Floral Book Sleeve by Marija Menaker

Floral Book Sleeve

Crochet
April 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 8.5 rows = 4 inches
2.0 mm
306 - 328 yards (280 - 300 m)
US
English
This pattern is available from artmorfic.com for $9.00.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Size: 23 x 17 cm (without book). Fits a book of approximately 19.9 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm.

To Customize Size: The pattern repeat is 10 stitches per flower. To adjust the width, add or subtract stitches in multiples of 10 on the foundation chain. Each flower adds approximately 7.5 cm to the finished circumference. To adjust the height, add or remove flower rows in pairs to keep the checkerboard arrangement balanced.

Yarn Used: 2mm nylon cord, pistachio green approximately 100g (250m); yellow and red nylon cord approximately 100g combined (250m); additional green (approximately 20g) for strap

Gauge: 3 flower clusters x approximately 8.5 rows per 10 cm

Hook Size: 2 mm

Materials: tapestry needle, scissors, lining fabric, optional D-rings and clasp hardware for strap

Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
Hdc - half-double crochet
3tr cluster - 3 treble crochets worked together into the same stitch