10 Crochet Bookmarks – Easy Patterns for Beginner

Crochet bookmarks are quick projects, perfect for using up leftover yarn and practicing simple stitches.

Plus, they make wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family.

Below, you’ll find 10 creative ideas with step-by-step instructions for each bookmark.

1. Simple Butterfly

Materials: Fine or medium yarn (colorful), 2.5 to 3 mm hook, scissors.

Stitches used: chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc).

Instructions:

1. Make 6 ch and join into a ring with 1 sl st.
2. Inside the ring, work: (3 dc, 1 ch) 4 times.
3. Join with sl st. Fold in half.
4. With another color, wrap the center to form the body and make 5 ch on each side for the antennae.

2. Delicate Heart

Stitches used: ch, sc, dc, sl st.

Instructions:

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Inside the ring: 3 dc, 3 treble crochets (tr), 1 double treble (dtr), 3 tr, 3 dc, 1 ch.
3. Join with sl st and tighten the ring.

3. 5-Petal Flower

Instructions:

1. Make 5 ch and join with sl st to form a circle.
2. Inside the circle: (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc, 1 sc) 5 times.
3. Fasten off. Use as a bookmark topper or standalone.

4. Mini Cat (Silhouette)

Instructions:

1. Head: magic ring with 6 sc.
2. Second round: 2 sc in each stitch (12 sc).
3. Make 2 ears with 3 ch, return with 1 sc in each and attach to the top.
4. You can attach it to a straight crochet strip with sc.

5. Simple Ribbon Bookmark

Instructions:

1. Make 90 ch (or desired length for the book).
2. Work 1 row of sc.
3. Finish with a flower, butterfly, or heart on one end.

6. 5-Point Star

Instructions:

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Inside: (3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, sl st) 5 times.
3. Attach a small cord to turn it into a hanging bookmark.

7. Bookmark with Tassel

Instructions:

1. Make a strip of 80 ch.
2. Add a tassel (yarn pom-pom) at the end.
3. Add a decorative detail at the top, such as a pearl or fabric-covered button.

8. Flower Stem Bookmark

Instructions:

1. Make your desired flower (like the 5-petal one).
2. Then, chain 50 to 80 ch to form the stem.
3. Finish with 1 row of sc to complete the stem.

9. Mini Cactus

Instructions:

1. Crochet a rectangle of 10 rows x 5 sc.
2. Sew the sides and fill with yarn scraps.
3. Add a small flower on top. You can attach it to a crochet strip.

10. Quick Owl

Instructions:

1. Magic ring: 6 sc.
2. Second round: 2 sc in each (12 sc).
3. Make 2 eyes from white yarn (small sc circles), and sew them on.
4. Make a beak with 2 ch and 1 sl st.
5. Add ears or wings as desired.

Final Tips:

• Use cotton yarn, as it’s firmer.
• Starch or fabric stiffener helps delicate pieces hold their shape.
• Add embellishments like beads, buttons, or bows.
• Store bookmarks in fabric pouches or decorated boxes.