Crochet Granny Sleeve Pattern For Books, Tablets, Or Kindles

For the book reader in your life, gift this delightful Crochet Granny Book Sleeve! Using vibrant yarns, you’ll crochet a large, square-shaped sleeve that securely holds your books, tablets, or Kindles. Perfect as a thoughtful gift or a fun personal project!

Crochet Granny Book Sleeve

The easy-to-follow steps guide you through stitching lively colors and even adding a cute heart-shaped button for added charm. This handmade crochet accessory combines beauty with functionality, providing protection and style for all your reading essentials.

Step-by-Step Crochet Book Sleeve Pattern

Supplies

• Medium weight (4) yarn in two colors (e.g., highlighter and light pink from Loops and Threads Soft Classic Acrylic Yarn)
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• tr – treble crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Granny Square Pattern

1. Magic Circle:
   • Hold the yarn tail and make an “X” over two fingers.
     – Insert the hook under the first string and over the second string.
     – Pull the second string under the first and twist to form a magic ring.
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2. Row 1:
   • Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).
   • In the magic circle, crochet 3 dc.
   • Ch 1, 3 dc – repeat this 3 times.
   • You should now have four groups of 3 dc with a ch 1 between each.
   • Tighten the magic ring.
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3. Closing Row 1:
   • Sl st into the first dc.
   • If changing colors, pull through the new color before closing the previous stitch. Otherwise, continue with the same color.
4. Row 2:
   • With the new color (or same color), ch 2 and turn your work.
   • Crochet 3 dc into the same st as the ch 2.
   • 3 dc into the next ch 1 space, ch 1, 3 dc into the same ch 1 space – repeat at every corner.
   • At the end of the row, join with hdc into the first dc.
   • Change colors if desired, and repeat the process from Row 2.
5. Repeat for desired size:
   • Continue to add rows by repeating the steps of Row 2 until your granny square is big enough to wrap around your book/device. For a typical book sleeve, crochet up to around 15-16 rows.

Finishing the Sleeve

1. Folding and Seam:
   • Fold the granny square to form the sleeve, ensuring that the last row’s tail is at the bottom.
   • Use the long tail or cut a new piece of yarn.
   • With the yarn needle, match the stitches and sew down one side of the folded granny square.
   • Repeat on the other side to close the entire sleeve.
2. Adding the Button Loop & Button:
   • Crochet a small heart or use a different method to create the button.
   • Heart Button Pattern:
     • Start with a magic circle.
     • Ch 2, then crochet 3 tr into the circle,
     • Crochet 4 dc, 1 tr, 4 dc, and 3 tr back into the circle.
     • Ch 2, sl st into the circle.
     • Tighten and secure.
   • Attach the heart to the sleeve using its tails, securing it firmly inside the sleeve.
   • Ensure the heart position aligns with a hole in the granny square to function as a buttonhole.

1. Trimming Ends:
   • Weave in all loose ends and trim them.
2. Final Steps:
   • Flip the sleeve inside out, and make sure all seams and ends are hidden properly.

Tutorials and Additional Tips

• Repeat steps for each row, always chaining 1 at the end of corners, and chaining 1 before transitioning between spaces.
• Use different color sequences as per your preference.
• Practice the double crochet and treble crochet if unfamiliar, as they’re essential for this pattern.

Enjoy your newly made crochet book sleeve!