Crochet Patterns for Book Covers and Bookmarks!
Are you a book nerd who also loves a good crochet project? (Me too!!) Well, have I got a treat for you! If the smell of old books makes your heart flutter, and running your fingers over a well-worn yarn skein is pure joy, you’re in the right place!
Today I’m sharing a collection of some of the most gorgeous crochet patterns for book lovers. Whether you’re looking for a crochet book cover pattern, a charming bookmark to make, or something even more magical, these crochet patterns will make your bibliophile heart sing! These patterns combine your favorite things – cozy yarn, a trusty hook, and the promise of a captivating story. And best of all? They make terrific gifts for birthdays, Christmas and all the events in between.
The crochet patterns for book lovers below, are mostly quick projects with clear instructions and sometimes even video tutorials! Many use small amounts of yarn and are easy projects. So grab your craft supplies and take a look at this collection of patterns from many designers, suited to all skill levels!
Happy Hooking! 💜
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The Perfect Crochet Book Cover Pattern
Imagine curling up with your favorite novel tucked inside a crocheted cover that feels as soft as a cloud. Talk about the ultimate reading experience!
A unique crochet book cover pattern is the perfect way to protect your beloved books and add a touch of your own personality. Let’s be honest, a real book by itself is pretty amazing, but adding a handmade book sleeve takes it to the next level. I know how extra happy I feel when I pull my book out in public. And I often get compliments on my crocheted covers too.
Hopscotch Tablet and Book Sleeve by Green Fox Farms Designs
Keep your literaray treasures safe! This cozy cover protects your books, e-readers and tablets. It’s perfect for busy families and works up in a fun stitch pattern. Plus, I have cover patterns included for all sizes! Come see the pattern and give your books and tech some handmade love!
Find the pattern here!
Pop of Color Book Sleeve by Green Fox Farms Designs
These book sleeves are not only perfect for protecting your favorite reads but also incredibly handy for organizing your belongings. From tablets and phones to makeup and crochet supplies, they’re really cute and the possibilities are endless!
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Sweet Stripes Book Sleeve Pattern by Green Fox Farms Designs
Calling all bookworms! This cozy sleeve protects your phone, books and tablets! It’s easy to make and works up beautifully using my own sweet stripes stitch. There’s 3 sizes included in this pattern, and they make well recieved gifts too.
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Kelly Kindle Cover by The Loophole Fox
Protect your Kindle with this cozy crochet cover! It’s perfect for beginners and uses loops and buttons to keep it secure. You can customize it with two colors, stripes, or any pattern you like, to match your personality. It’s a fun and functional project.
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Bobble Crochet Book Sleeve by Jera’s Jamboree
This bobble stitch pouch is perfect! It’s a breeze to make with chunky yarn, even for beginners. The bobble pattern adds a fun texture and you can customize it with two colors. It’s a fun project that comes in sizes for all your books!
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Book Cover Free Crochet Pattern by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
This free crochet pattern disguises a secret stash compartment within a stylish book cover! Perfect for Bibles or other special books, it adds a cozy touch and hides a little surprise. Give it a try and personalize a gift for someone special!
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Crochet Book Cover Free Pattern by Fosbas Designs
This cozy book cover is perfect for any book lover! It’s easy to make, even for beginners, and you can customize it to fit any size book. Keep your books protected in style,with this free crochet pattern.
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Gift of Hope Lace Bible Cover pattern by Kirsten Holloway Designs
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Bible or journal with this free lace cover pattern! It’s easier than it looks and works up quickly. Best suited to intermediate crocheters, this pattern creates a beautiful and feminine way to protect your favorite book.
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Bookmarks to Treasure: Free Patterns and Stitch Ideas
Let’s face it, no book lover enjoys dog-eared pages in their treasured tomes! Instead, why not hook up a fun crocheted bookmark? There’s a sea of free crochet bookmark patterns below, that can be quickly made using your leftover scrap yarn, because bookmarks make excellent stashbusters! So, there really are no excuses for folding the corner of a page to mark your place. And I am a great lover of gifting my favorite titles to friends and loved ones at birthdays and as Christmas gifts – along with a crochet bookmark! I think after you see these creative patterns for all skill levels, you’ll want to bookmark this blog post, so that you can always do the same.
