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The Boho Book Nook Pattern

The Boho Book Nook Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This The Boho Book Nook Pattern

This pattern creates a boho-style hanging book nook pocket with two arms that slip over dowel rods to form a wall-mounted basket. It is worked with two strands held together for structure and uses foundation single crochet to customize width. Photos and construction instructions are included to show tube creation and final assembly for an easy, no-seam finish.

The Boho Book Nook Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed to be sturdy and decorative, the pocket holds lightweight books and items while adding boho texture to your wall. Customize length, yarn, or dowel width to fit your space and style.

Why You'll Love This The Boho Book Nook Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends practical storage with handmade decor — perfect for book lovers and small-space styling. I enjoyed designing the pocket and tube construction so it requires no visible seaming, which keeps the finished piece neat and durable. The texture created by the mini bean stitch gives the piece a lovely boho feel that I find irresistible. I also love how easy it is to customize the width, length, and color by changing yarn or hook size, making each piece unique.

The Boho Book Nook Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Boho Book Nook Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Boho Book Nook Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Boho Book Nook Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn colors to match my decor; try ombre or striped combinations for a unique look.

I often switch yarn to a bulky cotton and a larger hook to make a chunkier, more robust basket for heavier items.

To make a mini version for keys or mail, I use finer yarn and a smaller hook and reduce the foundation stitch count accordingly.

I like to add woven leather or ribbon around the dowel rods for a mixed-material boho finish that adds polish and durability.

You can change the pocket length by adding more sc rows before creating the beginning tube; just be mindful of weight and strength as you lengthen it.

Consider adding a small button closure or loop to keep items secure if you plan to hang the pocket in a busy area or hallway.

I sometimes embroider small motifs or initials on the pocket before assembling to personalize gifts for friends and family.

Want more texture? Substitute some rows with half double crochet or shell stitches as a decorative band while keeping the tube construction the same.

If you want posable arms, insert a thin piece of wire inside the arm tube before tying off, making sure to secure the ends well so they are not exposed.

For a coastal vibe, try natural-colored cotton and add tassels to the lower edge of the pocket for extra movement and charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the gauge check can make the pocket too wide or narrow for your dowel rod; check the gauge and adjust hook size or number of foundation stitches before continuing. ✗ Forgetting to note whether you used an even or odd number of rows will affect seaming later; mark whether your pocket/arm rows are even or odd so you can work the correct loop rows for seaming. ✗ Not holding two strands together consistently causes uneven texture and fit; always hold both strands together and maintain consistent tension for a uniform fabric. ✗ Rushing the tube seaming can create a lumpy seam that shows on the finished piece; sew carefully or slip-stitch evenly across the loops to create a smooth tube. ✗ Miscounting the mini bean placement will throw off the stitch pattern and bean counts; count stitches after each row and place beans only where indicated, especially where instructions say to leave end stitches as sc. ✗ Not checking the piece around your dowel before creating the end tube may require redoing rows; test the beginning tube on the dowel (photo 1) and add or subtract sc rows as needed before finishing.

The Boho Book Nook Pattern

Make a stylish hanging Boho Book Nook to store books or small items with simple crochet techniques. This pattern uses two-strand worsted cotton and creates a sturdy pocket with two arms that slip over dowel rods — no seaming required. Clear step-by-step rows and photo instructions guide you through creating a decorative, functional wall basket you can customize to match your space.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Boho Book Nook Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) approximately 350 yards total
  • 02
    Color used in sample: I Love This Cotton in Antique Gold — 2 skeins
  • 03
    Use two strands held together throughout the pattern for structure

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 6.0mm (or hook needed to match gauge)
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    Yarn needle for weaving ends
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    Scissors
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    2 dowel rods, 12-inch by 5/16-inch
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    Measuring tape or ruler to check gauge and length
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    Stitch markers (optional) for row counting

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— Notes :

Infos :

Level: Advanced Beginner. Finished Size: Approx. 12 inches wide and 11 inches long after completion, not including hanging string.

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Supplies: Yarn needle. Scissors. 2 12-inch by 5/16-inch dowel rods. 6mm crochet hook or hook needed to match gauge. Approximately 350yds of worsted weight (4) yarn. 2 skeins of I Love This Cotton in Antique Gold were used for the hanging basket pictured.

