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This beautiful mosaic iPad cozy is so simple – but has so much character! The best part is, it’s free! This free crochet pattern is great for beginners to the mosaic style, and can be completed in just a few hours. Plus, it makes the perfect gift for any tech-savvy person on your list. So grab your hook and let’s yarn over!

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Beautiful Mosaic iPad Cozy Crochet Pattern (Easy and Fabulous Gift Idea)

An iPad cozy is a great way to keep your device protected and looking chic. Plus, it can help prevent scratches and other damage. This iPad cozy is made of soft, luxurious yarn, so it’s perfect for keeping your device safe and warm. The best part is, it’s easy to crochet – even if you’ve never tried mosaic crochet before.

And, because iPads are all about the same size, give or take, you can use this pattern as a gift. Simply make one in their favorite color and wrap it. They’ll love this useful and stylish gift.

Don’t hesitate to make one for yourself, too. They’re really useful for keeping your iPad clean and handy – and can hold your pencil, a notebook or other things you might need.

What Yarn Should You Use for a iPad Cover?

For this particular project, I wanted something soft and flexible to allow the fabric to stretch around the iPad as I clumsily jam it into the case. Because that’s how I am. So, I selected Caron Simply Soft yarn in the Ocean colorway.

But this project can be worked with any worsted weight yarn or similar. Below are some options that work well for making bracelets.

What Size Is This iPad Cozy?

As written, this pattern is one-size. The resulting iPad cover is 8-inches wide by 11.5-inches long. This is the perfect size to stretch around a larger iPad or fit perfectly around an iPad mini.

How Much Yarn Will I Need to Make a Tablet Cover?

I used about about 1/2 of a full 6 oz skein of 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn (size 4) in solid dark blue and white colorways. I do generally crochet in a medium-tension, so this is what I would consider an average amount of yarn usage for this project.

How Do You Crochet a Cozy for an iPad?

This particular iPad cover is crocheted as a long rectangle with the mosaic element wrapping around the top.

The mosaic crochet portion is crocheted by working primarily in 3 stitches: single crochet, double crochet, and chain. Each row is tied off at the end, leaving you with a TON of tails, but they can all be captured and woven in with a single crochet rows along each edge before you close the iPad cozy by folding it in half.

It’s a clever and fun way to crochet, making some very beautiful designs really POP!

What is Mosaic Crochet?

There are two types of mosaic crochet, interlocking and overlay.

Interlocking mosaic crochet is worked in meshes that, together, make an intricate design. So, you make “gaps” in your crochet and build your design with the second color within those gaps.
Overlay mosaic is worked from right to left on the front side only. Each row alternates between two colors, with double crochet stitches covering the stitch below, revealing your design.

For this particular project, to simplify the concept, the stitch work is very basic. I have worked it out to be only single crochets and double crochets, using the overlay mosaic method. So each row is worked as a different color throughout the mosaic portion, revealing the design as we work each color.

If you’d rather work the pattern from the chart, here’s what I prepared. Again, this is a basic pattern for beginners – we’ll work on a more intricate pattern soon, I promise.

More Crochet Patterns

If you are interested in more great patterns, check out some of our other collections and patterns below. This list will give you tons of ideas for your next crochet project after you finish making this fun crochet headband pattern.

Mosaic iPad Cozy Crochet Pattern

Below you will find the notes and directions for making this fun iPad cozy crochet pattern.

Size Assembled:

8-inch width, 11.5-inch height or 20.3cm width, 29.2cm height

Materials

Color A: 150 yards worsted weight (size 4) yarn (Caron Simply Soft in Ocean colorway pictured)
Color B: less than 20 yards worsted weight (size 4) yarn (Caron Simply Soft in White colorway pictured)
1 Button, optional
Matching Embroidery Thread
Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)
Darning Needle

Gauge:

In single crochet, 13 SC stitches and 14 rows = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm)

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
In the Mosaic Portion, all SC should be worked in the Back Loop Only as SCBLO. All DC should be worked in the Front Loop Only as DCFLO. For more detail on how to work each of these stitches, see the below Special Stitches section.

Sizing

One Size

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet (HDC):

Yarn over, insert hook in row below and pull up a loop, yarn over (3 loops on hook) and pull through all loops on hook. One half double crochet stitch (HDC) completed.

Single Crochet Back Loop Only (SCBLO):

Insert hook in the center of the stitch in the row below, exiting underneath the back loop, yarn over (2 loops on hook) and pull through all loops on hook. One single crochet back loop only stitch (SCBLO) completed.