Crochet Flower Bookmark by Golden Lucy Crafts
These crocheted flower bookmarks are perfect for Spring! Made with light worsted weight yarn, they’re a breeze to whip up and only require a small amount. There’s even some cute buttons for extra detail. They’d be a lovely scrapbuster gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or any occasion! Give it a try, the pattern’s easy to follow!
Find the pattern here!
Crochet Gnome Bookmark by Golden Lucy Crafts
This charming crochet gnome bookmark is a quick and delightful gift for any occasion! Perfect for beginners, it uses basic stitches. Made with crochet thread so that it sits flat in your book, this little guy is sure to bring happiness and a smile to any bookworm’s face.
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Ripples Crochet Bookmark Free Pattern by My Crochet Space
I love this wavy design! This bookmark is perfect for beginners who know basic stitches. It uses pretty ripples made with single and double crochets for a unique, textured look. You could even use this book lover crochet pattern for Father’s Day, just use his favorite sports team colors!
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12 Bookmark Crochet Patterns “Bookmark Bonanza” by Juniper and Oakes
If you want to crochet a bookmark each month from your scrap yarn, or are looking to learn and practice different crochet stitches, this free set of patterns is for you! The Bookmark Bonanza was a free CAL and includes patterns such as cable stitches, granny stitch, shell and moss stitch.
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Vintage Crochet Lace Bookmark by Kirsten Holloway Designs
Spring has sprung! This vintage style bookmark features a delicate floral design, perfect for the bookworm in your life. It’s easy to crochet with simple stitches and step-by-step instructions, making it a lovely project for advanced beginners.
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Crochet Bookmark with Shells by Life and Yarn
Looking for a quick and thoughtful gift? This crocheted shell bookmark is perfect! It’s beginner-friendly and works up fast, making it ideal for last-minute occasions. Gifting ta handmade bookmark is a geat way to make someone feel special for Easter, Mother’s Day, or a teacher gift!
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Crochet Bookmark by Joy of Motion Crochet
Declutter your yarn stash and whip up a quick gift with this bookmark pattern! Perfect for beginners, it uses simple stitches and works up fast with leftover yarn. pair with a book for a thoughtful and colorful way to show you care.
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Turin Bookmark by Sandra Stitches
Inspired by the city of Turin, Italy, this textured bookmark has a beautiful, repeating pattern. Using cotton yarn, you’ll craft a functional and aesthetically pleasing book lover gift. It works up quickly, making it a great gift or craft fair stash-buster!
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Hearts Bookmark Crochet Pattern by Regina P Designs
Spread the love with this adorable heart bookmark! It’s perfect for beginners and uses just a small amount of yarn, making it a great stash-buster. Plus, it works up quickly in one piece and you can adjust the length to fit any book.
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Crochet Shamrock Bookmark by Blue Star Crochet
Celebrate your love of reading with a touch of Irish luck! This shamrock bookmark is perfect for beginners and works up in a flash. It’s a charming way to mark your page and comes with a video tutorial for easy stitching. There’s even a three-leaf clover option! Add some Irish flair to your bookshelf!
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Freebie Starflower Crocheted Bookmark by Accrochet
Brighten up your reading with this adorable starflower bookmark! It’s perfect for beginners and uses just a small amount of yarn. Plus, the pattern is free! Whip up a bunch to keep track of your place in all your favorite books, or to make for your friends.
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Simple Star Book Mark pattern by Fosbas Designs
This quick and easy bookmark uses leftover yarn to keep your place and your book crisp and neat. It’s perfect for beginners and works up in a flash, making it a great stash-buster. Plus, the pattern’s free! Add handmade love to your reading adventures.
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Star Bookmark by Carroway Crochet
Add a touch of celestial magic to your reading with this pretty star bookmark! It’s great for beginners and works up quickly using a small amount of yarn. Plus! The pattern includes tutorials for both left and right-handed crocheters!
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Pocket Bookmark by Celtic Knot Crochet
Keep your place and your pen together with this handy bookmark! It’s free and perfect for beginners. Plus, the pocket adjusts to fit different book sizes. This is the perfect pattern for notebooks and journals, and doesn’t take long to hook up!
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Crochet Corner Bookmark by Blue Star Crochet
This stunning lace bookmark is free and works up beautifully! It’s perfect for beginners and makes a thoughtful teacher or bookworm gift. Follow the video tutorial and add a touch of elegance to your reading experience!
