12 Crochet Car Accessories Free Patterns
You spend a lot of time in your car, so why not make it feel a little more like home? Crochet car accessories are small, quick projects that use scrap yarn and make great gifts for new drivers, teachers or anyone who loves a cute dashboard.
This list has 12 free patterns from different designers. You will find rearview mirror hangers, cup holder coasters, a vent clip air freshener, a seat belt cover, a visor sunglasses pouch and a steering wheel cover. Each one lists the yarn, hook and skill level.
Crochet Car Accessories Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight cotton yarn
- DK weight yarn in bright colors
- Crochet hook set, 3 mm to 6 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Key rings and lobster clasps
- Essential oils and wood beads (for diffusers)
- Yarn needle and stitch markers
1. Car Visor Sunglasses Pouch
Two cotton rectangles are joined into a pouch with ties at each corner, so it straps right onto your sun visor. It holds sunglasses, a pen or a parking ticket, so you are not digging through the console at every stop. It uses about 82 yards of cotton.
- Designer: Ashlea / Heart Hook Home
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Cotton (see pattern for weight)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Seat Belt Cover
Photo: Kylee Keller / Okie Girl Bling ‘n’ Things
A quick double crochet rectangle with a single crochet edge, closed with four buttons. It wraps around the seat belt so the strap stops rubbing your neck on long drives. A thoughtful gift for kids who just moved out of a booster seat.
- Designer: Kylee Keller / Okie Girl Bling ‘n’ Things
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Lion Brand Flikka)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Swinging Birdy
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
A tiny 2-inch amigurumi bird sitting on a little swing. Made in soft chenille-style yarn, it looks sweet swaying from a rearview mirror, and it also works as a keychain. A fun one if you like small amigurumi.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6) for the bird, fingering (#1) for the swing
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Leaf and Blossom Crochet Car Charm
Photo: Julie / Clover Needlecraft blog
A fall mirror charm with leaves and a layered flower on a tiny plant-pot base, hung from yarn strands on a key ring. The page calls it super simple, and it is a cozy way to bring autumn colors into your car.
- Designer: Julie / Clover Needlecraft blog
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Light worsted
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Crochet Car Hanging Trailing Plant
Photo: Punqa
A small beige pot with three long olive-green vines of double-layer leaves that drape down from the mirror. It is the kind of plant you never have to water. Rated intermediate because the leaves take a bit of care.
- Designer: Punqa
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Hanging Crochet Oil Diffuser Air Freshener
Photo: Whistle and Ivy
This hanger holds a 1.5-inch terra cotta pot filled with lava rock or wood beads. Add a few drops of essential oil and your car smells fresh without plastic air fresheners. It is worked in the round from a magic ring with three strings tied at the top.
- Designer: Whistle and Ivy
- Skill level: Easy (advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Worsted cotton
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Pumpkin Crochet Vent Clip Air Freshener
Photo: Jennifer Renaud / A Crocheted Simplicity
A little pumpkin pouch that clips onto an air vent and holds scent beads or oiled cotton balls. When the air blows, the scent spreads through the car. A cute fall project you can make in one sitting.
- Designer: Jennifer Renaud / A Crocheted Simplicity
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Super Speedy Crocheted Car Coasters
Photo: Candace / T&C Crafters
Three strands of cotton held together make these cup holder coasters thick and fast to finish. They catch drips and crumbs, and you can toss them in the wash. Make a spare set so you always have clean ones.
- Designer: Candace / T&C Crafters
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted cotton, three strands held together
- Hook: 6 mm (J-10)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Crochet Hanging Plant Car Accessory
Photo: Viv / VivCrochets
A small string-of-pearls plant with a strap for your car mirror. It uses basic stitches and is made in one session. There is also a video on the page, which helps with the little pearl strands.
- Designer: Viv / VivCrochets
- Skill level: Easy (advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Medium (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Driving Me Daisy Steering Wheel Cover
Photo: Tennielle Lemar / Tangles in Thyme
Flower granny squares are seamed into a ring that wraps around your steering wheel. It is cheerful, soft to hold and a fun way to use granny squares. Measure your wheel before you start so the fit is snug.
- Designer: Tennielle Lemar / Tangles in Thyme
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free (Ravelry download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Crochet Wristlet Keychain
Photo: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
A small folded wristlet for your car keys, worked flat in rows and joined at the end. Slip it on your wrist and your hands are free for bags and coffee. Make it longer and it turns into a lanyard.
- Designer: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK cotton
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Crochet Halloween Car Charm (Witch Hat & Pumpkin)
Photo: Ashley Stallsworth / A Crafty Concept
A mini witch hat and a pumpkin joined by a chain that loops over your rearview mirror. It is quick, uses very little yarn and makes a fun October swap for your usual car charm.
- Designer: Ashley Stallsworth / A Crafty Concept
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to crochet? Start with the wristlet keychain in #11 or the coasters in #8. Both are simple shapes.
- Want your car to smell good? Try the diffuser in #6 or the pumpkin vent clip in #7.
- Love mirror charms? Pick the bird in #3, the plants in #5 or #9, or the seasonal charms in #4 and #12.
- Long commute? The seat belt cover in #2 and the visor pouch in #1 make every drive a bit more comfortable.
- Granny square fan? The daisy steering wheel cover in #10 is your project.
FAQ
Is it safe to hang crochet charms from the rearview mirror?
Keep them small and light so they do not block your view or swing a lot. Some states have rules about objects hanging from the mirror, so check your local laws. If in doubt, clip the charm to a vent or hang it from the back of a headrest instead.
What yarn is best for crochet car accessories?
Cotton is a great choice because it is strong, washable and handles heat well. Acrylic works too and comes in lots of colors. For coasters, use cotton, since it soaks up drips. Avoid fuzzy yarn near vents, as it can shed.
How do I wash crochet car coasters?
Most cotton coasters can go in the washing machine on a gentle cycle in a mesh bag. Lay them flat to dry so they keep their shape. If they curl a little, press them flat with your hands while they are still damp.
Pick one, grab your scrap yarn, and give your car a little handmade charm.