Ribbonlace Book Cover by Marija Menaker

Ribbonlace Book Cover

Crochet
September 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
3.0 mm
31 - 38 yards (28 - 35 m)
US
English
This pattern is available from artmorfic.com for $9.00.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Starting Chain for This Size: 57 + 3
To adjust width: Add or subtract multiples of 2 (pattern repeats every 2 stitches: fptr, dc).
To adjust height: Add or remove complete pattern blocks (fptr/dc, sc, fptr/dc, sc) before or after Row 16 (ribbon row). Match flap length to new height.

Finished Size: — 12.6 × 19.7 × 3.4 cm (5” × 7.75” × 1.3”)

Estimated Time: 12 hours of crocheting.
(Actual time may vary depending on your speed,
stitch familiarity, and crafting habits)

Yarn Used: 2mm nylon yarn (recommended for best hold — no blocking needed) indigo green, pink and cream white - approx 115 g.

Note: If using cotton yarn, you may want to block
lightly for shape

Gauge: 18 stitches × 10 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4” × 4”) in double crochet
Work gauge swatch in the same fptr/dc pattern as main piece

Hook Size: 3 mm

Materials: 60 cm satin ribbon (to thread through tie row), tapestry needle, scissors

Abbreviations (US terms):
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
fptr - front post treble crochet
pc – popcorn stitch (work 5 dc in same stitch, remove hook, insert into first dc, pull loop through to close)
puff – puff stitch (yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop) 3 times in same stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops
picot – chain 3, slip stitch into first chain to form small decorative bump
sl st – slip stitch
magic ring