Dragon Scale Crochet Kindle Sleeve Pattern

If you’re a kindle reader who also loves to crochet, this is the perfect project for you!

This crochet kindle sleeve pattern uses the crocodile stitch and gradient yarn to create a pretty and functional protective pouch.

I picked up this yarn as a mill end bag ages ago and I’ve slowly been finding fun ways to use it.

It works perfectly for this crochet kindle sleeve and the crocodile stitch is reminiscent of dragon scales which I love. The soft gradient effect of the yarn is so pretty and it also means that no two sleeves turn out exactly the same.

If you prefer physical books and are looking for a way to protect them while on the go, check out my granny square crochet book sleeve pattern which also uses this yarn.

About the Pattern

This crochet kindle sleeve is worked in rounds of crocodile stitch from the bottom up. It’s finished with a couple of rounds of double crochet and a button and loop closure to keep your kindle safe and secure.

I’ve had these wooden buttons in my stash for some time now and they were perfect for this project. I didn’t want anything flashy that would detract from the beautiful yarn.

While the crocodile stitch may look intimidating, it’s actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it. If you can chain and double crochet, you can make this kindle sleeve.

Recommended Yarn

I used Caron Blossom Cakes in Radiant Rainbow with a 6mm hook for this kindle sleeve for my Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen).

If substituting yarn, check out yarnsub.com for possible alternatives.

Adjusting the Size

The easiest way to resize this crochet kindle sleeve is to use thicker yarn and a larger hook and vice versa.

If you want to play with the number of starting chains, just make sure that your stitch count is a multiple of 6 after R1.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Kindle Sleeve Pattern

Dragon Scale Crochet Kindle Sleeve Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 58g (I used Caron Blossom Cakes in Radiant Rainbow)
• 6mm crochet hook
• 2cm button and coordinating or neutral coloured thread/yarn for sewing it on
• Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/s – stitch/es
• […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
• (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round

Special Stitches

Crocodile Stitch

The crocodile stitch is worked around a pair of double crochet stitches. Always insert your hook from the outside to the inside between the 2 stitches.

1. Yarn over, insert your hook under the first double crochet stitch and work a double crochet as normal. Repeat 3 more times working down the stitch for a total of 4 double crochet.
2. Ch 1, yarn over and rotate your work approximately 180 degrees so that you can work up the second double crochet.
3. Yarn over, insert your hook under the second double crochet stitch and work a double crochet as normal. Repeat 3 more times working up the stitch for a total of 4 double crochet.

You’ve completed 1 scale.

Useful Links

• Invisible Fasten Off

Finished Size

The finished kindle sleeve is made to fit the Kindle Paperwhite (12th gen) and measures approximately 5.5″ x 7.25″ (14cm x 18.5cm). Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.

Gauge

5.5″ (14cm) long after R1.

Try the sleeve on your Kindle after a few rounds to check the fit. It should be snug without stretching.

Notes

• The ch at the beginning of each round counts as the first dc unless otherwise stated.

Pattern Instructions

Crochet Kindle Sleeve

R1: Ch 21, 2 dc in third ch from hook, dc in next 17 chs, 4dc in last ch

Working down the other side of the ch – dc in next 17 chs, 2 dc in last ch, join with sl st to first dc (42)

R2: Ch 3, dc in same space, [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] x13 (14 dc pairs) – do not join, move straight to R3

R3: 4 dc down around the ch 3 from the start of R2, ch 1, 4 dc up around the dc st, [sk next dc pair, 4 dc down the first dc of the next pair, ch 1, 4 dc up the second dc of the pair] x6, sl st in between the last dc pair (7 scales)

R4: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 2, 2 dc through the centre of the next scale, [ch 2, 2 dc in between the 2 skipped dc from R2, ch 2, 2 dc through the centre of the next scale] x6 – do not join, move straight to R5 (14 dc pairs)

R5: 4 dc down around the ch 3, ch 1, 4 dc up around the dc st, [sk next dc pair, 4 dc down the first dc of the next pair, ch 1, 4 dc up the second dc of the pair] x6, sl st in between the last dc pair (7 scales)

R6-21: Repeat R4 and R5 until you have 10 rounds of scales.

Sk the last dc pair and sl st around the first dc that makes up the top of the first scale from R18.

The next 3 rounds form the top of the sleeve. You can easily make adjustments to the length by adding an additional double crochet or single crochet round if needed or even an extra repeat.

R22: Ch 2 (chains do not count as a st from here on out), 2 dc in same space, [dc through the centre of the scale, 2 dc around the ch 2 from R20 (the ch 2 should be sitting behind the scale), dc in between the two skipped dc from R21, 2 dc around the ch 2] x6, dc through the centre of the last scale, 2 dc around the ch 2, dc in between the two skipped dc, sl st to first dc to join (42)

R23: Ch 2, [dc] x42, sl st to first dc to join (42)

Mark the centre back of the sleeve with a stitch marker.

R24: Ch 1, sc around until you reach the marked stitch – sc in the marked st, ch 12, sc in same st and remaining stitches of the round.

Do not fasten off yet. Remove your hook and place a stitch marker in the working loop so your stitches don’t unravel.

At this point, I like to pop my kindle into the sleeve to do a final fit check and mark the position of my button.

Using coordinating or neutral coloured thread/yarn, sew the button to the centre of the sleeve between R22 and R23.

Check that the loop closure lines up with the button and fits over it.

Go back and make any adjustments if needed. You may want to add some extra length with an additional dc/sc round or change the position/size of the loop closure.

Once you’re happy with everything, fasten off invisibly to the first single crochet and weave in ends.

not ready to make this yet?

Pin this post for later

What’s Next?

Invitation To Our Facebook Group

We hope you enjoyed this pattern. Come and hang out with me in the Stitch by Fay Community Facebook group. We created this space for you to share pictures, ask questions and support each other.

This pattern is for personal use only and may not be copied, reproduced, altered, published or distributed in any format (including video). If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site.

You can sell finished products made from this pattern in small quantities. Do NOT use our photos as your sale photos.