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Anette Bookmark by Exquisite Crochet UK
Perfect for beginners or anyone new to lace crochet, this bookmark is a delightful project! Learn basic stitches while creating a beautiful handmade gift. It’d be a lovely stocking stuffer!
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I Heart Books Bookmark by Divine Debris
Make a dreamy gift for book lovers! This unique bookmark is perfect for showcasing your love of reading. Made with tapestry crochet, it’s fun and customizable.
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Shabd Bookmark Tunisian Mosaic Crochet pattern by Knitter Knotter
Shabd means ‘words’ in Hindi, making it the perfect book lover pattern! Learn how to work with the Tunisian Mosaic Crochet technique with this awesome first project. There’s a video tutorial included for both right and left handers.
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How to Crochet a Simple Daisy Bookmark This Pixie Creates
Whip up a gorgeous daisy bookmark in under 20 minutes! This beginner-friendly video tutorial uses simple star stitches and just 20 yards of cotton yarn, making it perfect for using up scraps. Enjoy the step-by-step pictures and video guide for stress-free crafting!
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Pretty Bookmark Crochet Pattern by Rich Textures Crochet
This FREE Pretty Lace Bookmark pattern is quick and easy, perfect for whipping up a last-minute gift or adding to your own collection. Made with just 100% cotton yarn and easily adjustable, you can safely mark your pages as you read a long, no matter the size of the book.
Find the pattern here!
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More Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
It’s important for book lovers to be cozy when they’re reading. And that’s where these great patterns come in!
Cat Bunny C2C Crochet Bag/Pillow by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Looking for a fun and functional project? This cuddly cat-bunny pillow doubles as a bag with a book pouch! It’s perfect for beginners using corner-to-corner crochet and works up beautifully. Enjoy this fun and free pattern to some playful cuteness to your home!
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Elephant Bookends by Moogly Blog
Liven up your bookshelf with these adorable elephant bookends! They’re perfect for advanced beginners who are confident to try shaping, and use simple stitches. Plus, the pattern’s free! Slide them over plain metal bookends to add some playfulness to your bookshelves.
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Wedge Beanbag Bookstand pattern by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
This versatile crochet stand is perfect for your phone, tablet, or even a book! It’s comfy and works up quickly, great for beginners. Plus, the free pattern comes with a video tutorial! Cook in the kitchen hands-free using this handy holder for all your devices.
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Book Lover Gifts for Crafters
So you’re probably a book lover yourself? And that’s why I’ve popped this section in here. Did you know that I make all sorts of wonderful items like t-shirts, stickers and decals, temporary tattoos and project bags? They’re all in my etsy shop! And there’s LOADS of fun and magical designs to choose from. But if you specifically are looking for yarn + books – just like those pictured above, then you’ll find them all if you click the link!
Coffee Cup Sleeves and Mug Cozies
Here’s a quick DIY gift that every hot beverage or icy cold drink drinker will love. Stop their hands from getting wet and avoid marking those book pages.
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I have another blog post that’s a round up of crochet patterns for coffee cozies, cup sleeves, mug rugs and coasters!
You might want to save that one too!
Hopscotch Fingerless Gloves by Green Fox Farms Designs
Not everyone is reading indoors. You might be at sports practice or waiting to collect a loved one or even waiting in the doctor’s surgery. But there’s no need to not bring a book or to have cold hands. You can turn pages and be warm! Wear fingerless gloves. They’re the perfect solution!
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And there you have it, my book-loving friends! A treasure trove of crochet patterns to celebrate your favorite stories and characters. Which pattern is calling to your hook first? A cozy book sleeve, a fun bookmark, or maybe a magical idea that sparked in your own imagination?
I truly hope this post has sparked your creativity and given you some fantastic ideas for crocheting the perfect gift for the book lover in your life. With a multitude of beginner-friendly written patterns, and the option to use up leftover yarn from your stash, there’s a
Remember, every time you choose to crochet a bookish gift or accessory using your yarn stash, you’re not only crafting something special, but you’re also making a conscious choice to reduce waste and embrace your creative side. It’s a win-win, just like a perfectly satisfying ending to your favorite book!
So, bookmark this post and come back to it all year long. After all, combining yarn and literature is a love story that never gets old. 📚🧶
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