Free Birgitta’s Bookmark Pattern

Pattern Description:

This easy, quick-to-work pattern creates Birgitta’s Bookmark. It is a great last-minute gift for any booklover.

The main body is created by repeating rows 2 and 3 until the desired length is reached, and an optional border and fringe can be added for finishing.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

Component	Detail
Yarn	Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat or any lace weight yarn
Hook	$1,50 \text{ mm}$ (or smaller if you tend to crochet loosely)
Initial Measurement (Start)	Chain $11 + 5$

Abbreviations:

• st = stitch
• ch = chain
• chsp = chain space
• slst = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half dc
• dc = double crochet
• shell = five double crochet in same stitch
• sk = skip

Instructions for Making the Birgitta’s Bookmark Pattern:

Foundation Row

Chain 11 + 5.

• Row 1:
  • Work sc in 8th stitch from hook.
  • Chain 4.
  • Skip 4 stitches, work sc in 5th stitch.
  • Chain 2.
  • Skip 2 stitches, work hdc in last stitch.
  • Turn.

Main Body (Repeat Rows)

• Row 2:
  • Chain 1.
  • Work sc into same stitch.
  • Skip chain space.
  • Work 5 dc in following sc (this completes the first shell).
  • Slip stitch into chain 4 space.
  • Work 5 dc in next sc (this completes the second shell).
  • Skip 2 chains and work sc into 3rd chain.
  • Turn.
• Row 3:
  • Chain 5.
  • Work sc into 3rd dc of shell.
  • Chain 4.
  • Work sc into 3rd dc of next shell.
  • Chain 2 and work dc into last stitch.
  • Turn.
• Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the bookmark reaches the desired length.

Optional Border

Once the desired length is reached, work sc all around the bookmark. This helps make it sturdier and gives a finished look.

• Top Edge:
  • Chain 1 and sc in the same stitch.
  • Work 3 sc in the chain space.
  • Skip stitch, work 4 sc in the next chain space.
  • Skip next stitch.
  • In the following chain space, work [3 sc, chain 1, 3 sc] – this forms the first corner.
• Side Edge: Work 3 sc in each chain space down the side until you reach the bottom corner.
• Bottom Edge:
  • In the bottom corner chain space, work [chain 1, 3 sc].
  • Skip stitch, work 4 sc, skip stitch again.
  • In the next chain space, work [3 sc, chain 1, 3 sc].
• Other Side:
  • Work up the side as before, 3 sc in each chain space.
  • When you reach the top, slip stitch (or work an invisible join) into the first sc of the border.
  • Fasten off the yarn.

Final Touches

• Add fringe if desired.
• Block the bookmark to shape it nicely.