About This Flower Bookmark Crochet Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet a small flower bookmark with a leafy stem and a tiny bell at the end. It combines basic stitches like DC, TR, HDC and slip stitch to form petals and leaves. You can make just the flower or continue to form a decorative stem and loops to mark pages. The design is quick, portable and makes a lovely handmade gift.
Designed in US crochet terms and worked in cotton yarn for good stitch definition. The pattern is short and repeatable so you can make variations quickly.
Why You'll Love This Flower Bookmark Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming floral bookmark that brightens any book. I enjoy how quickly a finished piece appears, making it a great project between larger works. The pattern is flexible — you can stop after the flower or keep going to create a long leafy stem and add a little bell. I also love that it uses cotton yarn so the petals hold their shape and the colors pop beautifully.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with color when I make this bookmark; try soft pastels for a vintage feel or bright neons for modern contrast.
You can make the bookmark longer or shorter by repeating row 7 more or fewer times; I often add extra repeats for larger books.
I sometimes replace the bell with a small tassel or a bead for a quieter, more elegant finish.
Swap the cotton yarn for a sport weight or fingering yarn with a smaller hook to create a delicate mini bookmark perfect for gifting.
If you want a sturdier stem, crochet a second stem and seam it together or add a thin wire inside to make it slightly posable.
Try embroidering a tiny initial on the back of the flower center before finishing for a personalized touch.
Use variegated yarn for the petals for an unexpected color transition without changing colors manually.
For a festive look, use metallic thread or a sparkly yarn for the last chain and bell area to make it holiday-ready.
I also like attaching a keyring to the end instead of a bell to convert the design into a cute bag charm or key accessory.
To change the petal shape, alter the TR/DC sequence in rounds 3-5; test on a scrap to see how the petal size changes.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the slip stitch color change at the base of the first leaf; change color with the slip stitch so your join is tidy and the stem picks up cleanly.
✗ Forgetting to fasten off if you only want the flower; stop and fasten off at the bottom of the first leaf to make a standalone flower.
✗ Working with inconsistent tension when making petals will cause uneven petal sizes; maintain an even, relaxed tension and count stitches as you finish each petal.
✗ Not securing the bell or tail ends properly can lead to a loose finish; weave in ends securely and sew the bell on firmly to prevent it falling off.
