Bring a little floral beauty to your reading time with this crochet calla lily bookmark. Featuring a graceful white flower, a sunny yellow stamen, and an olive-green cord with a curled spiral detail, this handmade bookmark captures the elegant shape of a calla lily in a delicate crochet design.
Whether you enjoy crocheting flowers, creating handmade accessories, or making thoughtful gifts for book lovers, this floral bookmark is a lovely project to add to your crochet collection. The flower, narrow green cord, and decorative spiral work together to create a design that looks beautiful peeking out between the pages of a book.
This free crochet calla lily bookmark pattern uses US crochet terminology and includes instructions for the white petal, yellow stamen, olive-green cord, and final assembly. Follow the written instructions and use the available diagrams as a visual reference when working on the project.
What Makes This Crochet Calla Lily Bookmark Special?
The distinctive feature of this crochet flower bookmark is its calla lily shape. The white petal begins as a circular base and develops a taller, pointed edge using different crochet stitches. Once folded and assembled, the petal forms an open flower around the contrasting yellow center.
The olive-green bookmark cord adds a botanical touch, while the curled detail gives the finished piece extra character. Together, the three colors create a recognizable flower-inspired accessory without the need for a separate stem or additional decorative pieces.
This design is also an opportunity to practice working in the round, increasing stitches, changing stitch heights, and assembling separate crochet components into one finished object.
Materials for the Crochet Calla Lily Bookmark
Gather the following crochet supplies before starting:
- White yarn for the flower petal.
- Yellow yarn for the stamen.
- Olive-green yarn for the bookmark cord and spiral detail.
- A crochet hook suitable for your yarn. A 2 mm hook was used for this sample.
- A yarn needle for sewing the components together and weaving in ends.
- Scissors.
Yarn and hook note: Choose a crochet hook that suits your yarn, preferably the smallest hook that allows you to work comfortably while keeping your stitches tight and close together for a neat, firm result. The finished dimensions will depend on your chosen yarn and hook size.
Skill Level and Crochet Terminology
This project is intended for crocheters at the beginner level who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches and are ready to explore a few additional techniques. The pattern uses increases, taller stitches, a picot, and simple sewing during assembly.
All instructions use US crochet terminology. Remember that US and UK crochet stitch names differ, so use the abbreviations below when following the pattern.
Abbreviations
- MC: Magic circle.
- ch: Chain.
- sl st: Slip stitch.
- st/sts: Stitch/stitches.
- dc: Double crochet.
- tr: Treble crochet.
- dtr: Double treble crochet.
- picot: Picot stitch.
- 2 dc in 1 st: Work 2 double crochet stitches in the same stitch.
Notes Before You Begin
- The pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
- Work stitches into the indicated stitches.
- Join each round with a slip stitch wherever specified.
- The beginning chain-3 counts as the first double crochet in the petal rounds where indicated.
- For the picot, chain 3 and slip stitch into the first chain.
Calla Lily Bookmark Crochet Diagrams
Use these crochet diagrams as visual references while following the written instructions. Each diagram illustrates one part of the calla lily bookmark: the white flower petal, the yellow stamen, and the olive-green bookmark cord with its spiral leaf detail.
1. Crochet Calla Lily Petal Diagram
Follow the petal diagram alongside the written instructions for Rounds 1–4 to help visualize the flower's shape and stitch placement.
2. Yellow Stamen Crochet Diagram
Refer to this diagram when making the yellow center of the flower, using the chain and slip-stitch instructions provided in the pattern.
3. Bookmark Cord and Spiral Leaf Diagram
Use this diagram to follow the olive-green bookmark cord instructions and visualize the curled spiral detail worked with groups of double crochet stitches.
How to Crochet a Calla Lily Bookmark
The bookmark is made in separate components before assembly: a white flower petal, a yellow stamen, and an olive-green cord with a spiral detail. Work through each section in order, then sew the pieces together to complete the flower bookmark.
Step 1: Crochet the White Calla Lily Petal
With white yarn.
The petal is worked in the round. Increases shape its base, while taller stitches form the pointed edge. The final slip-stitch round finishes the outer edge before assembly.
- Round 1: Make a magic circle (MC). Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), then work 11 dc into the magic circle. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (12 dc, including the beginning ch-3)
- Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), then work 1 dc in the same joining stitch. Work 2 dc in each remaining stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
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Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), then
work 1 dc in the same joining stitch. Work the following sequence:
- Repeat (1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the following st) 5 times.
- In the next stitch, work 1 dc, 1 tr, and 1 dtr in the same stitch.
- Make a picot stitch.
- In the next stitch, work 1 dtr, 1 tr, and 1 dc in the same stitch.
- Repeat (2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the following st) 5 times.
