Crochet bookmarks are quick to work up and they make excellent gifts to anyone who loves books and reading.
And with this Heart & Leaf Bookmarks pattern you will learn tapestry crochet technique which is quite easy to master. Plus it’s so fun to crochet an image using two colors of thread.
The project uses basic crochet stitches and with somewhat challenging tapestry technique I would say the skill level is easy to intermediate.
I recommend using size 3 cotton thread but in case you want to use a different yarn, check out this great source for yarn substitution.
I also have a few book recommendations that are my latest favorites on Amazon. I hope it’s helpful for you to choose the perfect one to go along with the new crochet bookmarks:
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF HEART BOOKMARK
WRITTEN PATTERN OF HEART BOOKMARK
I use Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread size 3, colors White (color A) and Scarlet (color B). One ball has 150 yds and one of each is enough. Crochet hook is size 2 mm. My bookmark measures about 2 inches wide and 9 inches long.
My Amazon picks:
Abbreviations: ch = chain sc = single crochet Pattern notes: Fasten off and cut off yarn at the end of each row. A1 = sc 1 with color A B2 = sc 2 with color B
- With color B ch 51, cut off, fasten off.
- Row 1 = with color B sc in each ch (51 sc).
- Rows 2-3 = with color A sc in each ch (51 sc).
- Row 4 = keeping color B inside stitches sc 8 with color A, don’t finish the last sc but keep last 2 loops on hook, change to color B and pull it through 2 loops (= switching colors here and throughout), sc 2 with color B keeping color A inside stitches, change to A and sc 10 (always keep the second thread inside the stitches), repeat (B2, A10) twice, end the row with B2, A5.
- Row 5 = A7, (B4, A8) three times, B4, A4
- Row 6 = A6, (B2, A2, B2, A6) three times, B2, A2, B2, A3
- Row 7 = A5, (B2, A3, B2, A5) three times, B2, A3, B2, A3
- Row 8 = A4, (B2, A3, B2, A5) three times, B2, A3, B2, A4
- Row 9 = A3, (B2, A3, B2, A5) three times, B2, A3, B2, A5
- Row 10 = A4, (B2, A3, B2, A5) three times, B2, A3, B2, A4
- Row 11 = A5, (B2, A3, B2, A5) three times, B2, A3, B2, A3
- Row 12 = A6, (B2, A2, B2, A6) three times, B2, A2, B2, A3
- Row 13 = A7, (B4, A8) three times, B4, A4
- Row 14 = A8, (B2, A10) three times, B2, A5
- Rows 15-16 = A51
- Row 17 = B51
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF LEAF BOOKMARK
WRITTEN PATTERN OF LEAF BOOKMARK
I use Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread size 3, colors White (color A) and Sage (color B). One ball has 150 yds and one of each is enough. Crochet hook is size 2 mm. My bookmark measures about 2 inches wide and 9 inches long.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
Pattern notes:
Fasten off and cut off yarn at the end of each row.
A1 = sc 1 with color A
B2 = sc 2 with color B
- With color A ch 51, cut off, fasten off.
- Row 1 = with color A sc in each ch (51 sc).
- Row 2 = keeping color B inside stitches sc 6 with color A, don’t finish the last sc but keep last 2 loops on hook, change to color B and pull it through 2 loops (= switching colors here and throughout), sc 2 with color B keeping color A inside stitches, change to A and sc 1 (always keep the second thread inside the stitches), change to B and sc 2, change to A and sc 11, repeat B2, A1, B2, A11, end the row with B2, A1, B2, A8.
- Rows 3-4 = A5, (B3, A1, B3, A9) twice, B3, A1, B3, A7
- Row 5 = A6, (B2, A1, B2, A11) twice, B2, A1, B2, A8
- Row 6 = A7, (B1, A1, B1, A3, B2, A8) twice, B1, A1, B1, A3, B2, A4
- Row 7 = A8, (B1, A3, B4, A8) twice, B1, A3, B4, A3
- Row 8 = A8, (B1, A2, B5, A8) twice, B1, A2, B5, A3
- Row 9 = A4, (B4, A1, B2, A9) twice, B4, A1, B2, A8
- Row 10 = A3, (B1, A4, B1, A2, B5, A3) twice, B1, A4, B1, A2, B5, A3
- Row 11 = A8, (B1, A3, B4, A8) twice, B1, A3, B4, A3
- Row 12 = A7, (B1, A1, B1, A3, B2, A8) twice, B1, A1, B1, A3, B2, A4
- Row 13 = A6, (B2, A1, B2, A11) twice, B2, A1, B2, A8
- Rows 14-15 = A5, (B3, A1, B3, A9) twice, B3, A1, B3, A7
- Row 16 = A6, (B2, A1, B2, A11) twice, B2, A1, B2, A8
- Row 17 = A51
The crochet bookmarks definitely need blocking after you finish them. Make it wet, stretch it out on blocking mat and attach it with pins. I also spray some starch to give it extra firm shape. Let it dry completely before removing the pins.
Would you like more gift ideas? Check out my other tutorials of crochet gifts.
Happy crocheting!
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