How To Crochet A Bookmark

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There are many great small crochet pattern ideas, and a crochet bookmark is for sure one of them.

If you have yarn scraps laying around, and need a super quick crochet gift, then this crochet bookmark pattern is perfect.

This pattern uses easy crochet stitches and is worked back and forth in rows.

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Pattern Overview

Pattern Overview

How to Crochet the Bookmark

There are many easy crochet bookmarks and the pattern on this page is for sure one of them.

You will only need to know how to crochet the chain stitch, double crochet stitches and slip stitches.

Next, you need to know what a chain space is.

The stitch pattern creates fan stitches, and you could also call it a fan bookmark.

crocheted bookmark on top of a open book

Project level: Easy
Hook size: 5 mm
Yarn weight: 4 Medium Yarn
Sizes: one-size
Perfect for: Ideal for quick gifts and those seeking an easy project with medium weight yarn.

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Yarn for the Bookmark

You can craft this crocheted bookmark with any yarn you have available. Many often have a bunch of leftover yarn laying around and this is the perfect idea to use it.

The crocheted bookmark in the photos has 4 medium, worsted weight yarn and is the 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand Yarn.

If you are purchasing this yarn, there’s lots of amazing colors to choose from.

Instant Gratification Projects

There are many free crochet bookmark patterns and this easy crochet bookmark pattern is for sure one of them.

This type of crochet project gives you the satisfaction of finishing up a crochet project in less than 1 hour. At the same time, it’s for sure a useful crochet project.

Make many to sell on a market or make a few as gifts for the holiday season.

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How To Crochet A Bookmark

How To Crochet A BookmarkAbout the Bookmark

The crochet bookmark is a great quick crochet pattern that you can finish in less than one hour.

Follow the easy crochet pattern instructions to learn how to crochet a bookmark.

With only basic crochet stitches, this pattern is even suitable for adventurous crochet beginners.

Project level: Easy

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How To Crochet A BookmarkMaterials

Crochet Hook Size

Yarn

Yarn
Lion Brand – 24/7 cotton in color Jade
Weight
4 Medium Yarn
Fiber
100% mercerized cotton

Yarn amount needed:

<1 skein

One skein is 100 grams · 170 meters · 186 yards.

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How To Crochet A BookmarkGauge

17 stitches per 10 cm / 4".

Measured on finished crochet bookmark*:

3 rows per 3 cm / 1.2”.

*Getting a 100% matching gauge isn’t important for this pattern.

How To Crochet A BookmarkCrochet Pattern Notes

  • This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
  • All measurements given are unblocked.
  • Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
  • Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
  • Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
  • This pattern is written for 1 size. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
  • At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.

How To Crochet A BookmarkSizes and Measurements

Width: 3 cm / 1.2 inches

Height: 21 cm / 8.3 inches

Size Adjustments

  • You can change the height by adding reducing the number of stitches you crochet, add/reduce by 4 stitches at a time.
  • You can also make the crochet bookmark overall smaller or larger by using a different yarn weight and crochet hook size.

How To Crochet A BookmarkAbbreviations

We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.

Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.

How To Crochet A BookmarkStitches You Will Need

Fans & Eyes Stitch

The pattern is based on the Fans & Eyes Stitch Photo Tutorial.

Fans & Eyes Stitch Tutorial
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How To Crochet A BookmarkInstructions for the Bookmark

Ch 35 st.

Row 1: dc 3 in 5th ch from hook (counts as 1 dc & sk 1 st), sk 1 st, *sl st in next st, sk 1 st, dc 3 in next st, sk 1 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn (33 st).

Row 2: ch 2 (counts as 2 st), sk 1 st, sl st in next st, *ch 3, sk 3 st, sl st in next st* repeat from *to* until you have 2 st left, ch 1, sl st in next st, turn (33 st).

Row 3: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), sk 1 st, dc 3 in sl st from prev row, *sl st in ch-space from prev row, dc 3 in sl st from prev row*, repeat from *to* until you have 2 st left, sk 1 st, dc 1 in last st, do not turn (33 st).

Half circle on short edge: Crochet another 6 dc into the last st, sl st into the first ch made.

Fasten off & cut yarn.

How To Crochet A BookmarkFinishing

Fasten threads & weave in ends.

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Janne Kleivset

Janne Kleivset

Founder, Crochet Pattern Designer & Owner of Joy of Motion Crochet.

Janne has helped millions of crocheters find their next crochet project with more than 250 free crochet patterns and 110 crochet tutorials on her blog.

With more than two decades of crochet experience, and crochet designing since 2011, she's been featured on multiple prominent sites such as Lion Brand Yarn, in crochet magazines and the OML "Make" book.

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