It Took Time… But My Sakura Crochet Book Cover Is Ready 🌸

🌸Sakura Book Cover! 🌸

Hello lovely makers!

Hi again, and this time, I’m showing up with something new and very close to my heart.

It’s not my first pattern, but it’s definitely one of the most personal ones I’ve ever shared.

I’m so excited to finally share something I’ve poured my heart into, the Sakura Crochet Book Cover pattern is now available on Ravelry! 

🌸 Introducing the Sakura Crochet Book Cover 🌸

A beginner-friendly crochet pattern inspired by journaling.

This pattern is extra special to me. Journaling is a huge part of my daily life. I write everything down, thoughts, to-do lists, future plans, crochet ideas... you name it. My notebooks are basically my second brain (and I have a lot of them 😂).

One day, one of my favorite notebooks started to wear out, so I decided to crochet a cozy little cover to protect it.

When one of my favorite journals started falling apart, instead of tossing it, I thought:

“Why not crochet a cute little cover to save it?”

(The image is AI-generated, so it might not look exactly like the real piece, but it captures the vibe!)

Around the same time, I was crocheting a sakura flower motif, and that’s when the idea clicked.
I didn’t follow any pattern. I just went with the flow, stitching while playing with a sakura flower motif. And I just let the yarn guide me.

Then I posted it online… and fast forward two years (yes, two 😅), it's finally getting noticed. 

And so many of you loved it and started asking for the pattern!

 After lots of starts, stops, edits, and pep talks, I finally sat down and told myself:
“Let’s finish it.”
So here we are. 

This design is perfect for giving new life to your favorite notebooks, or turning it into a meaningful handmade gift. 

🌸 About the Pattern 🌸

The Sakura Crochet Book Cover is a beginner-friendly pattern made to protect and personalize your favorite journal or planner.

🌸 Pattern Includes:

• Main book cover panel

• Fold-in flaps

• Sakura strap with optional magnetic clasp

• Heart and stem bookmark

• Clean edging + full assembly instructions

• Tips for resizing to fit different books

🌸 Why You’ll Love It:

• Perfect for journaling lovers & book fans

• Quick to make and relaxing to crochet

• Reusable and adjustable

• Optional flower + bookmark = personal charm

🌸 Grab Your Copy Now! 🌸

You can now get the Sakura Crochet Book Cover pattern on Ravelry!

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🌸       👉 Get the pattern here        🌸

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🌸 Thank You 🌸

To everyone who supported me, asked for this pattern, or simply liked my posts, thank you. You gave me the gentle push I needed.

I hope this book cover brings a little joy to your journaling time too.

And if you end up making it, please tag me, I’d LOVE to see your version and cheer you on! 🥰
#maistitches @mai.stitches

See you in the next post 🌷
— Mai Stitches

It’s Been a While 🌸

Hey there 🌸

It’s been a while since I last wrote here. No big stories, no dramatic reasons, just life being life. Some days were heavy, some quiet, some a little blurry. I’ve been moving through them the best I could, holding onto the little things that bring me comfort. And for me, that’s always been crochet.

I took a break, not from crocheting, but from sharing. Life hasn’t been the friendliest lately, and I needed space to breathe. To pause. To rest. To reset. But through it all, my yarn and hook never left my side.

Crochet has been my quiet companion, my soft escape from the noise of the world. I’ve still been creating, slowly finding my way back again, one project at a time. Stitch by stitch.

While I was away, I kept jotting down ideas, little sparks of inspiration that I look forward to slowly bring to life. And now, I’m here again. No pressure, just presence.

I’m grateful to still have this little corner. And I’m excited to share what I’ve been working on.

Thank you for still being here, whether you’re a silent visitor, a kind reader, or someone who just stumbled in. Your presence means more than I can explain.

See you in the next post. I’m so glad you’re still with me 🌸

With love,

Mai Stitches