✿ A cozy sweater for whatever you’re reading.

This made-to-measure cover fits any book in your hands, from a paperback to your Bible. Take two quick measurements, do a little math and you’re off. Or skip the measuring completely and use the size chart for common book sizes.

The result is a fitted, reversible lace cover that slips on and off from the spine and keeps its shape beautifully in cotton.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• One rectangle. Worked flat in the Reed Crossover Stitch, an easy two-row repeat.
• Built-in pockets. Fold the short ends in, then single crochet the top and bottom to lock them.
• Fits any book. Made to measure, with a chart for paperbacks, hardcovers, large nonfiction and Bibles.
• Take it with you. Optional Tunisian carrying strap and button closure.
• You’re not on your own. Step-by-step video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Craft Cotton, Village Yarn (100% cotton, 115 yds/71 g). Colors shown: Cream, Linen and Sage
• Yardage: mass-market paperback about 218 · trade paperback 315 · hardcover novel 335 · large nonfiction 403 · average Bible 325 yds
• Love a swap? Herrschners Cottage Cotton · Home Cotton, Premier · Sugar’n Cream, Lily · Dishie, WeCrochet
• Hooks: G (4.0mm) and H (5.0mm)
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors · Tape Measure

⭐ Good to know

• Size: made to measure for any book
• Skill level: Easy
• Special stitch: Reed Crossover Stitch
• Gauge: 17 sts and 11 rows = 4” x 4” in pattern, not blocked. Not critical since you measure as you go · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie