Padded Coathanger Cover

Make over Mum's wardrobe and look after her favourite garments with a range of padded coathanger covers in her favourite complementary shades.

Materials: 1 ball Heirloom Merino Magic 8ply or

                   1 ball Cleckheaton Country 8ply

                   1 pair 4mm knitting needles

                   polyester wadding

                   wooden coathanger: small (30cm) or standard (38cm)

                   1 sewing needle

Size:  to fit small or standard wooden coat hanger

Tension: 22sts to 10cm over stocking stitch

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 55 (75) stitches.

1st row : Knit
2nd row : Purl

These two rows form pattern (stocking stitch).
Continue in pattern until work measures 14cm.
Cast off.

To make-up:
Remove hook from hanger.  Pad hanger generously with wadding, catching here and there with a stitch or dab of glue to secure.

Fold knitted cover lengthwise over padded hanger.  Sew bottom and side seams.  Replace hook.

Coat hanger may be decorated with a ribbon bow (as pictured) or other adornment.

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