- Work 2 dc in the last stitch.
- Round 4: Work 1 sl st in each stitch around. Join as needed and fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for assembly.
Picot note: Use a standard small picot: ch 3 and sl st into the first chain.
Step 2: Make the Yellow Stamen
With yellow yarn.
- Ch 10.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sl st in each chain across.
- Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for attaching the stamen inside the flower.
This narrow, textured yellow piece becomes the center of the calla lily. Its contrasting color adds a bright detail inside the white petal.
Step 3: Crochet the Olive-Green Bookmark Cord and Spiral Leaf
With olive-green yarn.
- Ch 103.
- Turn. Starting in the fourth chain from the hook, work 3 dc in the same chain.
- Work 3 dc in each of the next 14 chains. This creates a curled, spiral section at one end of the cord.
- Ch 2, then join with a sl st in next ch.
- Work 3 additional sl sts in next st and the following 2 sts.
- Fasten off.
How to Assemble the Crochet Calla Lily Bookmark
Once all three components are ready, assemble the flower carefully. The goal is to keep the top of the petal open while securing the yellow center and green cord at the base.
- Insert the stamen. Place the yellow stamen inside the white petal, positioning it so the yellow tip is visible near the opening.
- Shape the flower. Fold the white petal lengthwise around the stamen to create the characteristic calla lily shape.
- Close the base. Using the white yarn tail and a yarn needle, sew together three stitches along the bottom edge with the corresponding three stitches on the opposite side. Secure the flower without flattening its open upper portion.
- Attach the bookmark cord. Insert the top end of the olive-green cord into the bottom of the flower.
- Secure discreetly. Tie a secure knot at the end of the cord. Insert the knotted end into the base of the flower and secure it discreetly, making sure the knot is completely hidden inside the flower.
- Finish. Weave in all loose ends and adjust the flower, stamen, and spiral detail to match the finished design.
Finishing Checklist
Before using your finished bookmark, check each of the following:
- The white petal holds its funnel-like shape.
- The yellow stamen is visible inside the flower.
- The flower base is securely sewn closed.
- The olive-green cord is firmly attached and the join is hidden.
- The spiral detail curls naturally.
- All yarn ends are woven in securely.
Take a final look at the flower from the front and side. Make sure the petal remains open at the top and the yellow center is visible. The finished bookmark should have a distinct flower at one end and a long cord to sit between the pages of your book.
Ideas for Using Your Crochet Flower Bookmark
A handmade calla lily bookmark is a lovely accessory for your personal reading collection. Its flower shape also makes it a thoughtful small gift for someone who enjoys books, flowers, gardening, or handmade accessories.
- Add it to a book gift for a friend or family member.
- Make one as a small handmade present for a book lover.
- Use the floral design as inspiration for a collection of crochet bookmarks.
- Pair it with a handwritten note for a personal, handmade touch.
These are suggested uses for the finished project; the pattern itself remains the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet calla lily bookmark suitable for beginners?
The pattern is intended for beginner-level crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to try increases, treble crochet, double treble crochet, a picot, and simple sewing. If these techniques are new to you, take your time with the flower shaping and assembly.
What materials do I need to crochet this bookmark?
You need white, yellow, and olive-green yarn, a crochet hook suitable for your yarn, a yarn needle, and scissors. A 2 mm hook was used for the sample. Exact yarn quantities and yarn weight are not specified.
Which crochet terminology does the pattern use?
The instructions use US crochet terminology. The abbreviations include dc for double crochet, tr for treble crochet, and dtr for double treble crochet.
How is the calla lily flower assembled?
Position the yellow stamen inside the white petal, fold the petal around it, sew the base closed as instructed, and attach the olive-green cord inside the flower base. Finish by weaving in the yarn ends and adjusting the flower and spiral detail.
How large will the finished bookmark be?
The final size will depend on the yarn and hook size you choose.
Discover More Free Crochet Flower Bookmark Patterns
If you enjoy crocheting flowers, explore more floral bookmark designs from Sweet Sam Design. These patterns offer additional inspiration for creating handmade accessories and gifts.
- Free Crochet Tulip Bookmark Pattern
- Crochet Tiny Rosebud Bookmark Pattern
- Free Crochet Aster Flower Bookmark Pattern
- Gazania Bookmark Free Pattern
You can also explore the French versions of the tulip, rosebud, and aster flower bookmark patterns:
- Marque-page tulipe au crochet
- Marque-page fleur crochet bouton de rose
- Marque-page fleur d'aster au crochet
Choose your favorite flower, gather your yarn, and enjoy making a handmade bookmark inspired by nature. When your calla lily is finished, share your creation with the crochet community and inspire other makers to try a floral project of their own.
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