Crochet Book Cover/Sleeve

Looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your favorite book? A crochet book cover or sleeve is the perfect way to protect your novel while adding a cozy and unique flair to your reading experience. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, creating a personalized book cover can be a fun and rewarding project. With endless possibilities for colors, patterns, and styles, you can showcase your creativity while keeping your books safe from wear and tear. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to craft a special cover that will make your reading sessions even more enjoyable!
Materials You Will Need
- Red Heart Yarns Hopscotch in Somersault (one ball of yarn)
- Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Important Notes
- Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
- Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
Special Stitches
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- YO: Yarn Over
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- FLO: Front Loop Only
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- SK: Skip
- SC: Single Crochet
- SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
Pattern
Book Sleeve
Work in continuous rounds and work your SC stitches INTO the stitch and not in the top loops (The location is in between the two vertical lines of the SC stitch).
- Ch 26
Rnd 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, put 3 SC in last ch, continue to work on opposite side of foundation ch, SC across, put 2 SC in last st.
Rnd 2: SC into each st around (work INTO the stitch, not in the top loops), Work in continuous rounds.
Rnds 3-35: Repeat Round 2
You can make yours longer if you wish to, just continue making SC around working INTO the stitch.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Create a loop by attaching the yarn to the center back, chain 10, Sl st into next st. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Assembly
Sew a button to the front so the loop can wrap around it. Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!!