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Free Crochet Patterns For
E-Reader Covers

Keep your eBook reader scratch-free and protected with a crochet Kindle cover. Many of the free patterns here are easily modified to suit any sized eReader or tablet.

Two crochet kindle covers on a seagrass mat.
Photo: theloopholefox.com

Kelly Kindle Cover from The Loophole Fox

The Kelly Kindle Cover uses a gorgeous textured stitch pattern and looks great in two contrasting yarns. The cover has negative ease for a snug fit.

SIZE: to suit any Kindle.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you’ll need about 50 g or 116 yards for the single colour cover. For the two-toned cover, you’ll need 16 g/38 yards of Colour A and 34 g/79 yards of Colour B.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, two buttons, sewing thread, and a sewing needle to attach the buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet.

A pink crochet cable stitch Kindle cover.
Photo: monpetitviolon.com

Kindle Cover from Mon Petit Violon

This free crochet Kindle cover has a beautiful cable pattern worked with front post stitches.

SIZE: 5″ x 7″ (13 cm x 18 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 50 g
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet.

A puff-stitch crochet Kindle cover in gradient yarn.
Photo: hookedbyrobin.com

Crochet Kindle Cover from Hooked by Robin

The Puff Stitch is extra squishy and perfect for protecting your Kindle.

SIZE: to suit kindle paperwhite; size is easily adapted.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.

A green and white crochet e-reader case with yarn balls and a crochet hook.
Photo: sweetsofties.com

The Sage Phone Pouch from Sweet Softies

The Sage Pouch pictured above is for a phone, but the pattern itself is easy to adjust in size to suit a Kindle or any e-reader, even a laptop!

SIZE: custom.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Sugar’n Cream from Lily.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a button, and a yarn needle.

A red crochet case on a Kindle with a timber board background.
Photo: happymakesu

E-Reader Soft Case from Happy Makes U

This simple crochet Kindle case features a pretty stitch pattern, and there is a video tutorial to follow along with the written pattern.

SIZE: 5″ wide and 6½” long (12.5 cm x 16.5 cm); suits Kindle Paperwhite. Size is easy to adjust.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., I Love This Cotton!, from Hobby Lobby.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

Video: Melanie Ham

How to Crochet a Kindle Cover from Melanie Ham

You can adapt this easy pattern to make it any size you like. There is a written pattern and full video tutorial available for free.

SIZE: custom.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Naturally Soft Cotton from MillaMia.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a button, scissors, a yarn needle, fabric for lining, and Fabri-Tac adhesive (optional).

A purple crochet Kindle case.
Photo: yarnandy.com

Free Crochet Kindle Case Pattern from Yarn Andy

This free crochet Kindle cover pattern is easily adapted to suit other ebook readers or tablets.

SIZE: 5″ x 6¾” (13 cm x 17 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 110 yards (100 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, and two buttons (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet and Bobble Stitch.

A crochet kindle cover owl.
Photo: Lukwa Phornwises

Owl Kindle Cover from Lukwa Phornwises

This cute crochet Kindle cover pattern is available as a free Ravelry download.

SIZE: to fit a Kindle Paperwhite.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 60-80 yards (55 – 73 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

Two-toned crochet Kindle covers featuring the spike stitch.
Photo: talesoftwistedfibers.wordpress.com

Kindle Paperwhite Crochet Sleeve from Tales of Twisted Fibers

SIZE: 5″ x 7½” (13 cm x 19 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: one button, scissors, a yarn needle, and pins.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Spike Stitch.

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