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Crochet bookmarks make wonderful handmade gifts for any occasion. They not only look special but also add a heartfelt touch to books and other items. With a bit of yarn and a crochet hook, you can craft unique and memorable gifts that will be treasured for years.
These pretty bookmarks can be crocheted quickly and this makes them perfect for last minute gifts! Maybe you can make one for Mother’s Day? or Father’s Day? I know my Nana loved the cross-stitched bookmark I made her one year and used it every day in her books – for more than 10 years!
You can even pair your crocheted bookmark with a new paperback or hardcover book to add a personal touch to your gift.
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Designed by Ferosa Harold, this beautiful bookmark features the bullion stitch and was crocheted with Size 10 Crochet Cotton and a crochet tatting hook. This site requires free sign-up but has lots of free patterns available.
Designed by DROPS Design, this adorable project was crocheted with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. There are also patterns for an Easter Chick and a Bunny bookmark.
Designed by Carlotta L. C. Craig at Red Heart, this heartwarming bookmark was crocheted with with Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 and a 1.4 mm (US 8) steel crochet hook.
This beginner friendly crochet corner bookmark was designed by Little House in the Suburbs. The project was crocheted with No 10 Cotton Thread and a 10 Steel Crochet Hook.
This bookmark is perfect for your cookbook! It was designed by LinMarie Creations. The project was crocheted with No 10 Cotton Crochet Thread and a Steel No. 7 Crochet Hook.
This old fashioned granny square bookmark was designed by Robin Brzozowski. The project was crocheted with Size 10 Cotton Thread and a 1.75 mm (size 4) Steel Crochet Hook.
This vintage pineapple bookmark was designed by Sandra Schwab. The project was crocheted with No. 10 Classic Crochet Cotton Thread and a 1.25 mm (Size 9) steel crochet hook.
This lovely lotus flower bookmark was designed by Emmi Hai. It was crocheted with Sport Weight Yarn [2] and a 2.5 mm crochet hook. The pattern is available on Instagram.
This lacy fan bookmark was designed by Crochetroo. It was crocheted with Cotton Thread (Coats 40, or you can use DMC Cotton Perle 8) and a 1.25 mm crochet hook.
Crochet bookmarks are an easy and thoughtful gift idea that any book lover will appreciate. With these simple patterns and tips, you’ll be able to create beautiful bookmarks in no time at all. So the next time you find yourself in need of a last-minute gift, grab your yarn and hook, and get stitching!
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Thank you for the cute bookmark patterns. I make small gifts for the ladies in my church for Mother’s Day, and these would be great!
I made the 4-Leaf Clover Bookmark as a handmade item for a yarn swap, and really went to town adding lots of beads to the chain-stitch “tail” (knotting the “tail” between beads). The pattern designer asked to add the image from my Ravelry project page for that item to her pattern page; I was glad she liked it so much!
Thank you for the cute bookmark patterns. I make small gifts for the ladies in my church for Mother’s Day, and these would be great!
I made the 4-Leaf Clover Bookmark as a handmade item for a yarn swap, and really went to town adding lots of beads to the chain-stitch “tail” (knotting the “tail” between beads). The pattern designer asked to add the image from my Ravelry project page for that item to her pattern page; I was glad she liked it so much!