Pattern Description:
The Botanical Crochet Bookmark is a delicate and charming project perfect for book lovers. It features a beautiful flower with two leaves hanging gracefully at the end.
This handmade bookmark makes a wonderful gift to pair with a good book or a lovely addition to your personal reading collection.
The design is lightweight, flat, and elegant – ideal for slipping between the pages without damaging your book.
Materials Needed
- 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook
- Yarn scraps or leftovers in DK, sport, or sock weight yarn
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Tip: Use lightweight yarn so the bookmark remains thin and flexible. Avoid thick or bulky yarns that may stretch the book spine or cause pages to warp.
Measurements (Sizing)
- Length (flower section): 8 inches
- Total length (including leaves): 11 inches
- Width: 1.5 inches
Instructions for Making the Botanical Bookmark Pattern:
Flower Section
- Forming the Ring: Begin by chaining 4. Join the last chain to the first with a slip stitch to create a small ring.
- Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as the first double crochet). Work 11 more double crochet stitches into the center of the ring, making a total of 12 double crochet stitches. Join to the top of the starting chain with a slip stitch to close the round.
- Round 2 – Creating Petals: Chain 3. In the first space, work 2 double crochets followed by a slip stitch in the same space to form the first petal. Skip the next space. In the following space, work 3 double crochets and a slip stitch in that same space.
Continue this sequence, skipping a space, then working 3 double crochets and a slip stitch in the next space, around the flower until you have six petals in total. Join to close the round with a slip stitch and fasten off the yarn.
Your flower should now have six full petals, forming the top decorative portion of the bookmark.
Long Leaf Section
- Starting the Leaf: Using a new yarn strand, chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a small ring.
- Round 1 – Shaping the Leaf: In the center of the ring, work the following sequence: 3 double crochets, 4 single crochets, 1 treble crochet, 4 single crochets, and 3 double crochets. Join with a slip stitch to close the round. This creates an elongated leaf shape.
- Attachment to the Flower: Do not fasten off after closing the leaf. Chain 10. Insert your hook into a space between two petals on the flower. Yarn over and pull through both loops, connecting the leaf to the flower. Fasten off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.
Short Leaf Section
- Starting the Second Leaf: Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a small ring.
- Round 1 – Shaping the Leaf: In the center of the ring, repeat the same sequence as before: 3 double crochets, 4 single crochets, 1 treble crochet, 4 single crochets, and 3 double crochets. Join with a slip stitch to complete the leaf.
- Attachment to the Flower: Without fastening off, chain 6. Insert the hook into another space between petals on the flower. Yarn over and pull through both loops, connecting the leaf to the flower. Fasten off and weave in the ends neatly.
Finishing and Assembly
Once both leaves are attached, inspect your bookmark for any loose yarn ends. Use a tapestry needle to weave in all ends securely on the back side of the flower and leaves. Trim any excess yarn carefully.
For best results, lightly block your finished bookmark to flatten the flower and leaves. You can do this by pinning it to a soft surface and misting it with water or steam until dry. This will help the stitches relax and give your bookmark a smooth, professional look.
Your Botanical Crochet Bookmark is now complete! The floral top adds a touch of handmade charm, while the leaves drape elegantly between the pages of your favorite book.
Experiment with different yarn colors to create unique variations, such as pastel blossoms for a soft spring look or bold tones for a modern feel.
