Toadstool Tales Book Sleeve 🍄📚
FREE Crochet Pattern!
Step into a storybook world with the Toadstool Tales Book Sleeve! This beginner-friendly crochet pattern lets you create a cottagecore vibes Mushroom Book Sleeve with spots, a secure button closure, and two size options. The super bulky yarn makes it quick and easy to make. It’s perfect for protecting your books and devices, or gifting to a fellow reader!
Need a last-minute gift for a book lover? This easy crochet pattern is a quick make, and the two size options ensure a perfect fit for different books and tablets. Pair it with a favourite novel or journal, and you have a thoughtful handmade present!
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Mushroom Book Sleeve Crochet Pattern!
It’s no secret that I love all things nature and magic! And I read as often as I can. I also have five kiddos that aren’t too unlike their Mom! So we need all the crocheted pouches, all the time, to protect and carry our books and devices! So I’ve made this pattern kid-friendly – although I know adults will absolutely want a few too!
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- Keeps book covers and screens safe from scratches, spills, and everyday wear.
- Slips easily into a bag, protecting books and devices while traveling.
- The soft yarn adds a layer of padding, making it extra cozy to hold.
- Customizable with colors and details to match any taste.
- The secure button loop closure is simple for little fingers to fasten and unfasten.
- Easily grab your book from your tote without any page creases.
- Helps keep bookmarks, chargers, and books neatly together.
- Handmade crochet covers last longer than flimsy store-bought ones.
- A reusable, washable option that reduces the need for plastic sleeves.
- Makes a thoughtful and practical gift for book lovers and students.
- A fun, beginner-friendly crochet project that works up quickly.
Toadstool Tales Book Cover Crochet Pattern!
Isn’t Toadstool Tales a cute name? Did you know that Aminita Muscaria – the mushroom we see most often depicted in fairy tale illustrations, fantasy art and crochet patterns – is also called the Fly Agaric? It’s an agaric mushroom (gilled mushroom) that has been used for centuries to deter flies! People in Europe used to dry and then crumble the mushroom into saucers of milk to attract and kill flies in dairies and kitchens. #funfact 1 😍
The name “Toadstool” is linked to the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) due to its iconic red cap with white spots, often depicted as a seat for toads or fairies in folklore. Toads were believed to rest on or under these mushrooms, strengthening the association. In medieval times, both toads and Fly Agaric were seen as symbols of poison and witchcraft. The term “stool” suggests a seat, adding to the idea of mushrooms as resting places for magical creatures.
#funfact 2 😜
Since Fly Agaric was also used as an insecticide, and toads eat insects, there’s another indirect link—perhaps people observed toads near these mushrooms, associating them with one another over time!
More Than Just a Book Cover!
This 2-in-1 mushroom pouch pattern isn’t just for books. Use it to protect e-readers, tablets, or journals while on the go. The padded design keeps delicate covers safe from scratches, and the button loop closure ensures everything stays secure. It’s also great for storing sketchbooks, planners, your bible, or even small craft projects like embroidery or crochet hooks. Carry it in a tote or display it on a shelf as a forest loving way to keep your favorite things safe and dust free.
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More Crochet Book Sleeve Patterns to Love!
Do you crochet for practicality or personalization? Honestly, I could never pick just one! If you’re like me and love both, then you’ll definitely want to check out my other book sleeve patterns. I’ve made quite a few by now, first off because I LOVE books! But also, because they make amazing gifts and it’s always awesome to have choices!
Here’s three more book sleeve patterns that y’all will love, and they all come in three sizes! Each 3-in-1 pattern features my own stitch designs, creating a beautifully textured fabric that keeps books and devices safe.
Check out the Pop of Color Book Sleeves, Hopscotch Tablet and Book Sleeve Pattern and the Sweet Stripes Book Sleeve Pattern!
And while we’re at it, I have to mention the Sweet Stripes Zipper Pouches Pattern. It’s super handy, beginner-friendly, and even includes a tutorial on hand-sewing a zipper!
