123 Look Book

123 Look Book Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The 123 Look Book is a creative crochet project designed by Hilde Ropstad of Småtterier that produces a small, handmade booklet. This unique item combines functional craft with decorative appeal, resulting in an approximately 13 x 16 cm (5 x 6 ¼ inch) finished piece. The project is constructed by crocheting individual pages separately and then joining them together to form a bound book structure, making it a distinctive decorative or functional item for storing small notes, sketches, or as a gift.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs a modular construction technique where each page is crocheted as an independent component before assembly. The pages are then crocheted together in pairs, and these paired sections are subsequently joined to create the complete book structure. This method allows crafters to work on manageable sections at a time while building toward a more complex finished project. The assembly process requires careful attention to joining techniques to ensure the pages align properly and the binding remains secure throughout use.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) – The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, creating a tight, dense fabric suitable for a structured booklet
• Chain stitch (ch) – Used for foundation chains and creating the base of each page
• Slip stitch (sl st) – Employed for joining pages together and finishing edges

Materials and Tools

This pattern requires approximately 250 grams of 8/4 cotton yarn in total. The designer recommends Safran by Drops as a suitable yarn choice. Cotton fiber is specifically recommended over other materials because it withstands high temperatures in machine washing, sheds minimal fibers, and offers excellent durability—important qualities for a frequently-handled booklet. A 2.50 mm crochet hook (US size C/UK size 12) is required to achieve the proper gauge. Additional materials needed include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a stitch marker to assist with page assembly and binding the pages together securely.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 28 single crochet stitches per 10 cm (4 inches), which creates a fabric dense enough to support the booklet structure. The finished size is approximately 13 x 16 cm (5 x 6 ¼ inches), making it a compact, portable project suitable for display or practical use.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern presented in US crochet terminology. The pattern includes detailed abbreviations and instructions using standard crochet notation, making it accessible to intermediate-level crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and have experience with pattern reading.