Shiny Crochet Flower Bookmark Pattern For Reader

Blooming creativity awaits with this free pattern for a charming crochet flower bookmark—perfect for book lovers and a delightful gift option.

This charming design adds a touch of elegance to your books while making a lovely handmade gift for friends and family. The pattern is simple and quick to follow, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced crochet fans. Featuring a beautiful flower motif, this bookmark is an excellent way to use up small amounts of yarn, adding a splash of color to your creations.

Crochet Flower Bookmark Pattern

The slim design ensures that it fits easily between the pages without damaging them. Plus, you can customize the colors to match your personal style or the recipient’s preference.

Tip:

Use a smaller crochet hook to achieve tighter stitches and a more defined flower shape.

Materials Needed:

• DK (Double Knit) Yarn in two colors (for the flower and leaf)
• 4mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Flower (Top Part):

Starting Loop:

• Create a slip knot on your hook and chain 2.

Round 1:

• Into the first chain, work 14 UK trebles (US double crochets). Consider using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch for easier counting.

Closing Round 1:

• Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first stitch. Chain 1 then cut your yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving.

Finishing:

• Use the tail to weave around the back of your work, pulling tight to close the center circle. Snip off any excess yarn.

Adding Petals:

Joining New Color:

• Attach your petal color yarn with a slip knot on your hook.

Petal Stitch Pattern:

• Insert your hook into any stitch from the previous round, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, (half-finish a double crochet), yarn over, re-insert into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops. This creates a “double crochet two together” (UK treble crochet two together).

Petal Points:

• Chain 4, then work a UK double crochet (US single crochet) behind the front two loops of your stitch. Repeat this step all around to create each petal. Ensure you have the correct number of petals by the end.

Finish Flower:

• After completing all petals, join with a slip stitch to the beginning of the round, chain one, and cut your yarn. Weave in any loose ends.

Leaf and Book Chain:

Starting Leaf Chain:

• Create a slip knot and chain 11.

Leaf Pattern:

• Work back along the chain with varying stitches to create the leaf shape (UK stitches: double crochet, half treble, treble, double treble).

Finishing Leaf:

• Once the leaf pattern is complete, chain 3 and double crochet back into the same stitch to start the other side of the leaf, mirroring the steps you took for the first side.

Chain Length:

• After finishing the leaf, continue to chain to your desired length. For a standard book, 45 chains are suggested, but adjust according to your book size.

Attaching the Flower:

• Attach the chain to the back of your flower using slip stitches for secure attachment. Weave in the final ends.

Final Steps:

• Weave in any remaining ends and trim any excess yarn.
• Your bookmark is now complete and ready to use or gift!