How to Crochet the Butterscotch Book Sleeve 🤎✨ | Free Pattern + Tutorial

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Hello!

This book sleeve is a fun and easy project designed for crafters of all levels. Using a classic shell stitch, this pattern is completely alterable to fit any book size. You can make it for a thin paperback or a thick hardback, this detailed guide will help you create a beautiful, protective sleeve for your favorite reads.

There is a detailed tutorial for the same is on my YouTube Channel which you can check it out here.

Let's get started!

Materials:

  • Yarn: Weight 3 (Light/DK) Acrylic yarn.
    • Brown (Main color): Approx. 20–25g.
    • Off-white (Detailing): Approx. 5g.
  • Hook: 4.5 mm (Main body) and 3.0 mm (Joining details).
  • Notions:
    • Stitch markers
    • Tapestry needle
    • Press button (closure)
    • Sewing needle and thread
    • Measuring tape
    • Scissors

You can use any yarn with the recommended hook size.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • dc: Double Crochet
  • sl st: Slip Stitch
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • sp: Space
  • MR: Magic Ring


Pattern


The Main Body:

We start by working around a foundation chain to create a seamless base.

Foundation Chain:

  • Ch 20 (or desired width of your book).

Round 1:

  • sc in 2nd ch from hook (mark this st).
  • Sc in each back bump across.
  • In the last ch, work 3 sc to turn the corner.
  • Working on the opposite side of the chain, sc in each st across.
  • In the very last space, work 2 sc.
  • Join with sl st to first sc.
  • Total stitches - [40 sts]

Round 2:

  • Ch 1, 3 dc in the same space.
  • *[Sk 2 sts, 3 dc in the next st (Shell)].
  • Repeat from * around.
  • Join with sl st to top of first dc.
  • Total - [13 Shells]

Round 3:

  • Ch 1, Turn work (facing the inside).
  • Work 3 dc into the first space between shells.
  • 3 dc in each space between shells around.
  • Join with sl st to top of first dc

Round 4 - Round 10:

  • Ch 1, Turn work (facing the inside).
  • Work 3 dc into the first space between shells.
  • 3 dc in each space between shells around.
  • Join with sl st to top of first dc

Border:

  • Ch 1 (do not turn). Sc in every st around. Join with sl st and fasten off.

Closure Flap:

  • Lay the sleeve flat. Count 8 sts back from your join (or center it on the back).
  • R1: Join yarn in 9th st, ch 1, sc in same and next 4 sts. Turn - [5 sc]
  • R2–R5: Sc in each st across. Turn.
  • R6: Ch 1, sk 2 sts, 5 dc in the 3rd st. Sl st into the last st. Fasten off.

The Granny Square Pocket:

Make a Magic Ring

R1:

  • In the MR, ch1, (3 dc, ch 3) repeat 4 times.
  • Join to top of ch 3 - [4 Shells]

R2:

  • sl st to corner sp.
  • Ch 1, *[(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner].
  • Repeat from * in every ch-3 sp.
  • Join with sl st - [8 Shells]

R3:

  • sl st to corner sp.
  • Ch 1, *[(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner.
  • 3 dc in the space between shells].
  • Repeat around from *
  • Join with sl st - [12 Shells]

R4:

  • Repeat R3 - [16 Shells]]
  • Join with sl st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

The Bow:

The pattern for the bow is here

Use the same hook that you used for this book sleeve.


The Final Assembly & Decoration:

  • Using the tail of the bow, sew it onto the center of your Granny Square.
  • Pin the Granny Square to the front of the book sleeve. Using a tapestry needle and the long tail, sew around three sides, leaving the top open as a pocket. Ensure you only sew through the front layer of the sleeve!
  • Sew one half of the press button to the underside of the flap and the other half to the main body where it naturally rests.
  • Weave in all loose ends using your tapestry needle.

Your Butterscotch Book Sleeve is now complete!

I'd love to see if you make one of your own.


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