This listing is for a digital download of the Evergreen Book Sleeve Knitting Pattern.

The Evergreen Book Sleeve is knit flat in stockinette stitch to create a long rectangular panel. The tree design is added using intarsia. Tree decorations are then added after the knitting is complete and the panel is then folded in half and seamed down each side using mattress stitch. The contrast trim with a loop closure is then crocheted around the opening edge before washing and felting. Once dry, a button or toggle is sewn on to complete the sleeve.

Sizes:
Paperback (Hardback)

• Paperback - for books up to 12.9cm x 19.8cm (B-format)
• Hardback - for books up to 15.6cm x 23.4cm (Royal)

Both sizes can accomodate a book thickness of up to 3cm

Gauge:

• 12 stitches x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 8mm {US 11} needles before felting in Drops Andes
• 13.5 stitches x 24.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 8mm {US 11} needles after washing at 40ºC and felting in Drops Andes

Needles:

• 8mm {US 11} circular (any cable length) or straight needles
• 8mm {US 11} crochet hook
• 3-5mm {US 2.5-8} crochet hook (optional to attach the decorations)

Materials:
Drops Andes (100g = 90m) - background, tree and trunk
Drops Snow (50g = 50m) - crochet trim and decorations

• Background: 150 (160) g
• Tree: 20 (20) g
• Trunk: 5 (5) g
• Crochet trim: 10 (10) g
• Decorations: <1) g each colour

You can use any yarn that meets gauge - just make sure that it is 100% wool and non-superwash. See colours used in the sample on page 3 of the pattern!

1 x button/toggle (⌀ 30-50mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, a small towel to add more friction to the felting process and a pillowcase or mesh laundry bag to wash your sleeve in (optional)

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Techniques: Long tail cast on, stockinette stitch, intarsia, tying a barrel knot, seaming (mattress stitch), single crochet and chain stitch

If you need support or have any questions regarding the pattern, please get in touch at anniesews_@hotmail.com.