Pattern Description:
This easy-level bookmark features the classic Granny Square design. It is constructed by crocheting together four simple granny squares.
The piece is completed with a simple single crochet edging. The finished size is approximately 2.5 x 9.5 inches, excluding the optional tassel embellishment.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
| Category | Detail | |
| Skill Level | Easy | |
| Finished Size | Approximately 2.5 x 9.5 inches, excluding tassel | |
| Gauge | 1 Granny Square = 2.25 inches | |
| Hook | 4.00 mm crochet hook (Size 6/8) | |
| Yarn Type | Light Weight (#3) yarn. Specifically Patons Grace® (100% Mercerized Cotton; 1.75 oz, 50 g; 136 yds, 125 m) | |
| Yarn Quantity | Colour A (Blue Bayou): Approximately 8 yds; Colour B (Sky): Approximately 8 yds; Colour C (Clay): Approximately 8 yds | |
| Notions | Yarn Needle |
Stitches and Abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Rpt – Repeat
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Sk – Skip
- Sl st – Slip stitch
Instructions for Making the Granny Square Bookmark Pattern:
Step 1: Crochet the Granny Squares
Begin with Color C. Make a Magic Ring or ch 3 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 3 dc in ring, ch 2. 4 dc in ring, ch 2; rpt from to twice more. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Change to Color B. Turn. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: With Color B, ch 3, 3 dc in first ch-2 sp, ch 2, 4 dc in same sp, sk next 4 dc. [4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc] in next ch-2 sp; rpt from to around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Change to Color A. Do not turn. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: With Color A, ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, working 3 sc in each ch-2 sp. Join with sl st to first sc. (44 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat Rnds 1–3 three more times for a total of four squares.
Step 2: Joining the Squares
Hold two squares together, right sides facing. Working through back loops only of both squares, join Color A with a sl st. Work 1 sc in each st across edge. Fasten off.
Repeat to join remaining squares in a vertical strip of four.
Step 3: Edging
Join Color A with a sl st in top left corner of the strip.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner st. Join with a sl st to first sc.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Step 4: Optional Tassel
Make a tassel using any of the yarn colors and attach it to the center bottom of the bookmark.
Your Granny Square Bookmark is now complete! A perfect handmade gift or a lovely addition to your own reading collection.
