I LOVE BOOKS TABLET/BOOK HOLDER PATTERN

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PATTERN INFORMATION

MATERIALS: ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):

Crochet Hook: YO- Yarn Over (hook)

Size 8 mm/L St – Stitch

Sts - Stitches
Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown USA
Sl st – Slip Stitch
(Note this yarn calls for 10 mm/N hook. I’ve
used 8 mm hook so the holes between the Ch – Chain
stitches are minimal. If your store doesn’t Sc- Single Crochet
stock this yarn you should be able to
substitute it with any other yarn that calls for sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Together (single
10 mm hook. Just check if your crochet decrease)
gauge/tension is the same as mine.) FPsc – Front Post Single Crochet
Colour A: Dallas Grey- 324 yd / 296m () – Stitches in the bracket go all in one stitch

Colour B: Oakland Black- 25 yd / 22.5m [] – repeat the sequence in the square

brackets given amount of times indicated
Colour C: New York White- 16 yd / 15 m after the bracket.
Other: Yarn Needle, scissors, hollowfibre ** - stitches in the starts refer to the section
filling (around 240g), stitch marker. that’s shown on the graph chart.
<> - All stitches in that bracket are to be made
with color indicated after the bracket

SIZE:
Holder body: 31 cm (12 in) wide x 21 cm (8.5 in) GAUGE:
deep x 33 cm (13 in) high. 9 stitches and 11 rows to 10 cm x 10 cm (4 x 4
in) over single crochet using 8mm/L hook

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SPECIAL STITCHES INSTRUCTION:
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FPsc – insert hook to the right side of the
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made from this pattern may be sold on the
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I LOVE BOOKS TABLET/BOOK HOLDER PATTERN 9) Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 22 sts, 2 sc
in next 2 sts, sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next
22 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts. (88 sc)

Pattern notes: 10) Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc

 Body is worked as one piece from the bottom in next 2 sts, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next
up in a round. The right side is on the outside. 24 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts. (96 sc)
 Because single crochets are worked in a round, 11) Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in
they will naturally lean one way. The words will next st, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 28 sts,
look like in italics so it’s necessary to straighten up 2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts. (100 sc)
the stitches on the end. Pull the fabric in opposite
directions. Pattern notes:
 Attach a stitch marker on the front of the last
If your gauge/tension is the same as mine, you should
stitch. Move this marker up on the last stitch of now have a rectangle of a size approximately 31 cm
each round.
(12 in) x 21 cm (8.5 in) (not counting top loops of the
 Work first stitch of the new round directly on stitches), which is a bottom of the book holder.
top of the first stitch from previous round without Continue with the pattern below.
joining to it first with sl st.

12) Sc in each st around. (100 sc)

Book holder body:
With colour A, using 8mm hook make 11 chains. Pattern notes:

1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 8 chains, 4 sc in last ch, At this stage we will start tapestry crochet.
now work stitches on the other side of the chain in the  Print out the charts on the last page or just
remaining loops: sc in next 8 loops, 2 sc in last loop. (24 follow the written description.
sc)  Start and end of the chart picture will be
indicated by a ‘*’ symbol.
2) 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next 4 sts, sc in
 Because we are working in the round we will
next 8 sts, 2 sc in last 2 sts. (32 sc)
not be making bobbins or using several skeins of
3) Sc in first st, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next yarn. All we need is 1 ball of black and 1 ball of
2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, 2 white.
sc in next 2 sts, sc in last st. (40 sc)  Each round on the chart is read from left to
4) Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in right.
next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 12  Carry main background color throughout all
sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts. (48 sc) the sts by crocheting over it (so it’s hidden inside).
 Start each row with new color by pulling the
5) Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in strand of new color over the last 2 loops of
next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 14 previous st.
sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts. (56 sc)  Lay the beginning tail of new color on top of
6) Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in sts and work over it for the next 5-6 sts to hide it
next 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 16 inside. Alternatively to avoid sts to be too thick
sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts. (64 sc) and other colors showing through sts don’t work
over the ends but on the end turn work to the
7) Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in
wrong side and weave in the ends in different
next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 18
directions or tie knots by taking ends from 2
sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts. (72 sc)
closest rows. Do the same with end tails after
8) Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 20 sts, 2 sc in finishing with the color.
next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 20  End new colors as soon as you stop using them
sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts. (80 sc) on the front of the book holder and then at the
back to minimalize yarn wastage.

