Easy Crochet Tape Measure Cover Pattern – Free Written and Video Tutorial
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Make your crochet measuring tape a little more aesthetic with a quick cover. You will never get your tape measure mixed up with anyone else’s once you follow this crochet tape measure cover pattern that’s free and easy.
A few weeks ago, my amazing friend Claire made me this gorgeous beaded measuring tape. I’m seriously in love with it. So much so that it inspired me to make my own crocheted measuring tape covers.
Yes more than one, cause let’s be real. Crocheters need a measuring tape in every pouch, bag or purse. Just in case. LOL
So I grabbed this beautiful yarn called Shine from WeCrochet and it was perfect. It’s soft, shiny, and the perfect thickness at sport weight. And I started designing not just one but 3 different measuring tape covers.
Here you will find the first version, which is easy and the ideal beginner crochet project. Below you will find the links to the textured and lacy patterns also.
Crocheting Measuring Tapes
Measuring Tapes can be so plain. So crocheting some cute and fun covers for them is the ideal solution. It makes me smile every time I grab my crochet hook pouch to pull out my measuring tape.
And of course, designing 3 different versions is only the beginning. I can see myself creating so many different versions, including animal measuring tape covers. How cute would those be?
If you like this easy measuring tape crochet pattern, you might like these also:
Best Yarn for this Crochet Tape Measure Cover
You can truly use any yarn you want. But I prefer using cotton yarn for my measuring tape covers as they are more durable that way. I used Shine Sport yarn as it has really bold and beautiful colors.
The ideal thickness for these covers is a yarn that is sport-weight or thinner. I would likely not go heavier in yarn as you won’t be able to crochet many stitches.
Of course, you won’t need very much yarn as it is such a small project, only 20-30 yards. So maybe you can get lucky and find something from your stash or scraps to work with!
Get the PDF of the Easy Crochet Measuring Tape Cover
This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below for only a small fee.
(easy, textured, and lacy) here!
So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this cute pattern.
How to Crochet the Easy Measuring Tape Cover
Materials you’ll need
- WeCrochet “Shine Sport” Yarn (1 skein/ 50g/ 110yd) – less than 1 skein
- Blush
- 3.25 mm hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- 2 inch Measuring Tape (bought bulk from Amazon here)
Gauge
6 sts x 6 rows = 1 square inch (single crochet stitch)
Size
2.5 inch diameter
Stitches used
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE (US Crochet Terms and Abbreviations)
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- mattress stitch
Easy Crochet Tape Measure Cover Pattern –
Free Video Tutorial
This simple pattern is made even easier with a quick video tutorial. Even crocheters with a beginner skill level should be able to create the cute tape measure cover.
Keep in mind that the size of your tape measure insert should be about 2 inches. This pattern is for the standard small retractable round tape measure that you see everywhere.
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Easy Crochet Tape Measure Cover Pattern –
Free Written Tutorial
First, you’ll crochet the 2 circles. Then you will sew them together, add the measuring tape halfway and finish sewing them together until done.
Start crocheting the circles
Make 2 circles
R1: Make a Magic Ring and add 7 sc, close the hole, use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round, as you’ll crochet in continuous rounds.
R2: 2 sc in each st
R3: *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end
R4: *1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end
R5: *1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end
R6: 1 sc in each st, TURN
R7: 1 sc in each st, until the last st, leave that one open
Fasten off and weave in all ends, but one after R7 of one of the circles that is about 1ft long to se together the 2 circles.
Sewing the circles together and covering the measuring tape
You can sew together the 2 circles as you wish, but I sewed them together in an S shape, by going through the stitches from side to side using the mattress stitch technique.
About half way through I inserted the measuring tape and then I finished sewing the 2 circles together. Then it’s time to fasten off and weave in your ends. Now you are done and can enjoy your new cute measuring tape for every day use.
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Different Measuring Tape Covers
Was that fun making this cute and easy measuring tape? Well, let’s try some more because they are fast and fun to crochet and make the perfect gift for your crafty friends.
Find the other 2 measuring tapes, which you can also buy as a PDF set (all 3 included) on Etsy or get it all of them directly through The Crochet Club:
- Textured Measuring Tape Cover
- Lacy Measuring Tape Cover
- PDF Pattern set on Etsy (all 3 patterns included)
- Get all PDFs in The Crochet Club here
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