Before you start crocheting…

This pattern was inspired by the design of Howl’s jacket in the Studio Ghibli movie Howl’s Moving Castle.

The yarn I used to make my book sleeve was Bamboo Cotton Blend Yarn, 6 ply Lace with a thickness of 1mm, in the colors pink, baby blue, mustard, and off-white.

The gauge is 20 stitches x 20 rows = 8.3 x 14 cm.

I used a 3.0 mm hook.

However, you may use any yarn and its corresponding hook size to make your book sleeve. Expect that the size will change depending on the size of your materials.

Other materials that you may need include: scissors, darning needle (optional), and stitch marker (optional).

This pattern is low-sew or no-sew. Instructions for either option are indicated.

This entire pattern is crocheted as one piece. It would help to know how to do tapestry crochet for the diamond pattern.

Level: Advanced beginner to intermediate

Abbreviations:
ch Chain Stitch
sc Single Crochet
hdc Half Double Crochet
dc Double Crochet
sl st Slip Stitch Crochet
cm centimeters

Many thanks to my pattern testers: @ArtsAndNaps, @Heavenstar64, and @Crocheterlena

Their comments were very helpful <3

This pattern was created by @growthsprout. Final outputs resulting from this pattern are the creator’s and can be gifted or sold. However, if sold, please credit @growthsprout as the pattern designer.