If you love books and handmade gifts, this crochet bookmark flower is the perfect little project. This free bookmark flower pattern turns a small amount of pink and green cotton yarn into a sweet five-petal blossom with a leaf and a long chain stem that hugs your page. It is simple, quick and beginner friendly, and every step comes with photos so you can follow along without guessing.
In this guide you will find the full written crochet bookmark flower pattern, the materials list, the abbreviations, close-up flower and leaf pictures, finishing tips and answers to the most common questions about making a bookmark flower. Grab your 3.5mm hook and let’s start.
Quick answer: how do you make a bookmark flower? Make a five-petal flower from a magic ring (sc 4 into MR, then petals of ch 5, then hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc around each petal). Make a leaf from ch 8 and finish with ch 30 for the stem. Attach the leaf to the flower with the yarn tail, weave in the ends and your crochet bookmark flower is done.
In this post
- Why you will love this bookmark flower
- Pattern overview
- Materials
- Abbreviations
- Crochet bookmark flower: the flower
- bookmark flower: leaf and chain
- Finishing touches
- Tips for a perfect crochet bookmark flower
- Gift ideas and variations
- FAQ
Why You Will Love This Crochet Bookmark Flower
A crochet bookmark flower is one of the most satisfying small crochet projects because it is quick, uses very little yarn and makes a gift people actually keep. Here is why this easy bookmark flower is worth your time:
- Beginner friendly: only basic stitches plus one treble crochet, and a simple magic ring start.
- Uses scraps: pink and green cotton yarn leftovers are enough for a crochet bookmark flower.
- Fast: a simple crochet bookmark pattern like this one is usually finished in a short crafting session.
- Gift ready: a handmade bookmark flower is lovely for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, teachers and book clubs.
- Customizable: change the colors or the chain length to match any book, reader or season.
Crochet Bookmark Flower Pattern Overview
| Project | bookmark flower with leaf and chain stem |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Beginner / advanced beginner |
| Yarn | Pink and green cotton yarn |
| Hook | 3.5mm crochet hook |
| Parts | Flower (4 rounds), leaf + chain (4 rounds), finishing |
| Stem length | ch 30 or your preferred length |
| Terms | US crochet terms |
| Cost | Free pattern |
Materials for the Crochet Bookmark Flower
You only need a few supplies to crochet a bookmark flower. Cotton yarn is the best choice because it keeps the petals neat and the chain firm.
- Pink cotton yarn (flower)
- Green cotton yarn (leaf and chain)
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Crochet Bookmark Flower Abbreviations (US Terms)
This bookmark flower pattern is written in US crochet terms. Keep this list handy while you work:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- MR – magic ring
- ss – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
How to Crochet the Bookmark Flower: The Flower Petals
Start your bookmark flower with the pink cotton yarn. The flower is worked in four short rounds, and the petals are built from chains that you then fill with taller stitches.
R1: sc 4 into MR, ss.
R2: ch 5, ss into next stitch (repeat for 5 petals).
R3: into the petals work (hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc), then ss into the stitch between petals. Repeat for all 5 petals.
R4: ch 1 and fasten off.
Each petal of the bookmark flower is wrapped with hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc so the petals look full and rounded. The slip stitch between petals keeps the shape tidy. When you finish round 3, check that all five petals sit evenly around the center before you fasten off.
How to Crochet the Bookmark Flower: Leaf and Chain
Switch to green cotton yarn for the second part of the bookmark flower. The leaf is worked on both sides of a starting chain, and the long chain that follows becomes the stem of your bookmark.
R1: ch 8.
R2: start in the next stitch from the hook (hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc).
R3: turn your work and repeat the same stitches (hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc), ss.
R4: ch 30 (or your preferred length).
Working both sides of the starting chain gives the bookmark flower leaf its pointed oval shape. Use your stitch marker at the beginning of the round if you find it hard to see where the stitches start and end.
Finishing Touches for Your Bookmark Flower
This is the part that turns the pieces into a real crochet bookmark flower. It only takes a minute:
- Once you have finished your ch 30, cut the yarn leaving a tail.
- Attach the leaf by the tail to the flower.
- Weave in any loose bits and cut the yarn.
Tips for a Perfect Crochet Bookmark Flower
- Choose cotton yarn. It holds the petals of your bookmark flower open and does not fuzz inside a book.
- Pull the magic ring tight. A closed center makes the crochet bookmark flower look neat from the front.
- Use a stitch marker. It helps you count the five petals of the bookmark flower correctly.
- Test the chain length. Make ch 30 first, then adjust the next crochet bookmark flower for thicker or thinner books.
- Keep the tension even. Loose stitches make floppy petals, very tight stitches make the flower curl.
- Weave in ends well. A bookmark flower is handled often, so secure the tails firmly.
Crochet Bookmark Flower Gift Ideas and Variations
Once you know the basic bookmark flower, it is easy to make many versions. Try yellow petals with a green leaf for a sunflower mood, white petals for a wedding favor, or red petals for Valentine’s Day. A crochet bookmark flower also looks lovely tucked inside a greeting card, tied to a book as a present, or added to a small gift box for a friend, mom or teacher.
If you plan to sell your work, a set of three or five matching bookmark flowers in different colors makes a charming listing for Etsy, a craft fair or a social media shop. Share your finished crochet bookmark flower on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook so other crocheters can find the pattern. You can also add your project to Ravelry to keep a record of your yarn and hook. New to the craft? Read a short overview of crochet to learn the basics before you start.
Crochet Bookmark Flower FAQ
What is the easiest way to make a crochet bookmark flower?
The easiest bookmark flower is made in three small parts: a five-petal flower worked from a magic ring, a textured leaf worked from a chain of 8, and a long chain stem of about 30 chains. Join the leaf to the flower with the yarn tail, weave in the ends and your crochet bookmark flower is ready to slip over a page.
What hook size and yarn should I use for a bookmark flower?
Use a 3.5mm crochet hook with pink and green cotton yarn. Cotton gives the crochet bookmark flower crisp petals and a sturdy chain that will not stretch out of shape inside a book.
How long should the chain be on a bookmark flower?
The pattern uses ch 30, but you can chain longer or shorter. Hold the chain against your favorite book first: the flower should sit just outside the top edge of the page while the leaf rests between the pages.
Is this crochet bookmark flower pattern beginner friendly?
Yes. This simple crochet bookmark pattern uses only chain, single crochet, slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet. If you can work into a magic ring, you can finish this bookmark flower in a short crafting session.
Is there a free crochet bookmark flower pattern PDF?
This page is the full free bookmark flower pattern with written instructions and photos. To save a free crochet bookmark patterns PDF for yourself, use your browser’s Print option and choose Save as PDF.
Can I sell items made from this crochet bookmark flower pattern?
You are welcome to sell finished bookmark flowers you make by hand, for example on Etsy or at craft fairs. Please credit this pattern and do not copy or resell the pattern text or photos themselves.
Final Thoughts on This Crochet Bookmark Flower
This free bookmark flower pattern is a small, pretty project you can make again and again. With cotton yarn, a 3.5mm hook and a few simple stitches, you can crochet a bookmark flower in pink and green, or in any colors you love. If you enjoyed this crochet bookmark flower, save the pattern, share it with a fellow crocheter and tag your finished bookmark flower so we can admire it. Happy crocheting!
