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Easy Granny Square Book Cover

Quick Look: Winter Sun Crochet Book Sleeve Pattern

• Skill Level: Next steps – confident beginner.
• Language: English; two separate patterns in both US and UK crochet terms
• Construction: Six granny squares worked in joined rounds, joined into a rectangle, then folded up and seamed to make a pocket.
• Techniques Used: Chains; UK dc + htr + tr + dtr / US sc + dc + hdc + tr; joining squares.
• Time To Make: ~ 40-50 minutes per square, plus making up.
• Yarn: Oddments of DK cotton (8-ply; light worsted weight) in 6 colours
• Extras: Wool needle; button; sewing needle; thread.
• Optional Extras: Lining fabric, pins and iron.
• Hook: 3mm (US D/3).
• Finished Size: ~ Approx 25cm (10in) wide x 15–17cm (6–6¾in) deep when closed.
• Pattern Type: Flat crochet granny squares, joined.
• Perfect For: Christmas gifts; book lovers; journals and diaries; using up cotton scraps.