This cheery book sleeve will bring a smile to your face while also doing the important job of protecting your books! Made of 6 granny squares and some fun but simple joining stitches, this book sleeve works up quickly while looking intricate and beautiful. Coordinating bookmark instructions are also included in this pattern.

Row Counter App counters included in the pattern

Both a right-handed and a left-handed version of this pattern are available.

Materials:

• Size 4.5mm crochet hook
• Color 1 (center of flowers) - Worsted (US)/Aran (UK)/10 Ply (AUS) Yarn, approx. 50 yds (45 m) of any fiber content.
• Color 2 (petals) - Worsted (US)/Aran (UK)/10 Ply (AUS) Yarn, approx. 140 yds (130 m) of any fiber content
• Color 3 (background) – Worsted (US)/Aran (UK)/10 Ply (AUS) Yarn, approx. 140 yds (130 m) of any fiber content
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:
A finished granny square should be a 4.75”-5” (12cm-13cm) square

Finished size of the book sleeve when empty is approx. 11” (28cm) wide x 6” (15.5cm) high x 1.5” (4cm) deep. It can accommodate a book equal to the finished width and depth and 1.5 times the height of the finished sleeve.