how to: crochet book sleeve with wrap-around strap

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frequently asked questions:
1. q - how big is the book sleeve? how big is the Kindle sleeve?
a - once folded, the book sleeve measures about 10x7 inches and the Kindle sleeve measures about 6x8 inches; the yarn does have some stretch as well
2. q - how many rows?
a - 15 for book sleeve; 11 for Kindle sleeve
3. q - how long is the strap?
a - 106 chains for book sleeve; about 80-90 chains for Kindle sleeve
4. q - bead size?
a - i prefer 8 mm for book sleeves and 6 mm for Kindle sleeves, but lots of sizes work
5. q- do you have a written pattern?
a - not at the moment

supplies:
yarn - https://www.joann.com/p/red-heart-super-saver-yarn/3307923.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organicshopping
4.5 mm hook - https://www.michaels.com/product/10248673
0.9 mm hook (joann) - https://www.joann.com/clover-soft-touch-steel-crochet-hook-size-8-90mm/1622414.html?redirected=1
0.9 mm hook (amazon) - https://a.co/d/91X2jr1
yarn needles - https://www.michaels.com/product/10154191
beads - https://www.joann.com/p/tigereye-round/1775410.html
both JOANN and Michaels have good bead selections!
super glue - https://www.walmart.com/ip/19586040?sid=b886a56d-cab0-4760-b7ea-caff573a3c5e

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time stamps:
0:00-1:26 intro, supplies, outline
1:26-4:28 granny square (row 1)
4:28-8:14 granny square (row 2)
8:14-11:57 granny square (row 3)
11:57-16:17 granny square (row 4)
16:17-17:51 tips on sizing
17:51-19:18 granny square (row 15)
19:18-20:03 crocheting the strap
20:03-22:12 before we sew
22:12-28:24 sewing side 1 (with yarn needle)
28:24-32:12 sewing side 2 (with crochet hook)
32:12-33:17 done sewing + checking length of strap
33:17-37:58 adding and securing beads
37:58-38:32 closing and using the book sleeve
38:32-39:24 outro


music:
♪ Animal Friends (Prod. by Lukrembo)
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