Mediterranean Blue Hanger Slip Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This Mediterranean Blue Hanger Slip is a sweet little project that turns a plain wooden hanger into something special. It's perfect for beginners who have just learned single crochet and want a quick, satisfying finish, and it's a lovely stash buster for anyone with leftover fine cotton. The deep blue and white stripes give it a fresh, breezy coastal feel, while the tiny fish appliqué near the hook adds a playful touch of summer. Slip it over your hanger bar and it looks neat, feels soft, and keeps clothes from sliding off.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Fine (2) weight cotton, approximately 50 yards each of deep blue (A) and white (B).
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C/2) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), a standard 16-inch wooden hanger.
- Finished size: Approximately 16 inches long and 2 inches wide (flat), to fit a standard 16-inch wooden hanger.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together (a decrease)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- R – row or round
Gauge
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. Work a small swatch in sc and measure it to check your gauge before starting.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your tension even and slightly firm so the tube holds its shape and grips the hanger bar.
- When joining the starting chain into a ring, double-check it isn't twisted before you slip stitch.
- Change colors on the last stitch of the round so the stripes stay crisp and even.
- Try the tube on your hanger before gathering the ends, so you can adjust the fit.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Hanger Slip (Yarn A)
Set-up: With A, ch 49. Being careful not to twist, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
R1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around (48). Join with sl st to first sc.
R2–4: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to B.
R5–6: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to A.
R7–8: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to B.
R9–10: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to A.
R11–12: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to B.
R13–14: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to A.
R15–16: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to B.
R17–18: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Change to A.
R19–20: Ch 1, sc in each st around (48). Join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Fish Appliqué (Yarn B)
Set-up: Ch 6.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (5).
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (5).
R3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st (7).
R4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (7).
R5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in last st (5).
R6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (5).
R7: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3). Fasten off.
Tail: Join B with sl st to bottom right corner of fish body. Ch 3, sl st in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st. Fasten off.
Eye: With B, make a French knot or sew a small circle using 2–3 stitches at the head end. Weave in ends.
Assembly and Finishing
Slide the hanger slip over the bar of a wooden hanger, centering it. Gather the ends tightly and secure with a few stitches using matching yarn. Sew the fish appliqué near the hook end of the hanger slip, positioning it as desired. Weave in all ends. Lightly steam or block the slip to smooth the stripes and settle the stitches.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the stripes for a single solid color, or use up leftover cotton in any color combination you like.
- Place the fish appliqué at the opposite end, or add two fish for a playful pair.
- Work a few extra rounds for a longer hanger, or fewer for a smaller one, keeping the stitch count the same.
