My sister asked me if I knew how to make a book cover that she’d seen…I didn’t but said I’d give it a try!
So here it is! I’m using UK crochet terms
you will need:
any yarn and relevant sized crochet hook..e.g. dk yarn, 4mm hook
scissors, booking, stitch msrkers, a button
And a book!
start by making a magic ring..you can find really good tutorials online..(or alternatively chain 4, join with a slip stitch to make a circle and work from there)
Abbreviations
ch – chain
tr – treble
slst – slip stitch
Next: ch2, then 2 tr crochets into the magic circle (or ring), ch2, 3 tr crochet, ch2, 3 tr crochet, ch2, 3 tr crochet, ch2, sister into the top of the original ch2.
next: ch2, then (tr crochet into the top of the next 2 treble crochets up to the ch2 space. Tr crochet into the ch space, chain 2, tr crochet into the chain space) repeat another 3 times. Slst to top of the first ch2.
you should now have 4 ch spaces with 5 tr crochets between each one.
continue in this manner, increasing the number of tr crochets between the ch spaces by two each round.
the size of the book you want to cover will determine how many rounds you will need.
To check if it’s large enough I placed the book on the cover as below. Fold the bottom three corners as shown and crochet the two edges together with slip stitches or, alternatively, sew together, on either side as shown.
Next, using the same yarn, or another colour if you prefer, make the scalloped edge..
Ch 1, sc in same st. (skip 2 sts, 5 dc in st, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in st). Rep all the way across to the other side of the envelope fold over. If, when you get to the point, it doesn’t quite fit..e.g. the scallop wouldn’t be either immediately at the top or eveni
lay either side, I reduced the number of sts I left between skipping just one stitch at times, in order to ensure an even scallop either side or at the point if that makes sense.
once you’ve fastened off all ends, sew on a button where the point would land and you’re done.
The book should be quite a snug fit
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