Free iPad or Tablet Sleeve Crochet Pattern
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What’s the first thing a crocheter does when they get a new tablet or iPad? Make a fancy new crocheted tablet sleeve! This free crochet pattern for an iPad sleeve will also help to protect other devices such as Galaxy tabs and Fire Tablets. Available in two sizes and super plush to keep your new device safe.
Free iPad and Tablet Sleeve Crochet Pattern
For photo and video editing purposes I recently bought a new iPad. The older I get, the smaller those editing buttons get. Ha! I figure the bigger the screen the better, and with a new tablet comes the inevitable… a new crocheted iPad sleeve!
Whether you have a full size iPad, a Galaxy tab, an iPad Mini, or an Amazon Fire tablet… this sleeve will work for you! I have included two sizes for this sleeve pattern, one for tablets that are about 5.5″ x 7.5″ (14 x 19 cm) and one for tablets that are about 6.75″ x 10″ (17 x 25.5 cm).
I like to throw my iPad in my crochet bag so that I can have quick, almost computer-like access while I’m on the go. I can use my hot spot on my phone if needed or I can choose to “work offline” and have my work automatically synced when I return to my home’s wifi. Throwing it in my bag sounds great until you remember the crochet hooks that are in there, scissors, pens, and a ruler… among other things. The last thing I want to do is throw my new electronic device to the wolves! 😱
Sure, I could buy a cheap iPad or tablet sleeve online and call it good, but where’s the fun in that? That and I didn’t have the patience to wait for shipping, even if it is two-day. Silly, but true!
So here we are with a new tablet sleeve pattern that EVERYONE can use and love! I decided to use the Feather Stitch for this tablet sleeve because of how plush this stitch is. It is nice and thick which is great when you’re trying to protect things such as touchscreens.
Note that for the design I used Caterpillar Yarn, a yarn that is now being discontinued. 😔 You could also use Dishie, Brava Sport, Chroma, or something else entirely like Lion Brand’s Mandala, Hobbii’s Friends cotton, or Mary Maxim’s Mellowspun or Prism.
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Materials:
Size 2 or size 3 yarn in 3 Colors (Caterpillar yarn pictured, but being discontinued)
-approx. 90 yards color A
-approx. 110 yards color B
-approx. 75 yards color C
*yardage listed is for the larger size sleeve
Crochet hook in size G/4mm
Gauge: 18 scs = 4” width
Pattern Notes:
Pattern written using US terms.
We are using the Feather Stitch for this tablet sleeve. Find a tutorial for the Feather Stitch here.
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Sizing (Small, Large)
Small – Amazon Fire HD Tablet or iPad mini = approx. 5.5” wide
Large – iPad or Galaxy Tabs = approx. 6.75” wide
Pattern:
Using Color A…
Round 1: Ch-(24, 30), 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next (21, 27) sts, 4sc in last chain. Working up opposite side of chain, sc in next (21, 27) sts, 2sc in same as first 2 sts. Do not join. (50, 62)
Rounds 2 – 6: Sc in each st around. Do not join, mark first st of each round with st marker (50, 62)
Round 7: Sl st to next st, ch-1, hdc in same, ch-1, sk next st, * hdc in next, ch-1, sk-next st* repeat between * * around. Join to first st. (50, 62)
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Round 8: ch-1, turn, feather using first ch-sp, first skipped st from previous round, and next ch-sp, ch-1. Feather around, placing final in same as beg leg. Join to top of first st. (25, 31 Feathers)
Rounds 9 – 10: Ch-1, turn, Feather in each around. Join to top of first st. (25, 31 Feathers)
Change to Color B…
Rounds 11 – (13, 14): repeat round 9 (25, 31)
Change to Color C…
Rounds (14, 15) – (16, 18): repeat round 9 (25, 31)
Change to Color B…
Rounds (17, 19) – (19, 22): repeat round 9 (25, 31)
Change to Color C…
Rounds (20, 23) – (21, 26): repeat round 9 (25, 31)
Change to Color B…
Rounds (22, 27) – (24, 30): repeat round 9 (25, 31)
Change to Color A…
Rounds (25, 31) – (27, 33): repeat round 9 (25, 31)
Round (28, 34): ch-1, do not turn, sc in each half of each feather around. Do not join, work in a spiral for remainder of pattern. (50, 62)
Rounds (29, 35) – (34, 39): sc in each st around (50, 62)
Round (35, 40): Sc in (12, 16) sts. Ch-19, sc in remaining sts around. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Button/Knob:
Round 1: Magic Circle, Ch-1, 12dc in circle. Join to top of first dc with sl st. Do not fasten off. Cinch up the hole using the beginning yarn tail. (12)
Round 2: Ch-2, dc4tog 3x. (3)
Fasten off and sew to sleeve center top.
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