free crochet pattern

WHAT IS THIS THING?

This is the crochet pattern for a mini Book with pages that can flip. Yip. Flip.

If you’re a book lover like I am, it’s the perfect gateway project for bookworms and yarn enthusiasts alike.

This isn’t just any book; it’s a masterpiece of yarn and imagination.

Make your own and just enjoy the tactile joy of flipping through your handmade pages.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PATTERN?

Customise the Size:  Increase the number of chain stitches at the beginning to make a bigger book.

Make it a novel or a short story—it’s up to you.

Perfect last minute Gift: Know a fellow book lover?

This makes a unique and heartfelt gift that they’ll treasure forever.

Beginner-Friendly: Easy-to-follow instructions make this pattern accessible for crocheters of all skill levels.

No plot twists here, just straightforward fun!

Eco-Friendly: No trees were harmed in the making of this book.

Materials
  • 3mm Crochet Hook
  • Cotton Yarn – Red, Green
  • Cotton yarn – Cream
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle
  • Toy stuffing like Unicurl
Abbreviations
[]Repeat the sequence in the brackets
ststitch
MRMagic Ring
chchain stitch
slst / sl stslip stitch
scsingle crochet
inc2 single crochet stitches in 1 stitch
dec1 single crochet made over 2 stitches
Instructions

Start with the Book Cover:

Row 1:

Row 2-6:

Row 7:

Row 8:

Row 9:

Row 10:

Row 11:

Row 12-16:

ch10, skip 1st ch, sc9

sc in each st across  (for 5 rows)

BLO sc9

BLO slst9 (NOTE: Mark any front loop in this row with a stitch marker)

FLO slst9

BLO slst9

BLO sc9

sc in each st across (for 5 rows)

Finish Off and cut yarn.

[9]

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PIC1: The cover looks like this. We are going to add pages into the stitches left exposed from Rows 8, 9 and 10.

There will be space for about 4 pages

PIC2: The first page is made at the beginning of the marked row.

PIC3: The first page is made into the row marked. This is the end of Row 1 of the first page.

Adding Pages

Row 1:

Row 2-5:

sc8

sc in each st across  (for 4 rows)

Finish Off and cut yarn.

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PIC4: Page 1 is complete.

To make Page 2, work into the row of stitches directly behind Page 1 and Repeat Rows 1-5.

PIC5: Page 3 is made in the row if stitches behind Page 2.

PIC6: And Page 4 is made into the row of stitches behind Page 3.  You could possibly squeeze another page in there.

Weave in all your ends.

All Done!