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Pattern notes: Pattern notes:

In the rounds below make sc in each st using color Now take a hook off your loop and enlarge it, or put
indicated after the number that tells you how many a stitch marker on it so it doesn’t unravel. Don’t cut
stitches to make in that color. In other words for the yarn off. Leave it as it is, we will come back to it
example ’13 A’ means – make 13 sc in colour A, later in the round 30.
finish 13th sc by pulling color B trough last 2 loops on
We will now move to the front side of the rectangle
the hook. In a round 13 to 18 Follow chart B (Front
and start making the flat bit of the holder, the one
bottom – word ‘BOOKS’).
where the book/tablet sits on. The rows of sc will be
You will find photo tutorial on how to change colors worked back and forth unlike the rest of the holder.
on the last page of this pattern. On the end of each row we will sl st to the first sc that
sits on the side of the row just finished, let’s call it
‘side wall’ of the rectangle. We won’t be making 1 ch
13) 13 A, Chart B *3 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 2 B, 3 A, 2 B, 3 to start each row, instead we will sl st to the following
A, 3 B*, 63 A. (100 sc) sc on the ‘side wall’ of stitches (the one above the sc,
that we slip stitched, to finish last row). The purpose
14) 13 A, Chart B *1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2
of slip stitching to the side, is so we won’t need to
A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B*, 63 A. (100)
stitch the flat bit to the sides of the square but just
15) 13 A, Chart B *2 B, 4 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 continue the piece. In other words each row of sc will
A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B*, 63 A. (100 sc) have sl st at the beginning and at the end of it.
16) 13 A, Chart B *2 A, 2 B, 3 A, 2 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, If you find it confusing though, you can simply make
1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 3 B*, 63 A. (100 sc) rows 20 to 29 without slip stitching at the end and
then sew on the sides of the created ‘flap’ to the side
17) 13 A, Chart B *1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 3 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B,
of the rectangle. See the photo below.
1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B*, 63 A. (100 sc)

18) 13 A, Chart B *1 A, 3 B, 1 A, 2 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 2 B, 3 A,
2 B, 3 A, 3 B*, 63 A. (100 sc) Chart B finished

19) 63 A, Chart C *3 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 2 B, 3 A, 2 B, 3
A, 3 B*, 13 A. (100 sc)

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20) Skip next 10 stitches from when you just finished and
slip stitch new ball of yarn to 11th st, make sc (without
starting 1 chain) in the next 28 sts, sl st to top of next
available sc from side of the rectangle and then sl st to
the sc above it and turn. (28 sc)
21) Skip 2 slip stitches made on the end of previous round
and make 28 sc on top of 28 sc from previous round, sl
st to top of next available sc from side of the rectangle
and then sl st to the sc above it and turn. (28 sc)

22) - 26) Repeat row 21. (28 sc)

Pattern notes:
In the next round work stitches around the front
Pattern notes:
posts of single crochets. This will cause top loops of
Put your crochet hook back in the loop where you
the single crochets to be on the outside which will
finished round 19. We will now work in a round
enable you to crochet the row of single crochets on
again, so remember about moving your stitch
top of those stitches later on. The row of single
marker up after end of each round.
crochets will create a ridge which will stop the
book/tablet from sliding if you want it in more If there is any sc decreases as well as sc in the same
upright position. If you struggle with working color they will be put together in the < > bracket.
stitches around the front posts then just make Follow chart A for front and chart C for back.
single crochets in a normal way as those ridges
aren’t crucial for the functionality of the holder.
30) 1 Sc A in next st, skip sl st from the end of round 29, 42
A, Chart C * 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A,
27) Same as row 21 but work stitches in front posts of sc 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B*, 13 A. (80 sc)
from previous round. (28 FPsc)

28) Repeat row 21. (28 sc) Note: On the photo below rows 20-29 and row 30 are shown
with yellow color for tutorial purposes.
29) Skip 2 slip stitches made on the end of previous round
and make 28 sc on top of 28 sc from previous round, sl
st to top of next available sc from side of the rectangle
and fasten off. (28 sc)

Pattern notes:
(Optional) As mentioned in the note above, make a row
of sc, on top of 2 loops left after row 27. Start the row on
the right, facing the outside. In case of any doubts see
my youtube video here.

31) <Sc2tog, 26, sc2tog, 13> A, Chart C *2 B, 4 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1

B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B*,
13 A. (78 sc)

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32 ) 41 A, Chart C * 2 A, 2 B, 3 A, 2 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 50) [sc2tog, sc in 2] 11 times. (33 sc)

B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 3 B*, 13 A (78 sc)

33) 41 A, Chart C *1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A, 3 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 Pattern notes:

A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 1 A, 1 B, 2 A, 1 B*, 13 A (78 sc)
At this point stuff the book holder with hollowfibre
34) <28, sc2tog, 11> A, Chart C *1 A, 3 B, 1 A, 2 B, 1 A, 1 B, filling firmly and evenly. Fill it in sections, first the
2 A, 2 B, 3 A, 2 B, 3 A, 3 B*, <11, sc2tog> A (76 sc) front section, then the rest of the bottom and lastly
the top but avoid the lumps. Be careful to not over
35) 5 A, Chart A *5A, 1 C, 8 A, 4 B*, 53 A (76 sc)
fill the holder as the stuffing will start to stretch
36) 5 A, Chart A *4A, 3 C, 7 A, 4 B*, 53 A (76 sc) your crochet fabric and holes between the stitches
37) 5 A, Chart A *3A, 5 C, 7 A, 2 B, 1 A* <3, sc2tog, 16> A, will become visible. Also the holder will be
Chart C *4A, 1 C, 8 A, 3 B*, <14, sc2tog> A (74 sc) misshaped. The most important bit to not overfill, is
the front of the book holder, that’s used to place
38) 5 A, Chart A *2A, 7C, 6 A, 2 B, 1 A*, 20 A, Chart C *3A, 3 the book/tablet. This part needs to remain flat so
C, 8 A, 1 B, 1A* 15 A (74 sc) books don’t slide down. Keep filling the inside of the
39) 5 A, Chart A *1 A, 9 C, 5 A, 2 B, 1 A*, 20 A, Chart C *2 A, body until it’s quite firm. Press it all over, looking for
5 C, 7 A, 1 B, 1 A* 15 A (74 sc) hollow bits and fill them up.

40) 5 A, Chart A *11 C, 4 A, 2 B, 1 A* <3, sc2tog, 15> A, Chart

C *1 A, 7 C, 6 A, 1 B, 1 A*, <13, sc2tog> A (72 sc)
51) [sc2tog, sc] 11 times. (22 sc)
41) 5 A, Chart A *11 C, 4 A, 2 B, 1 A* <13, sc2tog, 4> A, Chart
C *9 C, 5 A, 1 B, 1 A* <4, sc2tog, 8> A (70 sc) 52) Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in next 7 sts,
sc2tog. (18 sc)
42) 5 A, Chart A *11 C, 4 A, 2 B, 1 A* <5, sc2tog, 11>, Chart
C *9 C, 5 A, 1 B, 1 A* <11, sc2tog> A (68 sc) 53) Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in next 5 sts,
sc2tog. (14 sc)
43) 5 A, Chart A *5 C, 1 A, 5 C, 3 A, 4 B*, <5, sc2tog, 10> A,
Chart C *4 C, 1 A, 4 C, 5 A, 1 B, 1 A* <10, sc2tog> A (66) 54) [sc2tog] 7 times. (7 sc)

44) 5 A, Chart A *1 A, 3 C, 3 A, 3 C, 4 A, 4 B*, <5, sc2tog, 9>

A, Chart C *1 A, 2 C, 3 A, 2 C, 5 A, 3 B*, <9, Sc2tog> A Pattern notes:
(64 sc) Add more filling and do the final check if the shape of
45) Sc2tog, Sc in next 24 sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in next 32 the holder is right and there isn’t any hollow bits.
sts, sc2tog. (60 sc) Fasten off leaving a longer tail. Using blunt ended
yarn needle close the hole by gathering 7 stitches of
46) Sc2tog, sc in next 22 sts, sc2 tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, sc the last round together. Then, darn in the ends
in 22 sts, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts. (56 sc) invisibly inside the stitches to secure it.

Pattern notes:
If you didn’t work over the ends, flip the holder over
on the wrong side and weave in the ends.
Alternatively, for more durable finish, tie in the knots
taking each 2 yarn ends closest together but not too
tight so you don’t pull on the stitches.

47) Sc2tog, sc in 20 sts, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in 20

sts, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts. (52 sc)

48) Sc2tog, sc in 18 sts, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in 18

sts, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts. (48 sc)
49 ) Sc2tog, sc in 16 sts, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in 16
sts, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts. (44 sc)

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FRONT BAR:
With A make 29 ch. Starting from 2nd ch from hook:

1) Sc in each st. (28 sc)

2) to 6) repeat row 1 (with 1 turning ch at the end of each
row). (28 sc) Fasten off leaving long end (around 100cm).

Pattern notes:
Lay a bit of stuffing evenly on the piece of fabric just
made, sew the bottom of the fabric to the top of last
row, using sl st and the yarn tail that’s left after
fastening off.

Pattern notes:

With the yarn end first sew the side of the bar together
and then sew it on the side so it leans toward the inside
of book holder. Then sew the bottom of the bar using
overcast stitch on top of row 21 and lastly sew the
other side of the bar together and to the body as
shown on the photos below. In case of any doubts view
my YT video on how to sew on front bar.

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Straightening the book holder

As mentioned on the beginning you will notice the stitches lean forward, due to being worked in the round, rather
than back and forth. Because of that the writing seems to be like written in italics (leaning to the right side). To
correct it, pull the bottom right of the sts to the right and the top left of the stitches to the left as indicated by the
arrows on the photo below. Alternatively insert tapestry needles or thin crochet hooks on the top left and bottom
right corners of each letter and do the same (pull in opposite directions). See my video instruction on how to
straighten the book holder.

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Chart A Top front

Round 45
Round 44
Round 43
Round 42
Round 41
Round 40
Round 39
Round 38
Round 37
Round 36
Round 35
Round 34

Chart B Top Bottom

Round 18
Round 17
Round 16
Round 15
Round 14
Round 13

Chart C Back
Round 45
Round 44
Round 43
Round 42
Round 41
Round 40
Round 39
Round 38
Round 37
Round 36
Round 35
Round 34
Round 33
Round 32
Round 31
Round 30
Round 19
Round 18

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TAPESTRY CROCHET PHOTO TUTORIAL

Step 1. Finish last sc by pulling up new color B (without any knots as pictured) through last 2 loops on the hook.

Step 2. Lay color A and beginning strand of color B on top of the sts. Insert the hook in the next st making sure color A is still on top
of the st, yarn over color B and pull through the st. Yarn over color B (if next st will be in that color) and pull through last 2 loops on
the hook. Make required amount of sts in color B working over color A closing it inside the sts until it’s needed again.

Step 3. When finishing with color B, yo color A and pull through last 2 loops on the hook to finish sc. Continue making required
amount of sc in color A making sure color B stays on the top of the stitches and you are working over it, carrying it inside the stitches
until it’s needed again. When you finish with color B, cut the yarn and work over the yarn end for the next 5-6 stitches closing it
inside the stitches. Alternatively weave the ends at the back or tie a knot with the end from the next round.

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