Infos :

Stitches and abbreviations: Ch (chain). Sk (skip). St (stitch/stitches). Sl st (slip stitch). Sp (space). Blo (back loop only). Sc (single crochet). Fsc (foundation single crochet). Dc (double crochet). Mini Bean stitch (bean) -Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through. Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch once more, yarn over and pull through. You should have 4 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Chain 1 to complete the bean stitch.

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Gauge: 5 1/2 stitches and 6 rows with two strands held together in sc equals 2-inch square.

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Pattern Notes: This pattern is worked in rows to create 3 separate pieces (the "pocket" and the 2 "arms") and is designed to require no seaming. Pictures are included for explanation and the construction of the final pieces. Ch 1 at the beginning of the row when turning does not count as a stitch. Ch 3 counts as a dc and ch 4 counts as dc + ch 1 throughout pattern. Stitch counts are in ( ) at the end of each row. After row 2, piece should measure 9 inches long. If it is longer, check your gauge or switch to a smaller hook. If the pocket is wider than 9 inches, it may not stay on the dowel rod unless you size up the dowel rod. The pocket width can be customized by foundation single crocheting any odd number to fit longer dowel rods, then continuing with the pattern as written (keeping in mind the stitch counts given below will no longer apply). If stitches are added to the pocket foundation row, I recommend increasing the foundation row of the "arms" by 1-2 stitches as well for support. The pocket can also be made longer by doing more pattern repeats, but keep in mind it could lose strength as weight and length are added.

— Pocket :

Row 1 :

Fsc 25 (alternatively, ch 26, sc in second ch and across). (25 sc)

Row 2 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st and each st across. Piece should measure 9 inches long. (25 sc)

Row 3-5 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st and each st across. (25 sc)

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*At this point, check that the piece will fit around your dowel rod (photo 1). If it is still short, add or subtract sc rows as needed, but make note of whether you need an even or odd number of rows for later.*

Row 6 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc through both loops of row 5 and bottom loops of row 1 to create a tube (photos 2 and 3). This is the beginning tube. (25 sc)

Row 7 :

Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1) and turn. Sk same st and next st, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next st* to end. (13 dc, 12 ch 1 sp)

Row 8 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st, sc in each st and ch sp across, sc in 3rd ch of ch 4 from previous row. (25 sc)

Row 9 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st, ch 1, sk 1, mini bean in next st, *sk 1 st, mini bean in next st* across until there are 2 stitches left, sk 1 st, sc in last st. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 10-13 :

Repeat row 9. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 14 :

Ch 3 (counts as dc) and turn. Sk same st, dc in next st and each st across. (25 dc)

Row 15 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st, ch 1, sk 1, mini bean in next st, *sk 1 st, mini bean in next st* across until there are 2 stitches left, sk 1 st, sc in ch 3 from previous row. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 16-19 :

Repeat row 9. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 20 :

Repeat row 14. (25 dc)

Row 21 :

Repeat row 15. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 22-25 :

Repeat row 9. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 26 :

Repeat row 14. (25 dc)

Row 27 :

Repeat row 15. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 28-31 :

Repeat row 9. (2 sc, 11 beans)

Row 32 :

Repeat row 14. (25 dc)

Row 33 :

Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1) and turn. Sk same st and next st, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in next st* to end. (13 dc, 12 ch 1 sp)

Row 34 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st, sc in each st and ch sp across, sc in 3rd ch of ch 4 from previous row. (25 sc)

Info :

*If you used an odd number of rows to fit around your dowel rod, continue with the pattern as written. If you used an even number of rows, work row 35 in the front loops only instead of the back loops. This will keep your unused loops on the correct side for seaming.*

Row 35 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st in blo, sc in each st across in blo (you will be using the unused loops for row 40). (25 sc)

Row 36-39 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st and across. (25 sc)

Info :

*If you needed more or fewer rows for the beginning tube, do the same thing here for the end tube.*

Row 40 :

Using the unused loops from row 35, sl st through both loops of row 39 and the loops from row 35 across to create the end tube (photos 4 and 5). Tie off. Weave in all ends.

