Book Cover - Free Crochet Pattern

Crocheting and reading. Two of my long-time loves. They have been brought together with this book cover pattern. And you can't go wrong with the classic granny square. This is an easily adjustable pattern so you can make multiple sizes to fit any book in your library. Or, if you prefer reading on a kindle, it doubles as a kindle cover!

Scroll below for the free pattern, or you can purchase the ad-free pdf which has step-by-step tutorial photos that are perfect for beginners. Get it here.

Materials:

Size H (5mm) crochet hook

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton) 1 skein

Stitch Markers

Scissors and Needle for weaving in ends

Button

Notes:

• Gauge is not critical to this pattern

• Pattern has modifications to adjust the size for your favorite book

• As always, feel free to email me with any questions about this pattern. craftsbysarahliz@gmail.com 

Abbreviations (US terms):

Sl St – Slip Stitch

CH – Chain

CH SP – Chain Space

SC – Single Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Instructions:

Granny Squares (make 4)

Make slip knot. Ch 5, sl st to first ch to make a ring.

1. Ch 3 (counts as first DC). Work the following all in the foundation ring: [2DC, CH 2, 3DC, CH 2, 3DC CH 2, 3DC, CH 2] Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner ch sp.

2. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), [2DC, CH 2, 3DC] in corner ch sp. *Ch 1, in next corner ch sp, [3DC, CH 2, 3DC].* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner ch sp.

3. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), [2DC, CH 2, 3DC] in corner ch sp. *Ch 1, 3DC in next ch sp, Ch 1, in next corner ch sp, [3DC, CH 2, 3DC].* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner ch sp.

4. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), [2DC, CH 2, 3DC] in corner ch sp. *Ch 1, 3DC in next ch sp, Ch 1, 3DC in next ch sp. Ch 1, in next corner ch sp, [3DC, CH 2, 3DC].* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Repeat above instructions until you have 4 squares.

To make a smaller square for a smaller book, stop instructions at round 3.

To make a bigger square for a bigger book, continue making a ch 1, 3DC in each side ch sp, and [3DC, CH 2, 3DC] in each corner space for another round until you reach the desired square size.

Sewing Squares

• Whip stitch the 4 squares together to make a long strip. 

• Sew the short ends together to make a loop.

• Sew the bottom of the loop together to form a pouch.

• Continue with instructions below

Top of book cover

1. Attach yarn to any ch sp at top of book cover. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 2DC in same ch sp. *CH 1, 3DC in next ch sp* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts, and into the next ch sp.

2. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), 2DC in same ch sp. *CH 1, 3DC in next ch sp* Repeat around. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. Sl st across the next 2 sts, and into the next ch sp.

3. Repeat round 2 

4. Repeat round 2

5. Ch 1, SC in ea st and ch sp around. When you get to the center back of the book cover, Ch 8 for your button loop, and continue SC around.

FINISHING

Sew on button, and weave in any remaining ends. 

I would love to see your finished book covers! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

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