So if you are as obsessed with crochet and color as much as I am, make sure to check those other patterns out too! Obviously, after you’ve made THIS one.
Handmade Crochet Book Sleeves Make the Best Gifts!
Handmade crochet book sleeves are the perfect gift for any occasion! Skip the store-bought gifts and surprise your loved ones with something personal and practical. Tuck in a best selling novel for your teen’s birthday, a new e-reader for your SO on Valentine’s Day, a children’s book for an Easter basket, or a self-care read for Mother’s Day.
Crocheted Book Covers are just as magical at Christmas! Fill one with cozy socks, a bookstore gift card, or homemade treats for a really thoughtful present idea. Grandparents, teachers, bookworms, and Secret Santa exchanges will all appreciate a book sleeve. There’s something extra special about a handmade gift.
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Here’s How I Do it 😜
Aside from the obvious fact that you can choose from two sizes of Mushroom Book Cover! One of my favorite things about the Toadstool Tales Book Sleeve Pattern is that these sleeves are really quick to make and beginner friendly too! Simple stitches and colorful yarn really make for a quick and satisfying project! The free pattern is easy to follow, so this colorful book sleeve will be done before you know it! Ready in no time, to protect your favorite reads.
How does your crocheting time change in the summer? Normally, I love to listen to an audiobook while I crochet, or watch the latest movie on Amazon Prime! But with the kids home during the summer I often find myself crocheting outdoors, while they swim and play. Little ones need that fresh air and exercise, and I suppose I should occasionally exercise something other than my wrists too, HBU? 😎 TBH, I think one of my favorite things about crocheting is that you can pick up your project and take it anywhere with you!!
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My Fabulous Pattern Testers!
Y’all I am so blessed to have the most amazing pattern testers!! They crocheted these stunning Mushroom Book Sleeves with this new crochet pouch pattern! I absolutely adore seeing the fabulous projects y’all make using my patterns! I greatly appreciate my testers’ feedback which helps me make sure that I provide the highest quality pattern to YOU! My testers knocked my socks off with their fab Crocheted Book Covers! Make sure to check those out below!!
Thank you so much for testing the Toadstool Tales Device and Book Sleeve Crochet Pattern: Joanne Melling, Robin Quade, Asia Wicht, Robbin Snyder, Loretta McDonald, Serena Flores, Cindy Wolf, Sara Harris, Carissa Lindsey, Andrea Jones, and Sarah Garner!
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Make your Mushroom Crochet Book Sleeves!
Materials:
YARN: Lion Brand Hometown Super Bulky Weight 6 yarn, (100% Acrylic, 5 oz /142 g, 81 yd/74 m)
Sample Colors: Portland Wine, Cincinnati Red, Springfield Silver, New York White, and Dallas Gray
TOTAL YARDAGE: 100-220 yards total
STEM: 20-30 yd
CAP: 70-100 yd
SPOTS: 10-20 yd
Optional STRAP: 50-70 yd
OTHER SUPPLIES: Yarn needle, Scissors, 1x button 1” – 2, Optional stitch markers
Finished Size: (Approximate, measured with sleeve laid flat and empty)
Small Sleeve: 8″ tall x 6 – 9″ wide
Holds 7” paperbacks and ereaders
Medium Sleeve: 10″ tall x 7 – 10″ wide
Holds 8-9” books and small tablets
Gauge: 9 Sc x 10 rows = 4” square.
Experience Level: Easy
Pattern Key: Written in US English Crochet Terms
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – decrease by sc 2 sts together
hdc – half double crochet
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches & Techniques:
OPTIONAL INVISIBLE JOIN: (Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ngbIlUHOres)
STEP 1: Finish last stitch but do NOT sl st to join. Cut yarn, leave a 8 inch tail and pull on the loop on your hook until the yarn end pulls through. Thread the yarn end on an embroidery needle, or just use your hook.
STEP 2: From the front of your work, pass the yarn under the front and back loops of the first stitch of the round.
