Crocheted E-Reader Case Pattern

My Mom's birthday is coming up soon, and it's always hard to shop for her since her birthday is so soon after Christmas. The cover for her iPad is a little worn, so I decided to make her a new one. I told her what I was making and let her choose the colors she wanted. She likes pastel pink and green like I do, so it was fun working with some of my favorite colors.

I know there are a lot of you who like to crochet, so I thought you might like the pattern to make covers for your iPad, e-readers, or other electronic devices. To adjust size of this pattern to work for any size e-reader or even for a cell phone or iPod case, simply adjust the size of the beginning chain, along with the length and height of the piece.

This is probably an intermediate pattern. You'll need to know all the basic stitches, how to work through 2 layers, and there is a small amount of sewing. If you take it all step by step, this pattern should be doable for an advanced beginner who is familiar with all the basic stitches.

Crochet E-Reader Case Pattern

This pattern was sized for an iPad. Adjust beginning chain and length/width to fit other electronic devices.
 

This pattern is for personal use only. Make as many cases as you want for yourself, for gifts, or for charity. You may not sell the finished items or this pattern. Do not copy this pattern to another website or blog. My copyright policy is on my sidebar if needed Thanks!

 

You'll need:

- I hook

- 2 balls (2.5 ounces each) worsted weight cotton yarn

- Small amount green yarn for stems and leaves

- Small amount contrasting yarns for flower and edging

- 2 buttons
- 1 sew on snap Size/ No. 10 (21mm)

- Scissors

- Yarn darner
- Large safety pins
- Sewing needle and thread

Stitches in the pattern:
- Chain (Ch)
- Slip Stitch (Sl St)
- Single crochet (SC)
- Half Double crochet (HDC)
- Double crochet (DC)
- Triple crochet (TR)

Gauge: Using an I hook, 5 stitches = approx 1 1/2 inches long

To make E-reader case

1. Using the I hook, chain 34. Double crochet in second chain from hook and in all remaining chains. Chain 1 and turn.

2. The Ch 1 is the first double crochet in this and all other rows. Double crochet in second stitch and in all remaining stitches. Ch 1 and turn.

3. Repeat step 2 for until you have a total of 41 rows. Cut yarn and fasten off. (Each row will have 32 DC when completed.)

4. Fold the piece (right side down) so the e-reader is covered (front and back) with a small overhang for a flap. Pin with  safety pins to secure.

Make edging

5. Using contrasting yarn and the same hook, evenly space single crochet stitches around the edge, going through both thicknesses of the case to secure it. Continue single crochets for single layer of the flap, making 3 single crochets in each corner.  Crochet around the other side, again working through both thicknesses of the case. Tie off and weave ends.

6. Put e-reader in the case and fold flap over. Determine where closure should go. Sew snap on the inside of the flap and the corresponding part of the case. Sew a decorative button on the outside of the flap directly over the snap.

Now it's time for the fun part! Embellishing is my favorite part of any project!

Flower Embellishment

Top Layer:

1. Using the Size I hook, chain 5. Join to form a circle , then Chain 1.

2. Single Crochet in the circle then chain 1.

3. Double Crochet in the circle.

4. Triple Crochet in the circle.

5. Double Crochet in the circle again.

6. Chain one and Single Crochet.

If you like abbreviated patterns, this is (sc, ch 1, dc, trc, dc, ch 1, sc)

7. You have now formed the first petal. Repeat Steps 3-7 until you have 5 petals formed.

8. Once you have all 5 petals, join to the first Single Crochet and tie off. Weave ONE end and leave the second end for sewing.

Bottom Layer:

1. Using the same hook, chain and join to form a circle. Chain 1.

2. Chain 5 and single crochet in the circle to form a loop. Repeat until you have 5 loops in the circle. Join and chain 1.

3. In the first loop, make a single crochet and chain 1.

4. Double crochet in the same loop.

5. Make 2 triple crochets.

6. Make a double crochet and chain 1.

7. Make a single crochet to finish off that loop. You've made one flower petal.

8. Repeat steps 3-7 in each loop to form all 5 petals. Join first and last petals with a slip stitch.

The abbreviated pattern is (sc, ch 1, dc, tr, tr, dc, ch 1, sc) in each loop.

To assemble Flower:

Place small flower over larger flower and sew together. Weave all ends, leaving one for sewing flower on the e-reader case. Sew a small button in the middle of the flower.

Stem
 

Leaving a long piece of yarn at the beginning and end for sewing, make a chain with 28 chains using the green yarn.

Leaves (make 2):

1. Chain 10. Single crochet (SC) in the second chain. Do the following stitches in this order:

Half Double crochet in next chain
Double crochet  in next 2 chains
triple crochet in next chain.
double crochet in next 2 chains
half double crochet in next chain
Three single crochets in the last chain.

The abbreviated pattern is (sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, dc, dc, hdc, 3sc).

2. Now working in the free loops on the opposite side of the chain do the following stitches in this order:

Half Double crochet in next chain
Double crochet in next 2 chains
triple crochet in next chain.
double crochet in next 2 chains
half double crochet in next chain
one single crochet in first stitch.

The abbreviated pattern is (hdc, dc, dc, tr, dc, dc, hdc, 1 sc).

DO NOT JOIN and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing

To Assemble Flower

1. Adjust stem in a curve on the main part of the case. Using the long ends, sew stem on the case. Weave all ends to secure.

2. Decide where you want the leaves on the stem. Sew them on the e-reader case with the long ends then weave ends.

3. Sew flower on top of the stem and weave all ends.

 

 

My Mom loves hers. I hope you will enjoy yours just as much!

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