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Looking for a fun and useful crochet project? Learn how to make a book sleeve to protect your favorite reads with this easy-to-follow free pattern.
Crochet Stitch for Book Sleeve Cover
For this book sleeve, I wanted a fun retro feel so I went with the granny stitch. I think it turned out so cute and fun!
However, I do recommend adding a lining to these covers to add to the durability to the book sleeve as well as an extra layer of protection for the book. I have a tutorial on how to add a lining to a crochet bag that would work perfectly for this project. You can find that tutorial here.
In general, I think more of a closed stitch would be a better choice for a crochet book sleeve if you don’t want to add a lining. A simple single crochet (sc) or half double crochet (hdc) would be great stitches to use for a project like this as well.
Yarn for Crochet Book Sleeves
For my book sleeve, I used acrylic, worsted weight yarn because that is what I had on hand. I used a Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cake in the color Oyster. I think the color changes worked out perfectly for the paperback size book sleeve I crocheted.
Cotton yarn would also be a good option for book sleeves. Cotton yarn is more durable, less likely to pill over time, and eco-friendly. This would definitely be my go to choice for a crochet book sleeve cover.
Crochet Book Sleeve Pattern
Materials
Worsted weight yarn (Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cake in Oyster used in book sleeve shown)
5.00mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle & Scissors
Fabric, needle and thread for lining
Pattern Notes
This pattern includes two different sized book sleeves. The bigger one is to fit a standard hardcover book and the smaller on is to fit a standard paperback book.
If you would like to make a different size book sleeve, you can customize the width by adding or subtracting the beginning chain by 2 and adding or subtracting rows until it is the length of your book.
I suggest adding a lining to the book sleeve, especially the one made for a hardback. You can find a tutorial here.
Abbreviations: (US terms)
Ch = chain, dc = double crochet, sk = skip, st(es) = stitches, sl st = slip stitch
Hardcover Book Sleeve Crochet Pattern
Round 1: Ch 53, join to first st
Round 2: Ch 3, 2dc in first st, *sk next 2 ch, 3dc in next ch, repeat from * around, join to top of beginning ch 3, turn
Round 3: Ch 3, 2dc in same sp, 3dc in between each dc cluster, join to top of beginning ch 3, turn
Repeat Round 3 until you have a total of 23 rounds.
Use yarn and tapestry needle to close up the bottom of the sleeve. Lay the book sleeve flat and sew across the bottom. Flip inside out so the seam is on the inside.
Paperback Book Sleeve Crochet Pattern
Round 1: Ch 44, join to first st
Round 2: Ch 3, 2dc in first st, *sk next 2 ch, 3dc in next ch, repeat from * around, join to top of beginning ch 3, turn
Round 3: Ch 3, 2dc in same sp, 3dc in between each dc cluster, join to top of beginning ch 3, turn
Repeat Round 3 until you have a total of 18 rounds.
Use yarn and tapestry needle to close up the bottom of the sleeve. Lay the book sleeve flat and sew across the bottom. Flip inside out so the seam is on the inside.
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