Back in the summer of 2013 I got my bike, and you may recall I was obsessed with making accessories for it. I started a seat cover, got the flat portion done (including some swanky 80s-style crisscrossing chains), and put it away in my yarn storage boxes. For nearly two years. When I cleaned those out earlier this year, I kept the seat cover as something I would still like to finish, and finish it I did. The bike’s still in a closet, so I call this picture “waiting for spring.”
I added several rounds of crochet around the sides of the cover with 8 or 10 decreases per round most rounds (up to 2 each at front, back corners, and curve of sides). I didn’t really know how it should be done, but I was crocheting across the room from the closet my bike was in so I was able to test the fit easily. Quite pleased and hoping my tailbone will be happier with the beginning of biking season this year!
Love it! The color matches the bike perfectly, and the pinky-orangey strip is high fashion — I think. I was in a swanky store yesterday (North Face) and saw something similar.
I do suspect that the first ride of the season might still make you a little uncomfortable, the day after, cover or no — but it will be fine after that.
BTW — there is a really cool bike recycle place in Burlington, and I am sure they would totally rock these covers. (I do realize you are into design and not production, but it’s just a thought.) I am going to pass this on to my friend Alana, who volunteers there, just in case.
Thanks! I certainly wouldn’t know what high fashion is, but the bike itself is teal with purple and hot pink accents, so I just replicated that. And as for the cushioning angle, I will be happy if I’m uncomfortable for *only* one day!