Crochet Granny Square Book Sleeve

If you're a book lover who also enjoys crafting, then the Crochet Granny Square Book Sleeve is a must-try project! This adorable and practical sleeve is not only a fun way to protect your favorite reads but also a great way to showcase your crochet skills. With its colorful granny squares and cozy design, this sleeve adds a delightful touch to your reading routine. Whether you're gifting it to a fellow bookworm or making one for yourself, the Crochet Granny Square Book Sleeve is sure to bring joy and style to your literary adventures. So grab your yarn, hook, and favorite book, and get ready to crochet your way to a bookish masterpiece!
Materials
- 5.00 mm Crochet Hook
- Worsted Weight Yarn
- 3.00 mm Crochet Hook
- DK Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- A Pair of Scissors
Note: The numbers in the brackets represent the number of stitches in each row
Abbreviations
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet (DC in UK terms)
- HDC – Half Double Crochet (HTR in UK terms)
- DC – Double Crochet (TR in UK terms)
- SLST – Slip Stitch
- ST(s) – Stitch(es)
- FO – Finish Off
Pattern
Granny Square – 5.00 mm hook and Worsted Weight Yarn
Chain 3.
Round 1:
2 DC in 3rd chain from the hook. *CH 3. 3 DC in the centre.* Repeat three times. CH 3. SLST to the top of the beginning CH 3.
Round 2:
CH 3. 2 DC in same CH 3 space. *CH 1. (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) in next CH 3 space.* Repeat three times. CH 1. 3 DC in beginning CH 3 space. CH 3. SLST to the top of beginning CH 3.
Round 3:
CH 3. 2 DC in same CH 3 space. *CH 1. 3 DC in CH 1 space. CH 1. (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) in next CH 3 space.* Repeat three times. CH 1. 3 DC in CH 1 space. CH 1. 3 DC in beginning CH 3 space. CH 3. SLST to the top of beginning CH 3.
Rounds 4 – 10+:
CH 2. 2 DC in same CH 3 space. *CH 1. 3 DC in next two CH 1 spaces. CH 1. (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) in next CH 3 space.* Repeat three times. CH 1. 3 DC in next two CH 1 spaces. CH 1. 3 DC in beginning CH 3 space. CH 3. SLST to the top of beginning CH 2.
Repeat Round 4 until you reach the size of square you would like. You will just have to do 3 DC and CH 1 in each Chain 1 space around.
Finishing Off
Flip piece over and fold three of the corners towards the centre and sew the edges together.
Leaf and Tie – DK Yarn and 3.00 mm hook
Instructions:
CH 6.
Round 1:
SC into 2nd CH from hook. DC in next 2 STs. HDC in next. SC in last. CH 2. SLST into 1st CH. SC into same ST as SC.
HDC on other side of CH. DC in next 2 STs. SC in last.
SLST into first SC. CH 70. SLST into top point of sleeve.