Remember when I designed a chunky book sleeve pattern? Well, I’ve decided to branch out and make sleeves for my Kindle Paperwhite! I basically have a stash of Red Heart Super Saver yarn that I’ve been trying to figure out how to use effectively, and they’re stiff texture is perfect for a sturdy Kindle sleeve. I used a 5 mm crochet hook with this yarn to make a sturdy fabric to protect your sleeve. Personally, I don’t like button enclosures on my sleeves because I don’t like them to stack unevenly or snag in my bag. This sleeve is designed to fit snugly around your device and is definitely perfectly swaddled.
I’ve decided to put both the simple and textured patterns together in the same post and downloadable set since they start exactly the same on the first two rounds. The only difference between them is whether to continue with a double crochet stitch or the alpine stitch pattern for the body of the sleeve. In both patterns, we end with a half-double crochet round to neaten the edge.
Purchase a downloadable PDF copy of this pattern duo on Etsy. The PDF version includes helpful photos of pattern steps.
Simple Crochet Kindle Sleeve
Skill Level: Beginner
Hook: H, 5 mm
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (Worsted Weight – 4), approx. 60 yards total
Gauge: 2” x 2” = dc 6 sts x 4 rows
Finished Size: 5.5” lying flat x 7.25” tall
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
sc single crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Worked in the round. Chain 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch
Pattern
Chain 17.
Round 1: sc into second chain from the hook, continue sc into each chain until end, 2 sc into last chain, turn chain and begin working on the backside of chain, sc into each chain until end, 2 sc into last chain – 34 sts.
Round 2: ch 2, dc into the top of the first sc, continue dc until last st, sl st into the top of the first dc of the round – 34 sts
Rounds 3 to 15: continue working dc into each stitch for a total of 14 dc rounds
Round 16: ch 1, hdc into each st, sl st into the top of the first hdc
Continue more dc rounds for taller sleeve. Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle. Alternate sizes: Chain as wide as desired and work the same pattern to desired height.
Alpine Stitch (Textured) Crochet Kindle Sleeve
Skill Level: Beginner
Hook: H, 5 mm
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (Worsted Weight – 4), approx. 80 yards total
Gauge: 2” x 2” = dc 7 sts x 5 rows
Finished Size: 5.5” lying flat x 7.25” tall
Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
fpdc front post double crochet
hdc half double crochet
sc single crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
Worked in the round.
Chain 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Stitch pattern known as Alpine Stitch.
Pattern
Chain 17.
Round 1: sc into second chain from the hook, continue sc into each chain until end, 2 sc into last chain, turn chain and begin working on the backside of chain, sc into each chain until end, 2 sc into last chain – 34 sts.
Round 2: ch 2, dc into the top of the first sc, continue dc until last st, sl st into the top of the first dc of the round – 34 sts
Round 3: ch 2, fpdc around the dc from the round below, dc into the top of the dc from the round below,repeat until end of round, ending with fpdc, sl st into the top of the first dc of the round
Round 4: ch 2, dc into the top of the first fpdc from the round below, fpdc around the dc from the round below, repeat until end of round, ending with fpdc, sl st into the top of the first dc of the round
Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until total of 18 rounds.
Round 19: ch 1, hdc into each st, sl st into the top of the first hdc
Continue more dc rounds for taller sleeve.
Cut yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Fasten, weave in ends with yarn needle.
Alternate sizes: Chain as wide as desired and work the same pattern to desired height.
Hope you enjoy making these quick and easy crochet Kindle sleeves! Make a bunch of colors and add them to your shop with my encouragement. And if you post online, please give me a tag @randomolive so I can see what you’ve made. Remember that you can grab a printable ad-free version of this pattern in my Etsy shop. The full pattern is easy to reference on one page, plus comes with some helpful photos to cover the first few rounds of the sleeve.
