Since I started getting back into reading, I discovered a whole world of book sleeves that help protect your books when you throw them into your tote bags or vacation bags. And I thought… you know what? I can crochet that! So I did. This pattern uses super bulky yarn for extra squish and a smaller hook size than usual so that we get a tighter fabric when we crochet it.
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Materials
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick (Super Bulky – 6), approx. 85 yards total, Color used in photo above: Arctic Ice
Hook: L, 8 mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge 4” x 4” = hdc 9 sts x 7 rows
Finished Size 7.5” lying flat x 10.5” tall
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes:
Each round is worked continuously. Do not chain up.
The final product is flipped inside out for ridged appearance.
Chain
Chain 16.
Body
Round 1: hdc into second chain from the hook, continue hdc into each chain until end, 2 hdc into last chain, turn chain and begin working on the backside of chain, hdc into each chain until end, 2 hdc into last chain – 32 sts.
Round 2: hdc into the top of the first hdc, hdc into every stitch continuously – 32 sts
Rounds 3 to 18: continue working hdc into each stitch until 18 rounds are completed, sc into next st, sl st into next st
Continue more rounds for taller sleeve.
Finish
Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in.
Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle. Turn the completed sleeve inside out for ridged appearance.
Alternate sizes
Kindle/iPad Mini, approx. 6.75 in wide x 9.25 in tall: Starting chain 14, continue for 16 rows.
iPad Pro, approx. 8.5 in wide x 12 in tall: Starting chain 18, continue for 20 rows.
Remember, you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