STEP 3: From the back of your work, pass the needle over the back loop of the last stitch and through the middle space between the front and back loop. Invisible join complete!
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NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Book sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up. Cap is worked directly on top of stem with increases and decreases on ends to shape it.
- Spots are worked in the round and sewn to the cap. Optional strap is worked in rows and stitched onto the book sleeve.
- Make your Mushie into a bag with strap directions included at the end.
- Beginning chain does not count as a stitch. So the 1st stitch of each round should be placed in the same space as the beginning chain 1.
- Sl st only count as a stitch on the final round of cap.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- Place all stitches between ( and ) in the same space.
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SMALL MUSHROOM BOOK SLEEVE:
* Measures 8″ tall x 6 – 9″ wide
* Fits 7” paperbacks and eReaders
STEM SECTION:
Round 1: Ch 10 with stem color. (Sc, hdc,) in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 7 ch, (hdc, 4 sc, hdc,) in last ch, now working back down other side of the beginning ch, hdc in next 7 chs, (hdc, 3 sc,) in last ch, sl st to join, (8 sc, 18 hdc).
Pro Tip: you can crochet over the yarn tail in round 1, instead of weaving it in later.
Rounds 2-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (26 sc, 6 rounds). Join cap color and FO stem color.
CAP SECTION:
Round 8: Ch 2, (2 dc) in next st, (dc, hdc) in next st, sc in next 9 sts, (hdc, dc) in next st, (2 dc) in next 2 sts, (dc, hdc) in next st, sc in next 9 sts, (hdc, dc) in next st, (2 dc) in next st, sl st to join, (18 sc, 4 hdc, 12 dc).
Round 9: Ch 1, (2 sc) in next 2 sts, sc in next 14 sts, (2 sc) in next 3 sts, sc in next 14 sts, (2 sc) in next st, sl st to join, (40 sc).
Round 10: Ch 1, (2 sc) in next st, sc in next 19 sts, (2 sc) in next st, sc in next 19 sts, sl st to join, (42 sc).
Round 11-14: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (42 sc, 4 rounds).
Round 15: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sts, [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts,] twice, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sl st to join, (36 sc).
Rounds 16-17: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (36 sc, 2 rounds).
Round 18: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, [sc2tog, sc,] twice, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog, sc, sl st to join, (30 sc).
Round 19: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (30 sc).
Round 20: Ch 1, sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog, sl st to join, (26 sc).
Round 21: Ch 1, sc in next 22 sts, ch 10 to form button loop, sl st in same st as last sc, sc in next 4 sts, DO NOT join, (26 sc).
Button loop should be in the center of the sleeve, if not adjust the position by 1-2 sts.
Round 22: Sl st in each st around, (26 sl st). FO, invisible join and weave in ends. Continue with Spots.
MEDIUM MUSHROOM BOOK SLEEVE:
* Measures 10″ tall x 7 – 10″ wide
* Fits 8-9” paperbacks, small tablets
STEM SECTION:
Round 1: Ch 13 with stem color. (Sc, hdc,) in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 10 ch, (hdc, 4 sc, hdc,) in last ch, now working back down other side of the beginning ch, hdc in next 10 chs, (hdc, 3 sc,) in last ch, sl st to join, (8 sc, 24 hdc).
Pro Tip: you can crochet over the yarn tail in round 1, instead of weaving it in later.
Rounds 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (32 sc, 7 rounds). Join cap color and FO stem color.
CAP SECTION:
Round 9: Ch 2, (2 dc) in next st, (dc, hdc) in next st, sc in next 12 sts, (hdc, dc) in next st, (2 dc) in next 2 sts, (dc, hdc) in next st, sc in next 12 sts, (hdc, dc) in next st, (2 dc) in next st, sl st to join, (24 sc, 4 hdc, 12 dc).
Round 10: Ch 1, (2 hdc) in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 12 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 hdc) in next st, hdc in next st, (2 hdc) in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 12 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 hdc) in next st, hdc in next st, sl st to join, (24 sc, 20 hdc).
