Free pattern for knitted umbrella stroller handle covers

Here's a nice easy pattern for making knitted handle covers for your umbrella stroller. You will need to know how to knit in the round on double pointed needles. This is a pretty forgiving project if you want to try working in the round, but aren't sure of your skills yet.

I make my covers out of worsted weight cotton yarn, like Lily's Sugar N Cream or Bernat Handicrafter. I have never tried acrylic yarn, so I can't say how that will hold up. I have also used a wool and soy blend worsted weight yarn, like this:

I also make handle coveres out of sock yarn, which is great for warm cozy handles in the winter. Maybe I'll post that pattern another day!

This pattern hasn't been tested by anyone other than me, so let me know if it works or if you need any assistance.

Here's what you need:
*A small ball of worsted weight cotton yarn, or a small amount of different colors if you're making stripes
*Size 8 dpns

Abbreviations:
CO = cast on
K = knit
P = purl
BO = bind off

My gauge is about 4 stitches and 6 rows per inch

PATTERN

CO 12

Round 1: K1 P1 to end of round

Rounds 2-10: Continue in K1P1 ribbing (working in the round, knit the knits and purl the purls)

Rounds 11-50: K

Rounds 51- 60: K1P1 to end of round

BO

I like to use self-striping yarn or make my own stripes, like these:

If you like what you see, but would rather buy them instead of make them, both the covers shown, plus a variety of crocheted stroller handle covers, are available in my shop, justyarning.etsy.com

Let me know how your projects turn out!