As he compounded his spells and potions, I imagine Prospero had the same problem as those of us who read while knitting: how do you keep your book open while your hands are busy? Use this pattern to make your own book weight, a knitted bag to fill with secret treasures that will hold down pages on one side of your book, closed with a drawstring that can be hung with beads, pendants, or other magical items to hold down the pages on the other side.

The pattern includes instructions for three bags, plus directions for making a twisted cord for the drawstring. Knit whichever bag you like, close it with any drawstring you like—if not the twisted cord, then i-cord, crochet chain, ribbon, or chain will all work just fine—decorate and fill it with whatever you like: your book weight will be a finished object unique to you.