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Hi yes you can use acrylic yarn also whatever you have will work great. Cotton is my favorite since it's very durable and doesn't stretch much over time but acrylic will be beautiful as well. Enjoy!

@@crochetcricket thank you

Hi Carrie! No you can use any yarn you have for this type of project. I personally prefer cotton for a couple reasons. One it does stretch as much and it's really durable. But not having cotton shouldn't stop you. Acrylic will also work great. Enjoy!

Great to hear! yes very cozy 😊

Hi Gaby, I have experienced some slanting on flat pieces when alternating stitch types. It might be something you can block to fix or you can just do it all in sc also. I have a sleave that is just 2 flat sc panels seamed with a flat surface stitch.th-cam.com/video/esW9AX2alYY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared

Hi yes! Slip stitch to join is what I should have said 😊

@@crochetcricketit’s fine, you showed me a different phrase for it. I’m working on this project right now!

That's so great to hear , thank you 😊

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Hi Rebecca 👋 I am so happy you like it 💖 ! I had to take a break from making videos so I didn't get to finish this series yet. I'm hoping to have time in the summer to do some more tutorials. As for your straps idea I think it's great, I love crossbody bags. You could maybe try the granny stripe straps from my other bag tutorial instead of doing these handles. th-cam.com/video/b1Ck-ZD4_Gs/w-d-xo.html

Aww it's ok :) don't worry you can try going up a hook size or adding a chain space between your clusters if the squares are turning up like a bowl. Try that at see if it helps.

Hi Zy, yes I want to do some color work tutorials. I will let you know when I do this one 😉 I have not had as much time lately for filming but hope to again soon. Some advice to start on your own would be to search a pixel art chart you like or make you on with flosscross.com. Then do some tapestry crochet tutorials to learn the color work technique so you can apply that to your own chart. Hope this helps, thanks!

@@crochetcricket Okay, I'll try, thanks for the advice :))

Hi PH4! Thank you so much for trying my tutorial 😀 this was my very first book sleeve. You can also try my newer tutorial for larger 📚 books. Enjoy!! th-cam.com/video/WVnA_RavOj8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared

Hi Nat! That's great to hear 🙏🙏 thank you and welcome to the beautiful world of crochet 🧶🩷🧶

Great reads!

Hi Tracy! Great to hear :) 🙏🙏 thank you

Hi Georgia! Thanks :) tag me I'd love to see how it comes out! I will be doing the liner tutorial in the next 1-2 weeks. Have fun!

Also if your camera quality it good enough (it looks good to me) you can zoom in in post edits which may be easier

Sorry if that sounds critical, I study educational technology so it’s just some editing tips I’ve picked up!

Hi Noodle, thank you for the tips! I have worked on my set up for a while and it's still a work in process. I'll keep those ideas in mind. I work full time still and do this as a hobby at the moment. I appreciate your helpful tips, thanks! Tag me on your Bible project, id love to see it 💕💕

Hi Ivy, you can make the bag as big or small as you want but it's the shape you have to keep in mind. If you want it wider horizontally or vertically you may want to stop working in the round for the granny square part when it's big enough but then start working rows by using a granny stripe on the sides you want to increase. That should give you the shape you want then you should still be able to follow the rest of the pattern. I have not tested this, but that is what I would try if I wanted a bigger bag. Hope this helps!

For a kindle or tablet you probably don't need to do the increasing on round 2 in the corners. Just do round one and then do one stitch in every stitch around starting from round 2. That would give you a more narrow sleeve. You could do HDC stitches like in the video or SC stitches. Both would work. Hope this helps 😊.

@@crochetcricket thanks a lot!

Thanks! 🥰❤️🥰

Hi Jennifer! Thank you that's wonderful to hear! I'll be sure to message you when I do a tutorial for the liner. ❤️🥰❤️

This is how you turn the corners while increasing to get the size you need for your base. Once you stop increasing the corners it should start to turn in like a bowl and go straight up. Is that happening for you?

Hi Lala, I added the link there. Did it work? If not just head over to my channel you can find all my videos. Here is the link also th-cam.com/video/Ei8yN9WNlZY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared

Hi Amanda! Thank you so much :) I appreciate it ❤️ ❤️

Hiya! I will post that tutorial this Sunday. I will message you when it is live.

I just posted the tutorial for the handles here th-cam.com/video/WVnA_RavOj8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared enjoy!

