Plain, shop-bought tablet cases all look the same, but they don’t have to be your only option. This crochet iPad cover pattern trades boring plastic for a row of dahlia blooms, crocheted in easy granny squares that turn a practical crochet tablet case into a genuine conversation starter. Best of all, it’s a quick and simple pattern, so it’s a lovely project for building confidence.
In this post, you’ll find everything you need to make your own crochet iPad cover, including the full written pattern, yarn options and stitch guidance. There’s also a video tutorial to help you with any tricky bits! Whether you’re protecting your own iPad or crocheting a tablet case as a gift, this pattern is a joy to make from start to finish.
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Quick Look at the Crochet iPad Cover Pattern
- Skill level: Easy – with only 3 rounds per granny square
- Crochet Stitches: US double crochet and treble crochet clusters create the dahlia flower motif
- Sizes: 8 inches wide x 10.25 inches tall (20cm x 26cm), to fit a standard iPad or tablet snugly
- Yarn: Cygnet 100% Cotton DK in Golden, Spring or Smokey Purple, and White
- Hook size: 3.5mm
- Approx. make time: 6-8 hours
- US terms: or upgrade for UK terms too!
- Perfect for: keeping your iPad or tablet protected in handmade style with a crochet tablet case, gifting to a friend, or using up scraps of DK cotton
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Why you’ll Love this Free Crochet iPad Cover Pattern
I hope you’re going to love making and using this Dahlia Tablet Cover as much as I do. I think you’re going to love:
- Pretty floral granny squares worked in just three rounds each
- A quick, satisfying make: each square is finished before you know it
- A brilliant stash-buster for scraps of DK cotton
- A snug, practical fit for a standard iPad or tablet
- Simple construction that lets the dahlia motif take centre stage
- A beautiful, useful handmade gift
How is this Crochet iPad Cover Made?
This ipad crochet case is made from 12 individual granny squares, each worked in three rounds using three (or as many as you want) yarn colours.
The squares are seamed together into two panels of six, which are then joined along three sides to form the cover. A simple edging is worked around the top opening, finished with a button loop and button for a secure closure.
Yarn
Cygnet 100% Cotton DK, 100% Cotton (100g/3.5oz, 200m/219yds) in Golden 3184 (A), Spring 6711 or Smokey Purple 4233 (B), and White 2080 (C).
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is designed to be used with a DK weight cotton blend. However, you can use another yarn weight if you are happy for the cover to be a different size.
Here are a few alternative options you might like:
- Animation DK by WeCrochet, 100% Mercerized Cotton, (50g/1.76oz, 127m/139yds)
- Sirdar Stories DK, 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, (50g/1.76oz, 140m/153yds)
- Sirdar Happy Cotton, 100% Cotton, (20g/0.71oz, 43m/47yds)
- Lion Brand Coboo, 50% Cotton, 50% Rayon from bamboo, (100g/3.5oz, 212m/232yds)
Supplies you will need
- 3.5mm Crochet Hook or hook needed to match gauge
- A tapestry needle for working in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Approx. 2cm/0.75inch button
Size
This crochet ipad sleeve is designed to fit a standard iPad or tablet snugly.
Size: 8 inches wide x 10.25 inches tall (20cm x 26cm) – do check the size of your own device before starting, and see the Customising section below if you need to make the cover taller.
How to get the pattern
There are a few different ways that you can get your Dahlia Tablet Cover pattern.
You can carry on scrolling down and read the pattern for free on the blog in US crochet terms. The blog has ads on it, which is how I am able to offer it for free. Please do bookmark the page and come back to it as you work on your pattern though, rather than trying to print it out. Spending time on this page is how I get paid.
Alternatively you can purchase a premium pdf version of the pattern, which includes assembly diagram, stitch tutorials, links to lots of video tutorials and full explanations. The premium pattern comes in US and UK terms. And of course, if you purchase the pattern, it is yours to keep, print and make notes on too.
PLEASE NOTE: The premium pattern is a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download upon completion of purchase.
Tension
3 rounds of the granny square = 3.5 inches (9cm) square.
If your sample square is bigger than the tension given, try with a smaller hook size. If your square is smaller than the tension given, try with a larger hook size.
Video Tutorial for the Free Crochet iPad Cover Pattern
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, watch as I show you how to crochet the Dahlia Tablet Cover:
Stitch Abbreviations
- 2 or 3tr-cl – 2 or 3 treble cluster
- blo – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch2-sp – chain 2 space
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- mr – magic ring
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet (how to do a single crochet stitch)
- sk – skip
- ss – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- tr – treble
- WS – wrong side
- […] – stitch count
- * – repeat the instructions from * around
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What Special Crochet Stitches are Used to Make this Easy Dahlia Tablet Cover?
3 treble-cluster
The 3tr-cl stitch is used to create the petal shape. The 2tr-cl is made in the same way with 1 less treble.
- Yarn over twice, insert your hook into the stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (1 petal part-created).
- Yarn over twice, insert your hook into the same stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 petals part-created).
- Repeat steps 5 to 8 again (3 petals part-created).
- Yarn over.
- Pull through all 4 loops on your hook to complete the 3tr-cl.
Watch a YouTube tutorial of the 3tr-cl.
Stacked double crochet
The stacked dc is a lovely way to start a round without a chain. It creates a cleaner, straighter edge for your crochet projects without gaps or uneven edges. To create a stacked treble, simply stack another single crochet on top.
