How to Crochet a Bookmark

Step 1

Not only students, but also avid readers will appreciate an accessory like a bookmark. It is also handy for a home cook who uses a printed recipe book—it makes finding the right page much easier. A crocheted bookmark is a great way to use up leftover yarn scraps—with just 10 g of yarn, you will have a unique handmade accessory.

Step 2

Check out this step-by-step tutorial on crocheting a bookmark—the project is simple and manageable even for beginners.

The wheat ear pattern is created by working a fabric with a 7-row pattern repeat. Begin with an adjustable loop.

Row 1. Work 5 double crochets into one stitch.
Row 2. 3 turning chains, 2 double crochets in each of the first 2 stitches, one chain, 2 double crochets in the CENTER stitch, one chain, 2 double crochets.

Step 3

Row 3. 5 double crochets each at the beginning and end of the row; from the CENTER stitches, work: two double crochets in one stitch, one chain, double crochet, one chain, two double crochets in one stitch.

Step 4

Row 4. 5 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 4 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 1 double crochet from the CENTER stitch, 1 chain stitch, 4 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 5 double crochets.

This creates a gradually expanding fan.

Step 5

Row 5. 5 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch, 5 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 5 double crochets from the center stitch, 1 chain stitch, 5 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 5 double crochets together.

From this point, decreases begin to form the "wheat ear."

Row 6. 5 double crochets, 1 chain stitch—repeat 3 times.

Step 6

Row 7. Decrease the 5 edge stitches: 5 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch, 5 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 5 double crochets together.

This brings us back to the original 5 stitches; continue crocheting to the desired length, repeating the pattern repeat.

Step 7

Make a tassel from the same yarn: wind the yarn around a piece of cardboard or another object, tie it off at the base, and cut the ends.

All that is left is to sew the tassel to the bookmark. If it is intended for school use, it is a good idea to make another long tail and glue it to the back cover.