Crocheted Book Cover

Do you have scrap yarn that you need to use up in your stash?  If so, this is a great beginner project for you.  Depending on the size of your book, you can finish a project like this one in a few hours.

Scrappy Crocheted Book Cover

Measuring the length of my book, I used the half-double crochet stitch after chaining 40 stitches. The number of rows stitched depends on the size of the book.  I used a 4.5 mm hook with 4 weight yarn.

CH 40 + 2, turn

HDC in to second stitch from the hook, continue across the row. Continue this pattern until you’ve reached your desired length to cover your book.

I ran out of the multiple-colored yarn before reaching my desired length so I just found a coordinating red yarn and continued stitching.  For the scalloped edge, I used the following pattern- In the same stitch,  put 1 single crochet, 1 double crochet, and 1 single crochet.  Slip stitch in the next stitch. Continue across the row. To close up the envelope-style cover I used the half-double crochet stitch around the edges. I made a simple closure by chaining 12, tying off and stitching this into the center edge of the flap. I stitched on a button with a tapestry needle and added a “handmade” label. This cute cover will hold all of my cozy mysteries throughout the holiday season. Great gift idea!l