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Crochet Book Covers I Make + Things I Use

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Here you’ll find my crochet book cover patterns, along with the exact yarns I personally use to make them. I often get asked what type of yarn works best, so I gathered it all in one place to make things easier for you. These are the yarns I love for...
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My Crochet Book Hugs/Sweaters Patterns

These are my original crochet patterns for book covers (aka book hugs or sweaters) designed to keep your reads cozy, cute, and a little extra special. I create each design with comfort and texture in mind, making them fun to stitch and even more fun ...ArtMorfic.com

 
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This beautiful Victorian-inspired crochet pattern creates an elegant envelope-style book cover that doubles as a stylish clutch. Featuring delicate wildflower motifs, this sophisticated design protects your books, journals, or tablets while creating ...
Victorian Wildflower Crochet Book Cover Pattern - Elegant Envelope Clutch Style PDF
 
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This is one of my most loved patterns, and for good reason. The basket weave texture gives it that snug, timeless look that feels like wrapping your book in a cozy blanket. It's beginner-friendly but never boring, and it works up beautifully with dif...
Basket Weave Crochet Book Cover Pattern
 
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This one’s for the texture lovers. The pattern creates a subtle but eye-catching surface that adds just the right amount of detail without being too busy. It’s great for wrapping paperbacks, journals, or planners in something that feels a bit more pe...
Textured Crochet Book Cover Pattern, Feminine and Celtic Vibes
 
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If you love a little fantasy with your cozy reads, this dragon-inspired crochet book cover is just the thing. The textured scales and bold design bring a touch of mythical charm to your journals or novels. It’s a bit more detailed, but still beginner...
Dragoncore Crochet Book Cover Pattern – PDF Book Sleeve with Fantasy Flap – Dragon Scale Stitch for Romantasy Lovers & Bookstagram Gifts
 
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Wrap your reads in something made with love. This crochet pattern shows you how to create a soft, textured book cover in calming purple and white waves, perfect for adding a bit of handmade charm to your library. The design works beautifully for prot...
Crochet Book Cover Pattern PDF in Soft Wavy Purple and White
 
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This pattern brings a touch of nature to your books with its charming floral design. It’s perfect for anyone who loves delicate details and a little extra style while keeping their books safe. The sleeve fits nicely around your journals or paperbacks...
Floral Crochet Book Sleeve Pattern Jasmine Bag for E-reader or a Book
 
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Wrap your favorite reads in autumnal luxury with this Chocolate Mocha Waffle Book Cover crochet pattern, exclusively from ArtMorfic. Drawing inspiration from café-inspired daydreams, this is more than a book sleeve - it’s wearable coziness for your b...
Chocolate Mocha Waffle Book Cover – Cozy Crochet PDF Pattern with Magnetic Closure
 
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This pattern brings playful charm to your book covers with its light, fun stitches and delicate details. It’s perfect for anyone who wants a handmade cover that feels cheerful and a little bit magical. Easy to follow and quick to make, it works beaut...
Whimsical Fairytale Book Cover Crochet Pattern
 
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This pattern has a beautiful vintage feel with floral motifs and delicate bead accents that give it a touch of medieval charm. It’s perfect for anyone who loves intricate, decorative crochet that feels like a little piece of history. The sleeve fits ...
Vintage Floral Crochet Book Sleeve Pattern
 
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Wrap your books in cozy elegance with the Royal Chapter crochet book sleeve pattern. This stylish PDF tutorial walks you through creating a snug sleeve featuring a convenient front pocket and a magnetic flap closure—perfect for keeping novelty pens, ...
"Royal Chapter" Crochet Book Sleeve – Pocket & Magnetic Flap | Customizable PDF Pattern
 
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This pattern adds a delicate, vintage-inspired texture to your book covers with its elegant fan stitch design. It’s perfect if you want a handmade cover that feels both classic and a little fancy without being complicated. The pattern works well on j...
Candy Fan Stitch Crochet Book Cover Pattern
 
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This pattern is a timeless favorite for good reason. It offers a simple, elegant design that fits most standard books and journals, making it a perfect first project for beginners or a quick, satisfying make for experienced crocheters. The straightfo...
Classic fan Stitch Crochet Book Cover Pattern

The Things I use to Make My Book Covers and Sleeves

Here you’ll find the exact yarns, hooks, and little extras I actually use when making my crochet book sweaters and sleeves. No guessing, no mystery—just the tried-and-true tools and materials that work well with my patterns and give them their cozy, ...

