How To Crochet Book Cover With Pocket Free Pattern

Add a handmade touch to your favorite reads with this Crochet Book Cover Pattern as a simple yet charming project that blends function with style. Whether you're protecting a cherished novel or personalizing a notebook, this pattern is perfect for creating a snug, reusable cover that fits most standard books.

Crochet Book Cover

With clean stitches, a built-in pocket, and an optional strap, it's a thoughtful make for yourself or a cozy gift for fellow book lovers.

Main Body – First Piece

Slip Knot & Chain

Make a slip knot.
Chain 9.

First Row

Skip the first chain.
Work into the back bump of the second chain.
Make 1 single crochet into that back bump.
Continue making single crochets into each back bump for a total of 8 stitches.

Subsequent Rows

Chain 1.
Turn your work.
Make 1 single crochet into each of the 8 stitches across.
Repeat this process (ch 1, turn, 8 sc) until the piece reaches the desired length to wrap around your book.

Finishing the First Piece

Chain 1 at the end.
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in later.

Second Piece (Pocket Panel)

Slip Knot & Chain

Make a slip knot.
Chain 9.

First Row

Skip the first chain.
Work 1 single crochet into the back bump of the second chain.
Continue across with 1 single crochet into each back bump for a total of 8 stitches.

Subsequent Rows

Continue making rows of 8 single crochet stitches.
Make this piece just over half the length of the first/main piece.

Finishing the Second Piece

Chain 1 at the end.
Cut the yarn and leave a yarn tail.

Joining the Pieces

Prepare the Pieces

Align the second piece (pocket) on top of one side of the main piece.
Pin or secure it in place for easier joining.

Join Yarn & First Row

Insert hook into stitches created from working into the back bumps.
Join yarn and make 1 single crochet into each of the 8 stitches.
Work over the yarn tail as you go to secure it.

Slip Stitch Up One Side

Chain 1 after the row.
Slip stitch evenly up the side to join both pieces together.

Single Crochet Across the Top

Chain 1 after reaching the top.
Work 1 single crochet into each of the 8 stitches across the top edge.

Slip Stitch Down the Other Side

Chain 1 after the top row.
Slip stitch evenly down the other side to close the second side.

Finishing Connection

After completing the last slip stitch at the bottom, cut the yarn, leaving a yarn tail.

Creating the Strap

Joining Yarn & First Row

Count two stitches from one side and join yarn into the third stitch.
Work 1 single crochet into each of the next 4 stitches.

Subsequent Rows

Chain 1 and turn your work.
Continue making rows of 4 single crochet stitches until the strap is long enough to wrap around the book and meet the other side.

Finishing the Strap