Pattern Description:
The Happy Monster Crochet Bookmark is an Advanced Beginner / Easy project designed as a super quick Valentine’s Day gift. It requires minimal worsted weight yarn in two colors.
The construction involves making two triangle body pieces, adding four teeth, and joining the pieces using slip stitch or whip stitch methods. Googly eyes are attached to bring the little monsters to life.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
| Category | Item/Specification | |
| Yarn | Worsted Weight / 4 (scrap amounts of 2 Colors) | |
| Crochet Hooks | G/6/4.00mm; H/8/5.00mm; or size needed to obtain gauge | |
| Notions | Scissors | |
| Yarn Needle | ||
| Googly Eyes (as many as you’d like) | ||
| Hot Glue or Super Glue (to attach the eyes) | ||
| Size | One Size | |
| Skill Level | Advanced Beginner / Easy |
Abbreviations Used:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- BLO – back loop only
- MC – main color
- CC – contrasting color
Instructions for Making the Happy Monster Crochet Bookmark Pattern:
Monster Body (Triangles) – Make 2
The monster body is constructed using the Main Color (MC) yarn and a 5.00mm crochet hook.
- Row 1: With the 5mm crochet hook and MC yarn, ch 2, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Turn. (3 sts). Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (4 sts).
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (5 sts).
- Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (6 sts). Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (7 sts).
- Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (8 sts).
- Do not fasten off after completing Row 6; continue directly to the Edging section.
Edging
The edging is worked along two sides of the completed triangle.
Row 1: Ch 1, rotate to work into the sides of Rows 1 – 6. Work 6 sc evenly across the side. Work 3 sc into the same ch as Row 1. Rotate. Work 6 sc evenly across the side. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the first st of Row 6 from the previous section. (15 sts). Fasten off. Weave in ends. Repeat all steps above to create a second triangle.
Adding the Teeth
- The teeth are added to one of the finished crochet triangles using the Contrasting Color (CC) yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook.
- Row 1: Grab 1 finished crochet triangle, the 4mm crochet hook, and CC yarn. Join yarn with a sl st in the BLO of the last ch-1 from the Edging.
- Repeat the following sequence 4 times: ( ch 4, sc in the 4th ch from your hook, skip the next st along the edge of the triangle, sl st into the BLO of the next st ). (4 teeth). Fasten off and weave in ends.
Joining the Triangles – 2 Methods
The two monster body triangles are joined together with right sides facing out. You will join approximately 14 or 15 stitches along the two edged sides of the triangles.
- Method 1: Slip Stitch Join (sl st join)
- This method is noted as the designer’s favorite.
- Step 1: With right sides facing out, lay your 2 triangles on top of each other.
- Step 2: Locate the centermost 14 or 15 stitches along the 2 sides of the triangles that were edged. Using a 4mm crochet hook and the yarn of your choice, sl st the 2 triangles together. Fasten off. Weave in ends, glue on eyes (if desired), and enjoy the bookmark.
- Method 2: Whip Stitch Join
- Step 1: With right sides facing out, lay your 2 triangles on top of each other.
- Step 2: Using a yarn needle and a length of yarn approximately 2 times the perimeter of your triangle.
- Whipstitch 14 – 15 sts together from the edging. Fasten off. Weave in ends, glue on eyes (if desired), and enjoy the cute little Happy Monster Crochet Bookmark.
