This is my attempt at writing down the pattern that I made to create the Waffle Stitch Book Sleeve. I am not a pattern writer so I apologies if there is any errors or things not written in a standard way. Feel free to sell what you make and I would love see what your creations! You can share the pictures on my youtube community tab or on instagram. 🥰
Waffle Stitch Book Sleeve by Holly Johnson
Size 4 Yarn - aprx 3.7 oz / aprx 275 yards
Crochet Hook - Size US H (4.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Sizing - Aprx 8 to 8 ½ in wide x 10 in tall
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
Foundation - Ch 29 + 2
HDC in 3rd ch from hook. When you reach the last stitch in the foundation chain put (HDC, Ch 1, HDC, Ch 1, HDC) in the last stitch to turn and then work HDC across in the back of the foundation chains until you reach the end again and in the last stitch (HDC, Ch 1, HDC) then sl st into first HDC. (Total Stitches should be 63)
Row 1 & 2 - Ch 1, HDC around. SL ST into ch 1 (Total Stitches should be 63)
Row 3 - Ch 3, DC Around, SL ST into ch 3 (Total Stitches should be 63)
Row 4 - Ch 3, FPDC around first DC, then DC in next 2 DC and Repeat around.
So pattern should be FPDC, DC, DC
After final DC, ch 1 and then SL ST into Ch 3. Turn Piece inside out. The next row is going to be worked over stitches just completed.
Row 5 - Ch 3, FPDC on top of DC of last row, DC on top of FPDC of last row, DC on top of FPDC of last row. FPDC on top of DC of last row.
So pattern should be DC, FPDC, FPDC
After final DC, ch 1 and then SL ST into Ch 3. Turn Piece inside out.
Repeat row 4 &5 until desired length.
To Finish ch 1 and HDC around top for 2 rows.
On last row of HDC in the middle of the back ch 25-30, then sl st to last HDC and do second HDC in same stitch. Continue HDC around the top and sl st to start of hdc row. Then cut and weave in ends. Sew on Button of choice.