16 Best Free Patterns
Crochet Book Covers
16 free patterns for crochet book sleeves and covers. Perfect for protecting your books or for privacy.
I used to look at patterns for crochet book covers and think what for? But I recently started drawing more and began carrying a sketchbook around with me. Unfortunately, the edges of the pages were getting a bit beaten up in my bag, which I really hate, and a book cover has been the perfect solution. They really do a good job of protecting your books!
Free Written Patterns
Envelope Style Book Sleeve Pattern from Stitchberry
This free book sleeve pattern is constructed from a simple solid granny square that is folded and seamed to create an envelope for your book, then finished with a pretty scalloped edge.
YARN WEIGHT: Any.
YARDAGE: 65-120 g yardage will vary according to your chosen yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: Size down a hook from the recommended hook on your yarn label.
Daisy Book Cover Crochet Pattern by Hands of Zeal
The Daisy Book Cover is a free PDF pattern featuring cute retro flower granny squares.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 from Circulo Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Tapestry Crochet Notebook Cover Tutorial from Deestraperlo
This tutorial will walk you through the steps of creating a cover for any-sized book. The cover consists of three rectangles of crocheted fabric that are stitched together. It is designed to stay on your book while you read or use it.
Easy Bow Book Sleeve Pattern from Stitchberry
This easy pattern is crocheted in basic single crochet in a continuous round. There are some simple increases, too.
YARN WEIGHT: Any.
YARDAGE: Approximately 65-120 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: Use a hook that is recommended on your yarn, or use a hook that is one size down.
The Academia Book Sleeve from Woodland Stitchcraft
The Academia Book Sleeve is a free pattern for a tartan-inspired book cover featuring surface crochet—it’s simple and fun! The pattern provides instructions for a book cover that measures approximately 9½” x 6½” (24 cm x 16.5 cm), plus a Kindle cover that measures 7″ x 5½” (18 cm x 14 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 110-168 yards of the main colour and small amounts of the two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Crocheted Lace Bible Cover from Kirsten Holloway Designs
This free pattern is easier to crochet than it looks. It makes a beautiful cover for a special book or journal, and a gorgeous gift.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 cotton crochet thread, e.g., Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread#3.
YARDAGE: Approximately 225-250 yards (205-229 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
Crochet Book Cover from Crafts By Sarah Liz
This cute and simple book cover pattern is constructed from classic granny squares, modified to suit the size of your book with extra rows of granny stitch.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton!
YARDAGE: 125-150 yards (114-137 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Pocket Book Sleeve Pattern from Stitchberry
This cute, free pattern is perfect for journalers with a pretty granny square pocket for your pens and journaling supplies. The sample pictured was made with worsted-weight cotton, but the pattern includes notes for using any weight yarn.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., WeCrochet Dishie.
YARDAGE: Approximately 105 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Granny Stitch Book Cover from Maria’s Blue Crayon
Learn how to crochet a book cover using the granny stitch with this easy-to-follow, free pattern. The pattern includes details for two different-sized covers, as well as information on how to adapt it to suit any-sized book. There are also suggestions and a link to a tutorial for making a lining.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Granny Square Crochet Book Sleeve Pattern from Stitch By Fay
A simple tutorial for making a cover out of a basic granny square.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Caron Blossom Cakes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks. You’ll also need a 1.5 mm crochet hook or a hook small enough to fit through the hole in the small wooden beads used for the tie.
Mushroom Book Sleeve from Green Fox Farms Designs
This is a cute free pattern for mushroom-shaped book covers in two sizes. It works up quickly in super-bulky eweight yarn and a 10 mm hook.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Hometown
YARDAGE: 100-200 yards (91-183 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
The Binding Romance Book Cover from DROPS Design
This cute book cover made with mini granny squares fits a book that is approximately (13 cm x 18 cm x 2″), the pattern includes tips on making a cover for other sizes.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., DROPS Safran from Garnstudio.
YARDAGE: 203 yards (186 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Book Sleeve Crochet Tutorial by Dariarsii
Scroll down in the comments of this video tutorial to find the written pattern.
Heart Granny Square Book Cover Tutorial by Mahum
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
Tapestry Crochet Book Sleeve by artist1c_kat
This tutorial is suited to more experienced crocheters. It involves carrying the yarn for colour changes and working from a graph.
The Calliope Book Sleeve by Ashten Stitches
The Calliope Book Sleeve is a free tutorial for advanced-beginners for a granny rectangle book sleeve. It’s quick and easy to make and has three different closure options.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
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