Lately, I’ve found myself in a bit of a crochet bookmark season. Maybe it’s the quiet of early mornings or the sense of calm I seek after a day of homeschooling my son, but these small projects have become a delightful addition to my daily routine.

I recently came across a lovely lace stitch in one of my old crochet books and decided to turn it into a bookmark. It’s simple, just single, double, and single crochet together stitches. You don’t even realize how quickly the rows build up. Your hands keep going, and your heart begins to rest. It’s the kind of project where you can pray, reflect, or simply breathe while you work.

This particular bookmark is long and delicate, with a little tail rope tassel at the end. At about 7.5 inches (or 10.5 inches with the tail), it stays tucked safely even in the thickest books, perfect for those longer reads that take a while to finish (hello, homeschool curriculums and devotionals!).

What I’ve come to love most about making these bookmarks is how they remind me of motherhood. Every stitch, like every lesson I teach or conversation I have with my son, may feel small in the moment – but over time, something beautiful is being built. Just like the slow formation of diamonds, it happens bit by bit, quietly, and with care.

Crocheting gives me space to think, to pray, to be still. And sometimes, in the middle of a busy and hard season, that’s exactly what our hearts need. So if you’re a mama walking the homeschool road, maybe you’ll find comfort in picking up a little project like this. Not just for the result, but for the pause it gives you. A chance to reflect, to rest, and to remember that even the smallest things we do with love can carry lasting meaning.

Want to Make One?

Continue below for the FREE crochet pattern. You can also download an ad-free, printable PDF HERE.

MATERIALS:

• Hook: No.6 Japan crochet hook / 1.00mm crochet hook
• Small yarn needle
• Yarn: 3-ply Mercerized cotton yarn (I used approximately 35 meters of Monaco yarn for one bookmark)

ABBREVIATION/STITCHES:

• ch – chain 
• sc – single crochet (US) / dc – double crochet (UK)
• dc – double crochet (US) / tr – treble stitch (UK)
• sc2tog – single crochet stitch together
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sl st – slip stitch

If you need guide with the stitches, you can always check my blog post about Basic Crochet Techniques HERE. 

NOTES:

• Chain 5 at the beginning of each row is considered as one double crochet stitch and two chains
• Make sure to leave at least 3” of yarn for securing/weaving the end.
• My finished bookmark measures approximately 1.5″ wide and 7.5″ long (10.5″ with the tassel/rope tail)
• Any variations to hook size and yarn weight will also result in a different-sized bookmark.

PATTERN

Start by making 18 chain loops.

Row 1: sc into the 2nd ch from hook, sc into each of the next remaining foundation chains, ch 1, turn. (17 sc sts made)

Row 2-Row 3: sc into each of the sts, ch 1, turn. (17 sc sts made)

Row 4: sc into the first 3 sts, ch 5, skip 3 chains, sc into each of the next 5 sts, ch 5, skip 3 chains, sc into each of the last 3 sts, ch 1, turn. 

Row 5: sc into each of the first 2 sts, ch 3, sc into the next 5ch arch, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into each of the next 3 sts, ch 3, sc into the next 5ch arch, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into each of the last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: sc into first st, ch 3, sc into the 3ch arch, sc into the next st, sc into the next 3ch arch, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into the next st, ch 3, sc into the next 3ch arch, sc into the next st, sc into the last 3ch arch, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into the last st.

Row 7: ch 5 (count as 1dc + 2ch), turn, sc into the 3ch arch, sc into each of the next 3 sts, sc into the next 3ch arch, ch 5, sc into the next 3ch arch, sc into each of the next 3 sts, sc into the last 3ch arch, ch 2, dc into the last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 8: sc into the dc st, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into each of the next 3 sts, ch 3, sc into the 5ch arch, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into each of the next 3 sts, ch 3, sc into the 3rd chain of beginning 5ch below, ch 1, turn.

Row 9: sc into first st, sc into the first 3ch arch, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into the next st, ch 3, sc into the next 3ch arch, sc into the next st, sc into the next 3ch arch, ch 3, skip 1 sc st, sc into the next st, ch 3, sc into the 3ch arch, sc into the last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 10: sc into each of the first 2 sts, sc into first 3ch arch, ch 5, sc into the next 3ch arch, sc into each of the next 3 sts, sc into next 3ch arch, ch 5, sc into the last 3ch arch, sc into each of the last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.

At this point, you’ll see that you were able to form 2 diamond-shaped stitches from the completed rows. Isn’t that amazing?!

Repeat from Row 5 to Row 10, 9 times more until it measures approximately 7.5 inches (or until you reach your desired length). My total number of completed rows to this point is 64 rows.

Do not cut yarn, continue crocheting the remaining rows below to create the tassel rope hole.

Row 65-Row 67: Repeat Row 5 to Row 7 one more time.

Row 68: sc2tog in the first sc st and in the 2ch space, 

sc into each of the next 5 sts, sc 5 timesin the 5ch arch, sc into each of the next 5 sts, sc into the 3rd chain of beginning 5ch below, ch 1, turn. (17 sc sts made)

Row 69-Row 70: sc into each of the sts, ch 1, turn. (17 sc sts made)

Fasten off and weave ends.

TAIL ROPE & MINI TASSEL

I used the same yarn as my bookmark and measured out a length of 235 cm. I then folded the yarn into three equal parts and inserted one end into the tail hole of the bookmark. Holding both ends of the yarn, I twisted it in the opposite direction until it was tight enough to hold its shape and form the rope I wanted. Finally, I made a knot, leaving about 1.5 inches of yarn at the end to create a mini tassel.

You can check How to Make a Yarn Rope video by Wylde & Plumb channel to make the bookmark tail.

May this bookmark bring joy to your hands and peace to your heart. I hope it finds its place tucked into pages that matter. Happy crocheting!