Beginners Crochet Bookmark Free Pattern

How about a quick, practical project idea? Try this beginner crochet bookmark pattern. This would be a great way to enjoy different hobbies in one, especially for book lovers. The bookmark can also make a great gift idea.

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Supplies needed for this Beginners Crochet Bookmark Free Pattern

Yarn—You can make this simple crochet bookmark with any yarn weight! However, I prefer the thinnest yarn, as it makes the project less bulky.

I have used size 10 thread to avoid leaving marks on my books. I love it when my Bookmarks are as thin as possible.

For this project, I have used a Size 10 Thread, #1 (100% Cotton, 40 yards per 40g Ball)

Crochet Hook size = 2 mm

Guage = is not crucial for this project.

Estimated Yardage per yarn weight: 40 Yards when you include fringes and use size 10 thread. You would require less if you use thicker yarn weight and skip the fringes.

Beginners crochet bookmark pattern notes.

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. The pattern can be made using any yarn weight
3. Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a stitch.

Difficulty Level – Easy

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Single Crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Crossed double crochet lace – xdccl

Special stitch

Crossed double crochet lace – xdccl 

First row = *skip next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, dc in 2nd skipped st, ch 1, rep from *to until the last sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in last, 

Subsequent rows of xdccl = dc in the second leg of dc from a row below, ch 1, crocheting in front of the dc just made, dc in the first leg of dc from a row below.

This part is crocheted/stacked on previous dc stitches from the row below. All chain sps are skipped.

What is the finished measurement of this beginner simple crochet bookmark?

This prototype measures about 2 by 8”. You can reduce or increase the dimension by adjusting the starting chains and the number of repeats.

Adjustments

Length: Increase or decrease the repeats for a longer or shorter bookmark.

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How to crochet a beginner simple crochet bookmark

Chain 16

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd Ch from hook and in each Ch across, turn. 14 hdc

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as the first dc and first ch 1, here and throughout), *skip next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, dc in 2nd skipped st, ch 1, rep from *to until the last st, ch 1, dc in last, turn. 3 xdccl, 2 dc.

Row 3: Ch 4, *xdccl, ch 1, rep from *until last st, ch 1, skip ch sp, dc in last st (4th ch from the beginning ch 4), turn. 3 xdccl, 2 dc.

Rows 4 – 30: Rep row 3.

For thicker yarn weight, reduce the number of repeats.

Row 31: Ch 2, hdc in each st and ch sps across, turn. 14 hdc

Edging

• Crocheting around the whole panel.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around, aim for 2 sc in each dc/ch sp and (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Fasten off.

Adding Fringes

Supplies needed for the fringe

• Yarn in the color of your choice
• Scissors 
• Solid material – Can be a book
• Tape measure

Finished measurement – 2”

Note that the length of the solid material you intend to use will determine the length of your yarn.

Step 1: Wrap yarn around the solid material (book) multiple times.

Step 2: Cut an opening into the bunch of yarn.

To attach the fringes to the bookmark.

Use any stitches from the bookmark’s short edge, your hook, and 3 – 4 strands of yarn. Using a slip stitch, secure the fringe firmly to the bed runner.

• Count 2 sts away from the previous fringe and secure another fringe.
• Repeat until you have attached your fringes across the last row of your bookmark.
• Repeat on the other short end of the bookmark.
• Trim off excess yarn on the fringe to have loops of equal length.

I would love to see your makes from this beginner’s crochet bookmark pattern!