How to Crochet a Flower Bookmark - Easy Free Pattern



Finished crochet flower bookmark with a delicate handmade flower and wooden bead details

This easy crochet flower bookmark is a lovely little project that combines handmade charm with everyday usefulness. Featuring a beautiful crocheted flower, a delicate chain cord, and two wooden pearls, this floral accessory makes reading even more special.

If you are looking for a free crochet pattern that is quick, enjoyable, and suitable for beginners, this crochet flower bookmark is a wonderful choice. It is also an excellent stash-busting crochet project because you can use a small amount of leftover yarn to create something beautiful and practical.

With simple stitches and clear written instructions, you can make this easy crochet flower bookmark for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift for a book lover.


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What Makes This Crochet Flower Bookmark Special?

  • A decorative crocheted flower with a dimensional appearance.
  • A delicate crochet chain cord with two wooden pearls.
  • A small crochet project that uses leftover yarn.
  • A beginner-friendly design using basic crochet techniques.
  • A lovely handmade gift for readers, teachers, and crochet lovers.
DIY crochet flower bookmark made with yarn, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your books

Materials and Supplies

  • Yarn in one color of your choice.
  • 2.5 mm crochet hook.
  • 2 wooden pearls.
  • Scissors.
  • Yarn needle for weaving in the ends.

Yarn tip: This is a great leftover yarn crochet project. Choose a yarn that works comfortably with your 2.5 mm hook and use a consistent tension for a neat flower.

Skill Level and Pattern Information

  • Skill level: Beginner.
  • Project: Crochet flower bookmark.
  • Terminology: US crochet terms.
  • Hook size: 2.5 mm.
  • Colors: One yarn color.
  • Decoration: Two wooden pearls.
  • Pattern format: Written crochet instructions.

US Crochet Abbreviations

  • MC: Magic circle.
  • ch: Chain.
  • sl st: Slip stitch.
  • dc: Double crochet.
  • tr: Treble crochet.
  • st(s): Stitch(es).

How to Crochet a Flower Bookmark

Follow these written instructions to crochet the flower and create its decorative bookmark cord.

Step 1: Crochet the Flower Center

Start by making a magic circle (MC).

  1. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc).
  2. Work 14 dc into the magic circle.
  3. Join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Total: 15 dc.

Step 2: Crochet the First Flower Round

  1. Ch 4 (counts as the first tr).
  2. Work 3 tr in the next st.
  3. Work 3 tr in the following st.
  4. Repeat the following sequence 4 times:

[1 tr in the next st, 3 tr in the next st, 3 tr in the following st]

Join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4.

Step 3: Crochet the Second Flower Round

  1. Ch 4 (counts as the first tr).
  2. Work 3 tr in the next st.
  3. Work 3 tr in each of the next 5 sts.
  4. Repeat the following sequence 4 times:

[1 tr in the next st, 3 tr in the next st, 3 tr in each of the following 5 sts]

Join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4.

Step 4: Fasten Off

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Your beautiful crochet flower is complete!

Free Crochet Flower Diagram and Stitch Symbol Chart

Prefer following visual instructions? You can use the crochet diagram below to follow the construction of this flower. The chart illustrates all three rounds, from the magic circle and flower center to the completed flower.

3-Round Crochet Flower Chart

Free crochet flower diagram showing all three rounds of the flower bookmark pattern

Crochet flower chart – all 3 rounds.

Crochet Chart Symbols and Stitch Legend

Use the following stitch legend to understand the symbols shown in the crochet diagram. Check the legend before starting each round to identify the stitches correctly.

Crochet chart stitch symbol legend explaining the symbols used in the flower diagram

Crochet stitch symbols and chart legend.

Helpful tip: Follow the three rounds in sequence and use the stitch legend to identify each symbol. The written instructions below provide the corresponding step-by-step crochet directions.

Handmade crochet flower to use as a decorative crochet appliqué for accessories, handmade cards, bags, or other creative projects

How to Make the Decorative Crochet Bookmark Cord

Now it is time to turn your crochet flower into a practical floral bookmark using two wooden pearls and a simple crochet chain.

  1. Cut approximately 3 metres of yarn.
  2. Fold the yarn in half to find the centre, then thread one wooden pearl onto the middle of the yarn.
  3. Pass both yarn ends through the centre of the flower, from front to back, positioning the pearl neatly in the centre of the flower's front side.
  4. You should now have two yarn ends extending from the back of the flower.
  5. Using one yarn end, make a chain to your desired bookmark length.
  6. Using the second yarn end, work 1 slip stitch into each chain along the length of the chain.
  7. Continue until you reach the end of the chain, then secure the yarn neatly.
  8. Thread the remaining wooden pearl onto the yarn ends and tie a secure knot to hold it in place.

This creates a beautiful decorative bookmark cord with one wooden pearl at the flower and another wooden pearl at the opposite end.

Easy crochet flower bookmark featuring a three-round flower and a long crochet chain cord

Helpful Tips for a Beautiful Crochet Flower Bookmark

  • Keep your stitches consistent to achieve a neat flower.
  • Use a yarn color that complements your favorite books and accessories.
  • Adjust the chain length to suit your preferred bookmark size.
  • Secure both wooden pearls carefully so they stay in place.
  • Weave in loose ends neatly for a clean finish.

Creative Ways to Use Your Crochet Flower

The crocheted flower can also inspire other small handmade projects. Consider using a similar flower motif as a decorative crochet appliqué for accessories, handmade cards, bags, or other creative projects.

Discover More Crochet Flower Bookmark Patterns

If you love crochet flowers and handmade bookmarks, explore these other floral projects from Sweet Sam Design:

Final Thoughts

This easy crochet flower bookmark is a charming combination of creativity and practicality. With a little yarn, a 2.5 mm hook, and two wooden pearls, you can create a beautiful handmade accessory that makes every reading moment more special.

Whether you make it for yourself or give it as a thoughtful handmade gift, this quick crochet project is a lovely way to turn leftover yarn into something useful and beautiful.

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