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Free Crochet Patterns
for iPad Sleeves
Get creative and personalise your device with a crochet tablet sleeve. Many of these patterns are easily adjusted to suit laptops, kindles, and mobile phones.
Free Written Patterns
Crochet Tablet Case from Malloo
This crochet tablet case pattern, designed by Lou from Malloo, is available for free on the Little Things Blogged Site.
SIZE: to fit a 7″ tablet.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 109-120 yards (100-110 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, scissors, and needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet and Foundation Half Double Crochet.
Chevron Crochet Tablet Pouch from Whistle & Ivy
The Chevron Crochet Tablet Pouch is easily adjusted to suit any sized device.
SIZE: adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) to 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: one chunky button, scissors, and a needle.
Crochet iPad Mini Cover Pattern from The Stitchin’ Mommy
This free iPad cover pattern is designed to fit an iPad mini; the pattern is worked in herringbone stitch and can be easily adjusted to suit other-sized tablets. It’s made in jumbo-weight yarn, which works up quickly, and the bulk adds extra protection for your iPad.
SIZE: Adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight t-shirt style yarn, e.g., Mixtape from Wool and the Gang.
YARDAGE: About 90 yds/83 m.
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, a sewing needle, sewing thread, and a 30 mm button.
Crochet Tablet Envelope from Madame Stitch
This crochet tablet sleeve pattern, worked in seed stitch, is suitable for advanced beginners.
SIZE: as written the cover is 11″ x 8″ but easily adjusted (28 cm x 20 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 3 oz (85 g).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: one ¾” button, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Seed Stitch.
Bernat Tablet Cover from Yarnspirations
The Bernat tablet cover is a free beginner crochet pattern that works up quickly in super bulky yarn.
SIZE: 7½” x 9½” (19 cm x 24 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Softee Chunky.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: one button, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: uses basic single crochet.
Linen Stitch Crochet iPad Sleeve Pattern from Premier Yarns
This easy tablet sleeve pattern is crocheted in linen stitch (also known as moss or granite stitch), a beginner-friendly crochet stitch made up of basic single crochet and chain stitches.
SIZE: The instructions are for two sizes. The small size measures 7½” x 10½” (19 cm x 26.5 cm) and the larger size is 9½” x 11½” (24 cm x 29 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Hipster Cotton from Premier Yarns.
YARDAGE: Two 100 g skeins.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a button.
DIY Rainbow Bobble Stitch from Haak Maar Raak
The bobble stitch is a great crochet stitch for protective covers due to its puffy, squishy nature.
SIZE: 10¼” x 6¾” (26 cm x 17 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.
Mobile Device Cover from Yarn + Chai
This is an easy pattern worked in the round, using simple crochet stitches.
SIZE: 7″ x 9½” (18 cm x 24 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 140 yards (128 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, one button, a stitch marker, scissors, and a needle.
Jardim Tablet Cover from Nurturing Fibres
This free crochet table sleeve is made with sweet little granny squares.
SIZE: adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Eco-Bamboo from Nurturing Fibres.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Double Crochet Cluster Stitch, Front Post Single Crochet, and Front Post Double Crochet.
DIY Crochet Tablet Cover Pattern from Hoooked
This free crochet table sleeve pattern works up quickly in super bulky yarn.
SIZE: suitable for a 10″-11″ tablet.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Ribbon XL from Hoooked.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a wooden toggle (duffle coat button), scissors, and a needle.
Cozy Tablet Tote from Handmade by Stacy J
The Cozy Tablet Tote is a free pattern featuring the beautifully textured Alpine stitch. The case is crocheted in one piece and seamed along the sides.
SIZE: Adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: 4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
YARDAGE: 56 yds/ 51 m of grey yarn, 130 yds/ 118 m of blue, and 37 yds/ 33 m of white.
NOTIONS: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook, stitch markers, scissors, a ¾” button, a sewing needle, sewing thread, and a tapestry needle.
Greensleeves Tablet Cozy from Lab Coat Crochet Designs
The size of this free pattern is easily adapted by adjusting your starting chain.
SIZE: 8″ x 10¼” (20 cm x 26 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver Solids.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 1″ button, sewing needle, sewing thread, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cluster Stitch.
The Windblower Case from The Guy With The Hook
This free crochet iPad case pattern is decorated with surface crochet.
SIZE: 8″ x 10″ (20 cm x 25 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Skies Heavy from Scheepjes. For the surface crochet, you will also need small lengths of cotton yarn, e.g., Scheepjes Catona.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a needle, stitch markers, and a button.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Single Crochet and Surface Crochet.
Confetti Tablet Cover from American Crochet
SIZE: 8″ x 12″ (20 cm x 30 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver Stripes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 120 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a 1″ button.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Make Your Own Crochet Cover from Ahooka
This video will teach you how to make a crochet tablet sleeve. There is also a free written pattern to accompany the video.
SIZE: adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Katia Alaska.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, a big button, and stitch markers.
Step-by-Step Crochet Tablet Case from ViVi Berry
Follow along with this free video tutorial to learn how to make this crochet tablet sleeve.
Tablet Case Crochet Pattern from Katia
This easy free pattern is worked from a graph using single crochet, slip stitch, front loop only single crochet, and spike stitch. You can follow the video tutorial for visual guidance, which is especially helpful if you are new to working from a graph. The case is worked flat in one piece, then seamed along the sides using single crochet.
SIZE: 11″ x 7″ (28 cm x 18 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Big Ribbon from Katia.
YARDAGE: One 200 g skein in dark green and two in light green.
NOTIONS: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, a button, a sewing needle, and sewing thread.
iPad Sleeve Crochet Tutorial from The Green Dragonfly
The Mini Granny Case is a free tutorial for a cute iPad case made with mini granny squares using the join-as-you-go method. It includes step-by-step photos and features an optional lining and zippered closure. The size is completely adjustable to suit any case and can be made in any weight yarn with the appropriate-sized hook.
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