How to Crochet Cute Journal and Book Sleeve (Tutorial for Beginners)

Learn how to crochet a cute, simple, and colorful journal and book sleeve using classic granny squares with a step-by-step tutorial from Vibrantknots. This booksleeve can also be used as a clutch and has a button closure. You can put it inside an average-sized book and complete it very quickly. It will also become a thoughtful gift for anybody.

The complete video guide for crocheting this booksleeve will be available at the end of this post. So, let’s get started!

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Skills Used: Skills include creating a slip knot, chaining, double crochet clusters, color changes, and slip stitch joining required to form the classic granny square. The tutorial also demonstrates how to shape and assemble granny squares into a functional pouch, as well as adding button closures using chain spaces and sewing techniques.

Guide Span: 33 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: The crochet journal and book sleeve can be easily customized by using different color combinations i.e. green and black, pink shades and white, etc. The size can be adjusted to fit larger books, tablets, or even a small handbag.

Easy Booksleeve Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial provides a complete guide for crocheting a granny square book sleeve, which can also be used as a clutch or journal cover. The tutorial covers how to create granny squares, join them seamlessly, assemble the sleeves, and add button closures for functionality. With detailed demonstrations, simple techniques, and a customizable design, this project is perfect for gifting. Here is a quick overview of this guide:

Creating the Granny Squares: The cover is built using six granny squares, each started with a slip knot and chain foundation, followed by clusters of three double crochets separated by chain spaces.
Color Changes & Expanding the Squares: Each row alternates colors, and additional layers are added by repeating double crochet clusters in the chain spaces.
Joining the Granny Squares: The squares are connected using a slip stitch join method, ensuring a seamless and flexible structure.
Assembling the Sleeve: The joined squares are folded into a pouch shape, and the sides are sewn together with slip stitches.
Adding the Button Closure: A small buttonhole row is created using chains, allowing the sleeve to close securely. A decorative button is then hand-sewn onto the flap.
Finishing Touches: All loose yarn ends are woven in, and the final sleeve is shaped to fit a standard journal, book, or clutch-sized items.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the crochet supplies that you need for crocheting this book sleeve:

Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn in 3-4 colors
Crochet Hook: 5mm (H size)
Buttons: Decorative closure
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Stitches and Abbreviations

Following ar ethe crochet stitches you need for crocheting this book sleeve. We have also given quick instructions for each:

CH (Chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
DC (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops.
SL ST (Slip Stitch): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.