 
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This is the exact yarn I use most often for my crochet book covers and sleeves. It’s a durable blend of polyester and polypropylene that holds shape well and resists stretching, fading, or pilling. The yarn has a nice smooth feel, so your stitches st...
Premium Polyester‑Polypropylene Crochet Yarn
 
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This polyester and polypropylene yarn is another staple of mine for making book covers and sleeves. It’s soft yet strong, with good stitch definition and reliable color retention over time. It works especially well for designs with texture or decorat...
Makromecity Polyester Polypropylene Crochet Yarn
 
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This is the high-quality macramé cord I sometimes use for book cover edging, tassels, and decorative details. It is 100 percent polypropylene and comes in generous lengths with vibrant, fade-resistant colors. I find its smooth but sturdy texture work...
Lukche 2 mm Polyester Polypropylene Macramé Cord
 
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This premium 1mm summer ice cotton thread from STARINGIRL is perfect for creating lightweight, durable crochet projects. Made from high-quality polyester blend, this 100g skein offers excellent stitch definition and a soft, comfortable feel that's id...
STARINGIRL Summer Ice Cotton 1mm Crochet Cord
 
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This comprehensive crochet kit is perfect for beginners, offering a wide range of tools to get started. It includes 22 crochet hooks in sizes ranging from 0.6mm to 6.5mm, ensuring you have the right size for any project. The ergonomic handles are des...
IMZAY 54-Piece Crochet Hooks Set
 
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I use these exact magnetic snaps for some of my crochet book covers when I want them to close with a satisfying little click. Each set has sewing holes, so they can be attached securely even to crocheted fabric—just add a bit of reinforcement with fe...
Magnetic Snap Closures 12 Sets 15mm
 
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This is the 100 percent mercerized cotton thread I rely on for fine edging, motifs, and detailed trim on many of my book cover patterns. It has a lovely sheen, holds up beautifully after washing, and comes in a wide range of reliable colors. Size 10 ...
Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Cotton Thread 10
 
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This is the exact yarn I use most often for my crochet book covers and sleeves. It's a soft, mercerized cotton thread that holds its shape beautifully and resists fading or pilling. The size 10 weight is perfect for detailed work, and the mauve shade...
Threadart 100% Cotton Crochet Thread Mauve
 
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This 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton thread is a favorite of mine for delicate details like crochet book cover trims, floral motifs, and fine edging. Its smooth, mercerized finish gives bright, glossy colors and beautiful stitch definition, especial...
Golo Mercerized Cotton Crochet Thread (Size 10)
 
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I love using this adorable ramen bowl as a yarn holder while I crochet. It’s the perfect size to keep my yarn ball cozy and tangle-free as I work on my book covers and sleeves. Plus, it adds a touch of fun and whimsy to my crafting space. If you want...
Silver Buffalo Friends Ramen Bowl Yarn Holder
 
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I absolutely love this hardware set for my crochet book sleeves! These 3/4" swivel hooks and D-rings are exactly what you need to attach adjustable straps to your handmade book covers. The quality is fantastic - they're sturdy enough to handle daily ...
Paxcoo Keychain Hardware Set for Straps
 
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This innovative crochet hook set features built-in LED lights, making it perfect for crocheting in low-light conditions or for intricate projects. The ergonomic handles ensure comfort during extended use, while the rechargeable battery adds convenien...
Yarniss 17-Piece Lighted Crochet Hook Set
 
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Yes I'm currently using a ramen bowl as my yarn bowl (and I love it!), but if I wanted the option to remove the yarn without cutting it, I’d absolutely go for something this beautiful. That seamist glaze and dragonfly detail? 😍 Perfect for cozy craf...
ALWAYS AZUL Dragonfly Yarn Bowl Seamist
 
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This handcrafted wooden yarn bowl features a polished swirl cut-out that lets yarn flow smoothly and prevents tangling while I crochet. The compact 6×3 inch size fits neatly on my work surface and includes a wood crochet hook - plus a travel pouch, i...
Eunoia Handmade Wooden Yarn Bowl Holder 6x3
 
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This beautifully handcrafted aluminum yarn bowl features floral cutouts and a metallic seamist finish. It’s sturdy, portable, and designed to keep yarn neat and tangle-free while crafting. I’m currently using a ramen bowl for yarn (and loving it), bu...
Floral Aluminum Yarn Bowl by Hind Handicrafts
 
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This little white tool has become absolutely essential for my book sleeve projects! It's actually three tools in one: a swatch ruler, knitting needle gauge, and crochet hook gauge. The 4-inch square cutout is perfect for measuring gauge swatches to m...
Clover Swatch Ruler & Needle Gauge Multi-Tool