- Insert your hook straight into the very first st of the row/round without chaining first.
- Yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through 2 (completing a single crochet).
- Insert your hook now into the vertical bar of the single crochet st that is furthest from your hook side.
- Yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through 2 (completing a stacked double crochet).
- Watch a YouTube tutorial of the stacked double crochet here
Invisible join
An invisible join is a ‘fake’ stitch that replaces the slip stitch join and creates a smooth finish. If you prefer though, use a slip stitch.
Cut your yarn leaving a 4” / 10cm tail and pull the tail all the way through the last stitch. Thread this end onto a needle. Insert your needle under both of the top loops of the first stitch of the round, as you would with your hook for a normal sc. Pull tight, but not too tight. Then insert your needle into the top of the last stitch you crocheted, straight down through the middle. Pull tight, but try to make the ‘fake’ stitch you’ve created the same size as the other stitches. Weave in the end to secure.
Watch the invisible join YouTube tutorial here.
Magic Ring
The magic ring is a fantastic way to start crocheting in amigurumi, and any crochet in the round. It can be a bit complicated though, so do check out my YouTube tutorial above for a visual guide.
- Lay the tail end of the yarn over your palm and wrap the ball end around your first 2 fingers. Cross the yarn over and hold that point with your thumb and forefinger.
- Pull the loop off your fingers, insert your hook into the hole and grab the ball end of the yarn with your hook.
- Pull the yarn back through the loop. At this point, readjust your hand so you are holding the yarn as you normally would.
- Put your middle finger and ring finger into the loop to hold it. Then yarn over and pull through to secure your ring.
Watch the magic ring YouTube tutorial here.
Flat slip stitch seam
Lay 2 squares next to each other with RS facing up and put a slipknot on your hook:
- Insert your hook into the back loop of the st on the panel nearest you, then insert your hook into the back loop of the corresponding st on the panel furthest from you. These are the 2 loops nearest the table or the inside loops.
- With the yarn held between the 2 squares and to the underneath, yarn over.
- Pull through both loops and the loop on your hook, keeping your tension fairly loose.
- Continue across your seam, keeping the yarn underneath throughout.
Watch the flat slip stitch seam video tutorial here.
Customising your Crochet iPad Cover
The cover is designed to fit a standard iPad or tablet snugly, but there are a couple of simple ways to tailor the fit to your own device.
HEIGHT: If your tablet is taller, feel free to add more rounds to the Top Edging before you begin Round 3, to make the opening deeper.
SIZE: You can make your individual granny squares larger by using a different yarn and hook. Simply experiment to get the size you need, or how about adding a few more rounds to your edging before joining the 2 blocks together.
COLOURS: Make each of your 12 squares in different colourways for a scrappy, mismatched look, or keep to one palette for a bold, uniform finish.
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your Dahlia Tablet Cover – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
- Stitch counts are given in this pattern in [ ] at the end of each row or round. Where no stitch count is given, it is the same as the previous row or round.
- The granny squares are made with the RS always facing you.
- Beginning ch1 does not count as a stitch.
- A stacked dc counts as a dc.
- A stracked tr and 2tr-cl counts as a 3tr-cl.
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Assembly
Working on the right side with squares side by side and using a flat slip stitch seam and yarn C, join the squares together as shown. Make 1 vertical join first and then 2 horizontal joins to join 6 squares together. When doing the joins, after joining the first 2 squares, do not fasten off, but bring in the next 2 squares to continue the seam.
Repeat with other 6 squares.
Join Front and Back
You now have 2 blocks consisting of 6 squares each. Work a round of sc around your blocks making 1sc in each st, 2sc in each square corner, and 3sc in each of the 4 outer block corners.
Place the 2 blocks of 6 squares together RS facing.
Working around 3 sides of the blocks only, sc through both blocks to join together working in the outside loops only (these are the loop nearest you on the first panel and the loop furthest from you on the second panel). Work into 2 of the corner sc at the top on each side.
Turn cover right way round.
Top Edging
Continue where you finished your seam.
Round 1: ch1, sc in each st around the top of the tablet cover, working 1sc in each st and 1sc in each side seam, ss in first st to join. [62]
Round 2: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in first st to join.
If your tablet is taller, feel free to add more rounds to make it fit.
Round 3: ch1, 46sc, ch8, skip 1 st, 15sc, ss in first st to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew on a button to the side opposite the ch8 loop.
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Pattern help
There is a lot more detail in the premium pdf pattern of the easy crochet tablet case, including photos, stitch tutorials, and an assembly diagram. Plus it’s your to print out and keep!
Also please do check out the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
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FAQs about this iPad Crochet Case
A: Yes, this pattern is suitable for confident beginners. Each granny square is worked in just three rounds, with no shaping and simple seaming, making it a great introduction to a few new stitches.
A: Yes, though cotton or a cotton blend is recommended as it gives the cover more structure to protect your device. If you use a different fibre, be sure to do a gauge swatch first, as your finished size may vary.
A: Yes! If your tablet is taller, simply work extra rounds in the Top Edging before Round 3 to make the opening deeper. Do check the finished measurements against your own device before you start and see the section about customisation for more options.
A: The free version on the blog has the full written pattern in US terms. The premium PDF adds an assembly diagram and stitch tutorials, and is ad-free and printable, plus it’s available in both UK and US terms.
A: This pattern is written for DK weight (category 3) cotton yarn. Any DK cotton or cotton blend will work well — just make sure to check your gauge swatch first.
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Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶
