Knit Golf Club Covers
Bogey, birdie, eagle, dogleg, Cinderella story, shank, slice, duck hook, snap hook, snapper, quacker, bunker, cabbage, fried egg, tin cup, deuce, flop shot, kick, bite, long iron, mulligan, up and down, Oscar Brown, pitch and run, punch shot, sandbagger, wormburner, and so many more… This ridiculous lingo used to tumble out of my father’s mouth every Saturday and Sunday evening as he, with kid-like enthusiasm, regaled us with the triumphs and tribulations of his day on the golf course.
While I never took to playing, I do love the game. It’s rich with history, tradition, and etiquette yet accompanied by some seriously silly outfits and laughably playful jargon. My dad remains modest in dress, but his clubs sure make up for it!
Knit with Koigu’s Kersti yarn, the single stranded ribbing is flexible enough to stretch over the large headed woods, while the double stranded tops of the covers are thick and lofty enough to protect them. This 100% merino is durable, resilient and even machine washable, perfect for the most adventurous of golfers… and knitters! Go wild with stripes of Koigu’s intensely saturated colors, then top your covers off with a pom-pom, tassel or I-cord loop. Cute! (Happy Father’s day, Old Man!) -Laura
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
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Materials
- 4 skeins of Koigu’s Kersti (100% merino wool) to make all three Golf Club Covers. Each skein is 114 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 456 yards required. I used 2 skeins of color 2100 and 2 skeins of color 2405.
- 1 set of US 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed needles
- 1 set of US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
- 1 set of US 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles
- (optional) Pom Pom Maker
Gauge
18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, with yarn doubled on largest needles
Sizes
Five Wood Cover (Three Wood Cover, Driver Cover)
- Finished Length: 13 (14½, 15½) inches
- Finished Circumference 8 (9, 10½) inches, at widest point
Note
This pattern is knit bottom up, using one strand of yarn for the ribbing and two strands of yarn for the head of the cover.
Pattern
All Sizes
With Contrast Color (CC) and size US 6 needles, cast on 32 (36, 40) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Place a marker and join for working in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Round 1: With the CC, k1. Change to Main Color (MC) and knit to the end of round.
Round 2: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end.
Repeat Round 2 until piece measures 1 inches from cast on edge. Change to US 5 needles and continue working on 1 x 1 rib.
When the piece measures 10 inches from cast on edge, change to size US 8 needles. Add a second strand of yarn.
Knit 3 rounds.
Five Wood
Change to CC (doubled).
Knit 2 rounds.
Increase Round: K7, make 1 right m1R, k1, make 1 left m1L, k16, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (36 stitches)
Knit 3 rounds.
With MC (doubled), knit one round. Cut MC yarn.
Change to CC.
Knit 2 rounds
Increase Round: K8, m1R, k1, m1L, k18, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (40 stitches)
Knit 3 rounds.
With MC, knit one round.
Decrease Round 1: K2tog, (k5, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k5, ssk, k1. (32 stitches)
Decrease Round 2: K2tog, (k3, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k3, ssk, k1. (24 stitches)
Decrease Round 3: K2tog, (k1, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k1, ssk, k1. (16 stitches)
Decrease Round 4: K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2. (12 stitches)
Decrease Round 5: (Ssk, k1, k2tog, k1) twice. (8 stitches)
Decrease Round 6: (K2tog) 4 times. (4 stitches)
Arrange the remaining 4 stitches on to one double pointed needle. Using a second double pointed needle, work in I-cord for 3 1/2 inches. Cut yarn and pull tail through live stitches. With tapestry needle take tail through the top of the Club Cover and weave it in.
Three Wood
With CC (doubled), knit one round. Cut CC yarn.
Change to MC (doubled).
Knit 2 rounds.
Increase Round: K8, m1R, k1, m1L, k18, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (40 stitches)
Knit 3 rounds.
With CC, knit one round. Cut CC yarn.
Change to MC.
Knit 2 rounds.
Increase Round: K9, m1R, k1, m1L, k20, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (44 stitches)
Knit 3 rounds.
With CC, knit one round. Cut CC yarn.
Change to MC.
Knit 2 rounds.
Increase Round: K10, m1R, k1, m1L, k22, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (48 stitches)
Knit 3 rounds. Cut MC yarn.
Change to CC and knit 1 round. Continue working with CC.
Decrease Round 1: K2tog, (k7, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k7, ssk, k1. (40 stitches)
Work Decrease Rounds 1 – 6 of the Five Wood Cover and continue to follow those directions to finish.
Driver
Change to CC (doubled).
Knit 3 rounds.
Increase Round: K9, m1R, k1, m1L, k20, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (44 stitches)
Knit 6 rounds.
Increase Round: K10, m1R, k1, m1L, k22, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (48 stitches)
Knit 6 rounds.
Increase Round: K11, m1R, k1, m1L, k24, m1R, k1, m1L, knit to end. (52 stitches)
Knit evenly until top measures 4 1/2 inches from ribbing. Cut CC yarn
Change to MC (doubled).
Knit one round.
Decrease Round 1: K2tog, (k8, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k8, ssk, k1. (44 stitches)
Decrease Round 2: K2tog, (k6, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k6, ssk, k1. (36 stitches)
Decrease Round 3: K2tog, (k4, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k4, ssk, k1. (28 stitches)
Decrease Round 4: K2tog, (k2, ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, k2, ssk, k1. (20 stitches)
Decrease Round 5: K2tog, (ssk, k1, k2tog) three times, ssk, k1. (12 stitches)
Decrease Round 6: (Ssk, k1, k2tog, k1) twice. (8 stitches)
Decrease Round 7: K2tog 4 times. (4 stitches)
With the CC color make a pom pom, as large or as small as you’d like. I used Clover’s Large Pom Pom Maker to make mine. Remember to leave two long tails for attaching your pom pom to the Club Cover. Using a tapestry needle, bring the tails through the top to the inside of the Club Cover and weave them in securely.
All Sizes
Weave in the tails and block as desired.
What does ssk mean?
Hello Catherine,
Thank you for reaching out! Ssk means to slip slip knit.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
For the top of the cover, is the final change to CC held double or single?
“With MC (doubled), knit one round. Cut MC yarn.
“Change to CC.”
Hello Val,
This is a great question! Yes, through this portion both your MC and your CC are held doubled!
Happy knitting,
Marilla
What does M1R & M1L mean
Hi Marion
Thanks for reaching out! M1R (make 1 right) and M1L (make 1 left) are directional increases (they lean either right or left) We have a handy tutorial that will help you out!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Does it matter the length of the double pointed needles needed for this project?
Thank you
Hi Jen
Thanks for the great question! I recommend the 6″ Double Pointed Needles for these club covers. Hope this helps!
Happy knitting
Jessica
Would you happen to have a putter cover pattern? I have recently made 3 sets of head covers from your pattern and I would love to make matching putter covers. I am happy to send you pictures – they are quite fun!
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for reaching out! At this time we only have these 3 sizes available, but thank you for expressing your interest! I will be sure to pass this along to the rest of the team!
We would absolutely love to see your work! Please send us your photos at customerservice@purlsoho.com or you can tag us on Instagram at @purlsohobusyhands or use the hashtag #purlsohobusyhands
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Can I follow these same directions but use the magic loop method (circular needles)?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for writing in. You can absolutely use the magic loop method for this pattern! Hope this helps.
All the best,
Lili
Can this pattern be Knit on circular needles? If yes, which length and size/s?
Can it also be knitted flat and then seamed?
Capable of using DPN’s / just not my favourites. Thanks.
Hi Heather,
Thanks for writing in! You can absolutely use circular needles for this pattern, but you would need to use the magic loop technique. I recommend using 40-inch circulars for magic loop! There are definitely ways to knit these flat and seam them, but you’d need to do a bit of modification for the decrease portions. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili