Let’s turn something sweet and simple into something truly special! Today, we’re making a cozy, personalized crochet book cover using a heart-shaped granny square as the star. It’s a charming project that’s both functional and heartfelt—perfect for protecting your favorite journal, planner, or gifting to a fellow book lover.
We’ll start by creating the heart granny square, using soft, medium-weight yarn and a classic 4 mm hook. The center begins with a cute little heart, and we’ll work outward in rounds to shape it into a square. If you’ve never made a heart motif before, don’t worry—I’ll walk you through each step slowly. It’s surprisingly easy and super satisfying once that shape pops into place!
Once your square is ready, we’ll crochet simple side panels to fit the size of your book, then stitch everything together to form a snug, stretchy sleeve. You can add finishing touches like a button closure, a flap, or even a little bookmark string. The best part? You can customize it with any colors you love or even add embroidery or appliqué for extra flair.
This project is not only a great stash-buster—it’s also a lovely way to mix creativity with something practical. Whether you’re dressing up your own notebook or making a thoughtful handmade gift, a heart granny square book cover adds that perfect handmade touch. So grab your yarn and let’s create something beautiful, one stitch at a time.
Tutorial and photos of this book cover by: mahum 🎀.