How To Crochet Bookmark Tutorial For Beginners

This Crochet Bookmark Tutorial is your perfect guide to making a charming bookmark from scratch. Easy to follow and fun, it's ideal for both beginners and seasoned crocheters looking for a quick project.

Crochet Bookmark Tutorial

Materials:

3 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Darning needle
Measure tape
Yarn (100% cotton yarn is recommended, such as Paintbox yarn)

Instructions:

Starting Chain:

Make a slip knot and chain 8. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Row 1:

Skip the first chain from the hook and work a single crochet in the second chain. Work a total of 3 single crochets (one in each of the next two chains). In the 4th chain, work 3 single crochets in the same chain. Finish with one single crochet in each of the last three chains.

Repeat Row:

Chain 1 and turn your work.
Skip the first stitch.
Working in the back loops only, work a single crochet in the second stitch.
Work a single crochet in each of the next two stitches (total of three single crochets).
In the next stitch, which is your center stitch from the previous row’s 3 single crochets, work 3 single crochets in the back loop only.
Work a single crochet in the back loop only of the next two stitches, then skip the last stitch. Note: You're always skipping the first and last stitch of each row.
Chain 1, turn your work, and repeat this row for the length of the bookmark.
Continue repeating the row until the bookmark is the desired length. A length of 14 cm is suggested in the description.

Finishing:

Once you reach your desired length, cut the yarn after your last single crochet, chain 1, pull the yarn through, and pull tight. Sew in the ends with a darning needle, making sure to hide the yarn on the back side of the work.

Tassel & Chain:

Make a slip knot, attach it to the center of the bottom of your bookmark, and crochet a chain of 16 (or more for a longer tassel). Cut the yarn, pull through, and pull tight.
Create a tassel by wrapping yarn around your hand 12 times, threading the yarn through the tassel's top, and attaching it to the end of your 16-chain piece.
Wrap yarn around the neck of the tassel to secure and cut the loops to form the tassel.
Sew in any remaining ends to the back of the work.