— Arms :

Info :

Arms (make two): With two strands held together

Row 1 :

Ch 3, sc in second ch and last ch. (2 sc)

Row 2-5 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st and last st. (2 sc)

Info :

*If you needed more or fewer rows for the beginning tube on the pocket, do the same thing here for both arms, but again, make note of whether you need an even or odd number of rows for later.*

Row 6 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc through both loops of row 5 and bottom loops of row 1 to create a tube (photos 2 and 3). This is the beginning tube. (2 sc)

Row 7-18 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st and last st. (2 sc)

Info :

*If you used an odd number of rows to fit around your dowel rod, continue with the pattern as written. If you used an even number of rows, work row 19 in the front loops only instead of the back loops. This will keep your unused loops on the correct side for seaming.*

Row 19 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st in blo, sc in last st in blo (you will be using the unused loops for row 24). (2 sc)

Row 20-23 :

Ch 1 and turn. Sc in same st and last st. (2 sc)

Info :

*If you needed more or fewer rows for the beginning tube, do the same thing here for the end tube.*

Row 24 :

Using the unused loops from row 19, sl st through both loops of row 23 and the loops from row 19 across to create the end tube (photos 4 and 5). Tie off. Weave in all ends.

— Construction :

Info :

Beginning tube (this process is the same for the pocket and the arms). Photo 1: Check if your piece fits around your dowel rod. Photo 2: Sc the ends together to create a tube. *you do not have to do this around the dowel rod, but I found it helpful to show in the photos for clarification*. Photo 3: Finished beginning tube!

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End tube (this process is the same for the pocket and the arms). Photo 4: Sl st in both loops of last row and unused loops from row 35 (or row 19 for the arms) across to create another tube. Photo 5: Finished end tube!

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Final construction: Photo 6: Slip the beginning tube of the pocket onto the first dowel rod, and the end tube on the bottom dowel rod with the sl st seam facing you. This way, when you fold the pocket up, the seam will be hidden on the inside of the pocket. Photo 7: For both arms, slip the beginning tube onto the end of the top dowel rod, twist a couple times leaving the sl st seam facing in, and fold the pocket up to meet the arms. Photo 8: Slip the bottom tube onto bottom dowel rod. Tie 12-inch piece of yarn to each end of your dowel rod as desired for hanging. Photo 9: and the hanging wall basket done!

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Review photos 6-9 for final assembly! Tie off and weave in all ends. Thank you so much for supporting my shop!

Assembly Instructions

  • Slip the beginning tube of the pocket onto the top dowel rod and the end tube onto the bottom dowel rod with the sl st seam facing you so the seam will be hidden when folded.
  • For each arm, slip the beginning tube onto the end of the top dowel rod, twist the arm a couple times leaving the sl st seam facing inward, and fold the pocket up to meet the arms.
  • Slide the pocket end tube onto the bottom dowel rod and position the pocket so the pocket folds up neatly between the two dowels.
  • Tie a 12-inch piece of yarn to each end of the dowel rods as desired to create a hanging cord and hang the finished basket securely.
  • Ensure all ends are tied off and woven in after creating the end tubes; tie off and weave in all loose ends to finish neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work with two strands held together throughout the pattern for structure and to match gauge.
  • 💡Ch 1 at the beginning of a turning row does not count as a stitch; ch 3 counts as dc and ch 4 counts as dc + ch 1 throughout the pattern.
  • 💡Check the piece around your dowel rod before creating the end tube and adjust rows if needed to ensure a snug fit for seaming.

This Boho Book Nook pattern creates a charming hanging wall basket that stores books and small treasures while adding handcrafted texture to your space. Customize it with different yarn colors, lengths, or dowel sizes to make a piece that fits your home. Happy crocheting and thanks for making something beautiful! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pocket measures approximately 12 inches wide and 11 inches long after completion, not including the hanging string, when using the recommended yarn and 6mm hook with two strands held together.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but the final size and sturdiness will change; if you choose a different weight, adjust your hook size and re-check gauge and row counts to ensure the pocket fits your dowel rods.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate; you should be comfortable with single crochet, double crochet, foundation single crochet, working in back loops, and following row-by-row instructions, including the mini bean stitch.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, customization, and how many pattern repeats you add.

How do I make the pocket wider or narrower?

Customize pocket width by changing the foundation single crochet count: foundation single crochet any odd number to fit a longer or shorter dowel rod, then continue the pattern, remembering stitch counts will no longer match those written.