Crochet Kindle Sleeve: An Envelope Case for E-Readers
A half double crochet envelope with a pointed flap and a button, sized for Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo and Kindle Scribe. Light enough to stay in a handbag, thick enough to stop scratches. About 3 hours.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton, about 120 yd (Paperwhite)
- Hook
- 5 mm (H-8)
- Time
- About 3 hours
- Finished size
- Kindle, Paperwhite, Kobo Clara/Libra, Kindle Scribe (see table)
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) cotton — 100–200 yd
- 5 mm (H-8) hook
- One ¾-inch button
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet Kindle sleeve is a flat half double crochet rectangle folded into an envelope. Make it half an inch wider than the e-reader, fold it so the pocket is as deep as the device plus a little ease, and finish the top with a pointed flap and a button. Half double crochet in cotton is light, doesn't stretch and builds quickly.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Sizes
| E-reader | Device (in) | Chain | Body rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle (basic) | 6.2 × 4.3 | 18 | 34 |
| Kindle Paperwhite / Kobo Clara | 6.9 × 4.9 | 21 | 38 |
| Kobo Libra / Kindle Oasis | 6.3 × 5.7 | 23 | 35 |
| Kindle Scribe | 9.0 × 7.7 | 30 | 49 |
Based on hdc at 3½ stitches and 2.6 rows per inch. The chain includes 2 turning chains.
The sleeve (Paperwhite)
- Row 1: Ch 21. Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and across. Ch 2, turn. (19)
- Rows 2–38: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (19)
- Flap, rows 39–46: Hdc2tog, hdc to the last 2, hdc2tog. Ch 2, turn. (3)
- Button loop: Ch 6, sl st into the same st at the tip. Fasten off.
Assembly
- Fold Row 1 up to Row 19 (the halfway point), right side out.
- Sc through both layers up each side.
- Continue sc around the flap, working 3 sc at the tip.
- Sew the button onto the front where the loop reaches.
Upgrades
- Stripes: Change colour every 4 rows for a library-book look.
- Textured: Use the lemon peel stitch for more grip and padding.
- Pocket: Sew a 10 × 8 stitch square to the back for a charging cable — or keep the cable in a cord tie.
- Bookmark: Pair it with a crochet bookmark for a reader's gift.
Common questions
How big should a Kindle sleeve be?
About half an inch wider and half an inch deeper than the e-reader, so it slides in easily but doesn't fall out when held upside down.
Which stitch is best for an e-reader case?
Half double crochet is light and quick. Moss or lemon peel stitch gives more padding if the Kindle shares a bag with keys.
Can I use this pattern for a passport or notebook?
Yes. Measure the item, chain (width + 0.5 in) × 3.5 + 2, and work twice its height in rows.
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