Round 11: Ch 1, (2 sc) in next st, sc in next 18 sts, (2 sc) in next st, sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st, sc in next 18 sts, (2 sc) in next st, sc in next 2 sts, sl st to join, (48 sc).
Round 12-16: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (48 sc, 5 rounds).
Round 17: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sts, [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts,] twice, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sl st to join, (42 sc).
Rounds 18-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (42 sc, 3 rounds).
Round 21: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc in next 13 sts, [sc2tog, sc,] twice, sc2tog, sc in next 13 sts, sc2tog, sc, sl st to join, (36 sc).
Rounds 22-23: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (36 sc, 2 rounds).
Round 24: Ch 1, sc2tog twice, sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog 3 times, sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog, sl st to join, (30 sc).
Round 25: Ch 1, sc in next 25 sts, ch 10 to form button loop, sl st in same st as last sc, sc in next 5 sts, DO NOT join, (30 sc).
Button loop should be in the center of the sleeve, if not adjust the position by 1-2 sts.
Round 26: Sl st in each st around, (30 sl st). FO, invisible join and weave in ends. Continue with Spots.
MUSHROOM SPOTS:
- USING J/10 6.0 MM HOOK
- Make any number of spots using the stem color or an accent color.
SMALL SPOTS: (Make 4-6)
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st or invisible join, (6 sc). FO and leave a long tail to stitch to cap.
MEDIUM SPOTS: (Make 3-4)
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, 8 hdc in magic circle, sl st or invisible join, (8 hdc). FO and leave a long tail to stitch to cap.
LARGE SPOTS: (Make 1-2)
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, 8 hdc in magic circle, sl st to join, (8 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st or invisible join, (16 sc). FO and leave a long tail to stitch to cap.
FINISH BOOK SLEEVE:
FO and weave in ends. Stitch your spots all over the cap positioned how you like. Sew a 1-2 inch button on the opposite side from the button loop to secure the sleeve closed. See images below. Grab a novel and enjoy your book sleeve!
CREATE THE (optional) STRAP:
- USING J/10 6.0 MM HOOK
- Leave a long tail at beginning and end of strap to stitch to shroom
HANDLE LENGTH: Handles can be made to measure, or use the counts listed below. Handle Gauge is: 11 sc x 12 rows = 4” square using J/10 6.0 mm Hook. So adding/removing 3 rows will add or subtract an inch of length from the handle.
PRO TIP: For a neater edge on the handle, skip the ch-1. Simply turn, pull up a little on the loop, and work directly into the first stitch.
SHOULDER STRAP: (28 inches)
Row 1: Leave a long tail, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 chs, turn, (4 sc).
Rows 2-84: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 83 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Strap below.
CROSSBODY STRAP: (3 Lengths: SHORT 42 in, MEDIUM 48 in, LONG 54 in)
ALL CROSSBODY LENGTHS: Row 1: Leave a long tail, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 sts, turn, (4 sc).
SHORT: Rows 2-126: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 125 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Strap below.
MEDIUM: Rows 2-144: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 143 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Strap below.
LONG: Rows 2-162: Ch 1 (optional – see TIP above), sc in each st, turn, (4 sc, 161 rows). FO and leave a long tail. Continue with Sewing Strap below.
SEW STRAP TO MUSHROOM BAG:
Step 1: Count 4 sts (Small) or 5 sts (Medium) from the button loop on both sides and mark them. The next 4 stitches along the 2 ends of the opening are where you’ll stitch the straps. Count forward (toward the front) 4 sts and mark the next (fifth stitch) on each end. The 4 stitches on each end between the markers are where the strap should be attached.
STEP 2: Use yarn tail and running stitch (or whipstitch) to secure the strap to the 4 marked sts of the mushroom cap opening. For security, stitch the strap in place between Round 19-21 on the Small size and Rounds 23-25 on the Medium Size. Repeat on the other end of the strap. I stitched my strap to the outside of the cap, you can stitch your strap on the inside if you prefer. Weave in ends.
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