time to work on the decrease rounds to close the top of the cover. Knit two stitches together all the way around, leaving you with eight stitches. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Thread this tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top, and weave in any loose ends.
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Closing the top
Once you have knitted the golf club cover to the desired length, you can close the top by working a decrease round. To do this, knit two stitches together all the way around. This will leave you with a small number of stitches remaining—for example, eight stitches, as ehow.com suggests.
When you only have a few stitches left, cut the yarn, leaving a tail of a few inches. The exact length of the tail will depend on the number of stitches you have left, but it should be long enough to thread through the remaining stitches. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, and then thread the needle through the remaining stitches. Pull the yarn tight to close the top of the cover.
Weave in any loose ends to ensure that the top of the cover is secure. You can do this by pushing the tail of the yarn through the top of the golf club cover to hide it.
If you do not like knitting in the round, you can work the piece back and forth in rows and then stitch a side seam.
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Frequently asked questions
You need basic knitting skills like knitting, purling, and knitting in the round.
You will need double-pointed needles, preferably in two sizes—smaller and larger.
Measure the golf club shaft area you want to cover to determine the desired length. Keep knitting until you achieve that length.
Work on decrease rounds until the top of the cover is closed. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail to thread through the remaining stitches, then pull tight to close.