Double Crochet Front Loop Only (DCFLO):

Yarn over, insert hook in the center of the stitch in the SECOND row below (working in front of the SCBLO in the first row below), exiting underneath the front loop, yarn over (2 loops on hook) and pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook. Yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on hook. One double crochet front loop only stitch (DCFLO) completed.

Directions

Top Portion:

With Color A: Chain 62.

Row 1: HDC in the 3rd ch from hook. HDC in each remaining ch. Turn. (59 sts total)

Row 2: Ch 2, HDC in each HDC across.Turn. (59 sts total)

Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2.

Mosaic Portion:

NOTE: In the Mosaic Portion, all SC should be worked in the Back Loop Only as SCBLO. All DC should be worked in the Front Loop Only as DCFLO. For more detail on how to work each of these stitches, see the above Special Stitches section.

Row 7: With Color A: Ch 1, SCBLO across. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 8: With Color B: Ch 1, SCBLO across. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 9: With Color A: Ch1, SCBLO in next 6 sts, *DCFLO, SCBLO in next 13 sts** repeat * to ** 2 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 10 sts. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 10: With Color B: Ch1, SCBLO in next 3 sts, *(DCFLO, SCBLO) 3 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 7 sts** repeat * to ** 4 times. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 11: With Color A: Ch1, SCBLO, DCFLO, *SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO** repeat * to ** 6 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 12: With Color B: Ch 1, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 2 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 4 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 4 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 3 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 3 times. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 13: With Color A: Ch 1, (SCBLO, DCFLO) 2 times, *SCBLO in next 5 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO** repeat * to ** 3 times, SCBLO in next 5 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 14: With Color B: Ch 1, SCBLO in next 2 sts, *(DCFLO, SCBLO) 4 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 5 sts** repeat * to ** 3 times. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 15: With Color A: Ch 1, (SCBLO, DCFLO) 6 times, SCBLO in next 3 sts, (DCFLO, SCBLO) 5 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, (DCFLO, SCBLO) 12 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 16: With Color B: Ch 1, SCBLO in next 2 sts, *(DCFLO, SCBLO) 4 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 5 sts** repeat from * to ** 2 times, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 5 sts, (DCFLO, SCBLO) 4 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 5 sts, DCFLO. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 17: With Color A: Ch 1, (SCBLO, DCFLO) 2 times, *SCBLO in next 5 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO** repeat * to ** 3 times, SCBLO in next 5 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 18: With Color B: Ch 1, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 2 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 4 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 4 times, DCFLO, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 4 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO) 3 times. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 19: With Color A: Ch 1, SCBLO, DCFLO, (SCBLO in next 2 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO) 7 times, SCBLO, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 3 sts, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 2 sts. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 20: With Color B: Ch 1, SCBLO in next 3 sts, *(DCFLO, SCBLO) 3 times, DCFLO, SCBLO in next 7 sts,** repeat from * to ** 4 times. (59 sts total). Fasten off. DO NOT TURN.

Row 21: With Color A: Ch 1, SC in next 6 sts, DCFLO, (SC in next 13 sts, DCFLO) 3 times, SC in next 10 sts. (59 sts total). DO NOT FASTEN OFF. TURN.

Bottom Portion:

Row 22: Ch 2, HDC in each HDC across.Turn. (59 sts total)

Rows 23 – 31: Repeat Row 22.

Fasten off.

Assemble:

Trim loose ends of all the fastened-off edges to no more than about 3 inches.

Fold the work in half inside-out, matching the two sides together with the striped part of the mosaic showing.

Cast on at the folded bottom corner (opposite from the mosaic portion).

SC 59 times across, capturing both sides of the piece, closing it along the bottom side.

Turn the piece 90-degrees.

SC 3 into the corner. Working along the side of the piece, SC across, capturing all of the loose ends of the mosaic portion on both sides of the piece. (32 sts total)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Add Button, optional:

Turn the piece right-side out.

Fit the iPad into the cozy and check for button placement. Remove iPad.

Using the darning needle and button, sew the button onto the inside of the cozy. Double knot and trim ends, hiding them under the button.

Fill with your iPad and enjoy!

Yield: 1 iPad or Tablet Cozy

Mosaic iPad Cozy Crochet Pattern

If you're looking for a truly useful and fun project, this easy iPad or tablet cozy is a fantastic free crochet pattern that is functional and beautiful.

Active Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $10