Notebook cover

Scavenger Hunt Notebook Cover by Reimy Johanna Designs

Project Overview

The Scavenger Hunt is a beginner-friendly crochet notebook cover designed by Reimy Johanna Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a decorative cover suitable for A5-sized notebooks, combining crocheted fabric with mixed media embellishments to produce a vibrant, personalized accessory.

What Is Being Made

This project results in a custom notebook cover featuring a crocheted exterior paired with cardboard backing and decorative paper elements. The cover is designed to fit notebooks approximately 7.5 x 9.45 inches (19 x 24 cm) in dimension. The finished piece incorporates both textile and paper-craft components, making it a hybrid creative project that extends beyond traditional crochet.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginners. The design utilizes multiple hook sizes—3.5 mm, G/4 mm, and 4.5 mm—allowing for varied stitch density and texture throughout the piece. The use of leftover DK weight yarn makes this an excellent stash-busting project while maintaining consistent fabric quality.

Yarn and Materials

Yarn Specifications: The pattern calls for DK weight yarn in Stylecraft Special DK colorway, with the main color being 1263 Citron requiring approximately 50 to 60 grams. The design incorporates a vibrant multi-color palette including:

• 1257 Fiesta
• 1263 Citron (primary color)
• 1246 Lipstick
• 1114 Sunshine
• 1256 Jaffa
• 1002 Black
• 1708 Petrol
• 1826 Kelly Green
• 1068 Turquoise
• 1821 Grass Green
• 1422 Aspen
• 1019 Cloud Blue

Additional Materials: The project requires sturdy cardboard or framing matte board (three pieces slightly larger than A5), colored paper or gift wrap for embellishment, markers, an embroidery needle, a large sharp-pointed needle, a cutter, pencil, ruler or measuring tape, glue for paper, a pompom maker or materials for making tassels, and a nail with sharp point or awl for poking holes.

Difficulty Level

Classified as a beginner project, the Scavenger Hunt notebook cover is accessible to crocheters new to the craft. The straightforward construction and use of basic stitches make this an ideal pattern for developing fundamental crochet skills while creating a practical, finished item.

Pattern Format

This pattern is available as a free, downloadable PDF document from Reimy Johanna Designs, using US crochet terminology. The complete pattern spans 22 pages and provides comprehensive instructions for completing the entire project from yarn selection through final assembly.