Come make a patchwork-looking Tunisian crochet Kindle sleeve with me! This post includes links to all the stitch tutorials you will need, along with the pattern itself.
If you want to purchase an ad-free printable PDF version of this patchwork kindle sleeve pattern including all of the tutorials, you can find it HERE on etsy.
I’ve always been fascinated by Tunisian crochet. The stitches look so clean and beautiful! But I’d never actually attempted a project with it before.
Then I was working on a design for a Kindle sleeve and had this idea that I wanted my Kindle to look like it’s in a patchwork quilt. So I looked around at different crochet techniques and landed on a join-as-you-go tunisian crochet method!
With this method you have quite a few yarn tails to weave in, but no actual sewing and you can use up quite a bit of scrap yarn! I’ve had so much fun working with this technique that I’ve already got a few other design ideas in mind! (Wouldn’t a patchwork vest be so cute?!)
Anyways, whether you’re making this for yourself or a friend I hope you enjoy using this pattern!
NOTE: If you want to sell finished products from this patchwork kindle sleeve pattern you’re welcome to, just make sure you link back to my pattern here and credit me with the design. Thank you!
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- RetP – return pass
- Lts – last Tunisian stitch
- Ltjs – last Tunisian joining stitch
- Tss – Tunisian simple stitch
- SSBO – slip stitch bind off
- CC – change color
- Sl st – slip stitch
- FO – finish off
- sts – stitches
Materials
- Size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn in 6 colors
- A – Cream/off-white
- B – Burgundy
- C – Blush
- D – Pink
- E – Denim Blue
- F – Mint
- Cream colored embroidery floss
- Tapestry-yarn needle
- Embroidery/sewing needle
- Scissors
- One button
Pattern
If this is your first time working with Tunisian crochet congratulations! I’m so excited for you, it’s been so fun learning and practicing this new crochet technique.
If this is. new technique for you check out my post with all the stitch tutorials for this pattern here.
Note on Gauge
The measured gauge for a 4”x4” square of this pattern is 14 rows high x 18 sts wide (this width is also equivalent to 3 columns).
You’ll want to pay attention to your yarn tension while working on this pattern to ensure your finished sleeve fits your kindle paperwhite just right.
While working on the panels ensure to check your work by measuring as you go, aiming for each column to be 7 1/8 inches tall and 1 3/8 inches wide. You want each finished panel to be 7 1/8 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide. Blocking can help with this if your panel ends up a little too small, but ultimately you’ll want to be aware of your tension as you go and adjust your hook size as you deem necessary.
Main Panel (Make 2)
Column 1:
Start with yarn color A.
Row 1: Ch 6, pull up a loop starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, RetP. (6 sts)
Rows 2-6: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP.
Row 7: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP changing yarn to color B at the end.
Rows 8-9: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP.
Row 10: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP changing yarn to color C at the end.
Rows 11-13: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP.
Row 14: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP changing yarn to color D at the end.
Rows 15-18: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP.
Row 19: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP changing yarn to color E at the end.
Rows 20: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP.
Row 21: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP changing yarn to color B at the end.
Rows 22-25: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP.
Row 26: SSBO to end of row, cut yarn and pull through.
Column 2:
Start with yarn color B. Attach the yarn to the end of the ch you made at the start of Column 1 by pulling up a loop.
Row 1: Ch 6, pull up a loop starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, Ltjs, RetP. (6 sts)
Row 2: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color C at the end.
Rows 3-7: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 8: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color A at the end.
Rows 9-14: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 15: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color F at the end.
Rows 16-18: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 19: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color E at the end.
Rows 20-25: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 26: SSBO to end of row, cut yarn and pull through.
To weave in the ends at the top of the columns neatly, thread the tail onto your yarn needle and insert the needle underneath the rightmost stitch on top of the previous column (g). Pull through gently but firmly (h). Then insert the needle back into the stitch the tail came out of (i). Pull to create a stitch that looks like a chain (j) and then weave in that end on the wrong side of the panel.
Column 3:
Start with yarn color F. Attach the yarn to the end of the ch you made at the start of Column 2 by pulling up a loop.
Row 1: Ch 6, pull up a loop starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, Ltjs, RetP. (6 sts)
Rows 2-3: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 4: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color E at the end.
Rows 5-9: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 10: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color B at the end.
Rows 11-14: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 15: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color C at the end.
Rows 16-22: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 23: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color D at the end.
Rows 24-25: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 26: SSBO to end of row, cut yarn and pull through.
Column 4:
Start with yarn color E. Attach the yarn to the end of the ch you made at the start of Column 3 by pulling up a loop.
Row 1: Ch 6, pull up a loop starting in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, Ltjs, RetP. (6 sts)
Row 2: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color C at the end.
Rows 3-9: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 10: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing to yarn color D at the end.
Rows 11-15: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 16: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color A at the end.
Row 17: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 18: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP changing yarn to color B at the end.
Rows 19-25: Tss across to last st, Ltjs, RetP.
Row 26: SSBO to end of row, cut yarn and pull through.
Weave in all your ends.
Blocking
To ensure you get that crisp patchwork look and a snug fit on your kindle make sure that you steam block both your front and back panels and let them cool and dry completely before moving on to attach them together (g, j). I placed my kindle next to the panels while pinning to ensure my dimensions were correct before steaming them (h, i). You want the panels to be just a little bit bigger than your paperwhite, so mine measured 7 1/8 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide.
Crochet Border
Place your front and back panels together with the right sides facing out. The panel you are looking at when you start crocheting them together is going to be the front of your kindle sleeve. (k, l)
Using yarn color B, join it at the top left corner of your front panel by pulling a loop through both panels and chaining 1 (m, n). Then single crochet down the side through both panels, making 1 sc in every row of your work (o, p).
Once you reach the bottom left corner (q) make 3sc in the corner (r).
Then turn your work and single crochet through both panels across the bottom until you reach the bottom right corner (s, t). Work 3sc into this corner as well (u, v).
Turn your work again and single crochet through both panels up the side until you reach the top again (w, x).
You’ll now work sc sts around the top of your sleeve. Start by single crocheting across the top of the front panel only (y, z). Once you reach the top left corner you’ll make one single crochet into the first sc you made for the border (*A shows the last stitch you make when you reach the ends of the panel, *B shows where to insert your hook for that sc worked into the beginning of the border).
Then single crochet along the top of the back panel all the way across (*B, *C). (If at this point your sleeve is a little too short you can add another round or two to extend your sleeve.) Then cut the yarn and pull it through (*D).
For a nice, clean finish, thread your yarn end on the needle and insert it into the back of the last stitch you made working up the right side of the sleeve as shown in this photo (*E). Pull the needle through and insert it back into the stitch it was coming out of initially (*F). Pull through until you have created what looks like a chain stitch (*G, *H). Weave in your ends.
Loop & Button
Using your embroidery thread sew the button on to the top center of the front of your kindle case. You’ll want your button’s edge to go right up to the edge of the border (*I shows button placement).
Using yarn color B, ch 15, then cut the yarn and pull through. Use the two yarn tails to stitch it into the inside of the back panel, ensuring that the loop fits well onto your button (photos *E – *H below).
And that’s it! You’ve finished your kindle sleeve! Happy reading!
