How to make Golf Head Covers

Overview

A golf bag keeps your golf clubs together, but the heads of the clubs sticking out of the bag can get knocked around and scratched when you stuff the bag in your closet or the trunk of your car. Head covers help keep the heads of golf clubs from becoming scratched or dusty. Homemade fun golf head covers in whimsical shapes make a practical gift for the golfer in your life, or you could make a set for your own clubs.

Knitted Covers

Step 1

Cast on 40 stitches, using size 6 sock knitting needles and yarn of your choice. Divide the stitches between three needles, putting 13 stitches on two needles and 14 stitches on the third needle. Slip a stitch marker onto the end of the stitches and join the stitches to form a round.

Step 2

Knit 1, purl 1 in ribbing until the cover measures 5 inches. Switched to size 8 sock needles.

Step 3

Knit two together across the row. Knit the next three rows. Increase every other stitch for the next row.

Step 4

Knit every row until the piece measures 10 inches.

Step 5

Knit two together across the row. Knit two together across the next row.

Step 6

Cut the yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail of yarn. Thread this yarn onto the darning needle and slip the remaining stitches from the knitting needles onto the yarn. Pull the yarn to gather the stitches tightly and sew in place. Trim the yarn flush with the cover.

Step 7

Decorate your golf club cover by embroidering a design with contrasting yarn or sew on decals to indicate the number of the club, or personalize the cover with the golfer’s initials.

Sewn Covers

Step 1

Lay the golf club head onto a piece of paper and trace around it to form a pattern for the club cover. Allow an extra 2 inches on all sides to accommodate the thickness of the cover.

Step 2

Fold your fabric in half. Pin the paper pattern to one side of the fabric. Cut around the paper pattern, through the doubled fabric so that you end up with two identical pieces.

Step 3

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew a 1/2-inch seam around three sides of the cover. Leave the bottom edge open.

Step 4

Turn the cover right side out. Slip it over the head of the cover to test for fit. If the cover is too large, sew a larger seam, but always make sure the opening of the cover is wide enough to fit over the club.

Step 5

Hem the raw edge of the opening of the cover. Turn up 1/2 inch of the fabric along the edge and sew in place. Sew number decals on the sides of the cover to indicate which golf club the cover fits.

Tips and Warnings

· Use a thick, stretchy fabric such as a heavy knit or fleece. Choose bright yarn or fabric for colorful covers.

Things You’ll Need

· Size 6 sock needles Size 8 sock needles Acrylic or washable wool sock yarn Stitch marker Scissors Darning needle Contrasting yarn or decals Straight pins Fabric Sewing machine