The Botanical Bookmark is a lovely little project to add a little beauty to reading time. Pretty little blossoms are accompanied by two hanging leaves that are easy to add on. This bookmark makes a perfect handmade gift too to go along with a great book!
Watch a full video tutorial on how to crochet this bookmark:
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Abbreviations and Tutorial Links:
Materials:
- 3.75 mm F crochet hook
- Yarn scraps/leftovers in DK, sport, or sock yarn weight..something not too thick so it can be slipped inside of a book (The yarn I used is Mirage by Adriafil (light pink), Cotton-ish by Bernat (Orchid), Lion Brand Bonbons (green)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Sizing:
- 8 inches long (flower part only)
- 11 inches long (including leaves)
- 1.5 inches wide
Flower Instructions:
Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1:
Ch 3 then work 11 dc into the center of the ring, Join to close round with a sl st.
Round 2:
Chain 3 and in the first space, work (2 dc, then a sl st). *Skip the next space. In the next space work (3 dc, then a sl st) all in the same space. Continue from * to end for a total of six petals. Join to close round with a sl st. Fasten off.
Longer Leaf Instructions:
Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1:
In the center of the ring, work 3 dc, 4 sc, 1 tr, 4 sc, 3 dc. Join with a slip stitch to close round. Without fastening off chain 10, then insert the hook into one of the stitches in between the petals of the bookmark. Wrap yarn around hook and bring through both the loops from the flower and the loop from the leaf. Fasten off.
Shorter Leaf Instructions:
Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1:
In the center of the ring, work 3 dc, 4 sc, 1 tr, 4 sc, 3 dc. Join with a slip stitch to close round then without fastening off chain 6, then insert the hook into one of the stitches in between the petals of the bookmark. Wrap yarn around hook and bring through both the loops from the flower and the loop from the leaf. Fasten off.
Finishing & Assembly:
Weave in all ends and you’re ready to tuck your Botanical Bookmark into your favorite book! Happy crocheting lovelies!
Very cute!
Thank you for sharing your pattern. I love it!
Thank you made two of these for some swaps with friends. Used up some of my sock yarn leftovers.
Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial.I'm going to make this for sure!
I love the pattern. Can u suggest some pattern with dark mauve and dark teal
Do we have permission to sell finished products? This pattern is lovely!
Thankyou for this beautiful pattern you gave to us
Hi there, I love this pattern. Can I have permission to make and sell these? I will link to your website/pattern!