Hi Ava, That's Wonderful news! You are very welcome ❤️

Hi apricotteya, you can use any kind of yarn you want for a book sleeve. I prefer to use cotton yarn but I have seen others use acrylic so whatever you have will work fine :). I had a very thin cotton for this one so I just held 2 strands together so it was more like worsted weight but if you have worsted weight that will work just fine. Just adjust your starting chain based on the size of your book. You could do a small 2x2 inch square to test your yarn and hook before making the project. If you use a smaller hook than what is recommended it comes out a little more stiff and I sometimes like that for this kind of project. Hope this helps!

Because im doing a white colored book sleeve that has black stripes

Hiya! Thank you, I am so happy you like it 💗 striping can be tricky on the color changes in the round. Maybe try doing the sleeve in continuous rounds like amigurumi and try a color changing trick for an invisible color change like this one. Hope this helps 📚❤️😁 th-cam.com/users/shortsBXdFOsB-WrU?feature=shared

Hi Mag, thank you 🙏 I'm happy you enjoyed it!

Hey Star ⭐ thanks! I am so happy it helped you :)

Hi Veni, a slip stitch is when you insert your hook, pull up a loop and then immediately pull that loop through the loop already on your hook. I like to use slip stitches around the top edge of the sleeve. I think it looks nice and finished but also makes the edge stronger 💪. Slip stitches around the top edge are optional and you can finish your sleeve with whatever border you like best. Thanks!

I just realized you might be asking about slip stitching when joining rounds. If you want you can work HDC in continuous rounds without joining as well. I have another tutorial where I do that very thing th-cam.com/video/U6a4xZPiUKk/w-d-xo.html

Hi Knitnext, Thanks ☺️ I am happy you enjoyed it!

Great! I plan to do a colorwork tutorial for the moon and dragon after I finish my book tote tutorial. Thank you for your support :)

Hi Sarah! Not yet but it's a popular request so I am planning to do some color work patterns in the coming months with the dragon and moon theme. Right now I'm finishing my book tote design. That's the light blue one with handles. I should have that filmed and posted for February and then I'll work on the color work patterns. Thank you for your support!

Hi Wafaiikim! Thanks 🥰 that's great to hear!

Hi Naturelle, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🥰

@@crochetcricket I made a green ombré one for House of Sky and Breath! did you end up adding handles to yours?

@@Naturellebooks That's awesome! I am still working on the first book lol. It would help if I only read one at at time haha. I do have another book tote pattern I am working on right now. It has handles that you will be able to attach to this sleeve. I should have it uploaded in a couple of weeks. Thanks!

Hi Loren! It's because the first stitch of the new round has an increase so when you get back around you just need to finish increasing in the last 2 stitches. Hope this helps! Check out my newest book sleeve tutorial that has a flat bottom base th-cam.com/video/WVnA_RavOj8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared Thanks!

also how do you 3 sc in the last ch? i can't follow how you do 3 stitches in one

Hi Gutt, with this pattern you are working on both sides of the starting chain. On round 1 you work to the end but instead of turning you keep going. In order to get around to the other side of the chain you need to work 3 stitches in the very last chain so instead of doing 1 stitch you put 3 into the same space. Then you're on the other side of the chain. Now work around putting another stitch in each chain on the other side. So you're essentially working in a circle. When you get back to the start, you need to put 2 stitches into the same space as your starting stitch. At that point, I chose to keep working without joining but that is optional. You can join and chain 1 before continuing if that is easier for you. If you want a flat bottom bade instead of working in the round try my newest tutorial 😊 Hope this helps!

Hi Nayelive! Thank you 😊 my newest book sleeve tutorial is actually very similar but a much simpler pattern to the small tote bag you see here. On this one I used a lightweight yarn and seamed up all the sides. On the Custom Book sleeve for any book tutorial, you would just need to make that and then add handles. I will make a video in the coming weeks on how to transform that custom book sleeve into a book tote so watch for that. Thanks again ☺️ ❤️ 📚

Hi Rae! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it ❤️❤️ and yes our books 📚 deserve it 😊

Hi Sarah! chain 1 is always at the start of the new round. So at the end of each round finish by Joining into the 1st St from the previous round, ch 1, then either SC (for the base) or HDC ( for the sleeve) into the same stitch you joined into. Hope this helps! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

Hiya! Thank you 😊 Yes you will always join, ch 1 and work into the same stitch you joined into. Doing a tight join will help it be less noticeable. Mark your first stitch so it's easier to see 🤓 Because of the textured stripes with the HDC blo I decided not to do continuous rounds. Hope this helps ☺️

Hi Bibi you can watch the tutorial here th-cam.com/video/Ei8yN9WNlZY/w-d-xo.html

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