Free pattern available: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2026/06/bookworm-bookmark.html

The Bookworm Bookmark is a quick, easy, and no-sew project from Sweet Softies’ Chapter Keepers Collection. It features a cute bookworm with a spiffy bowtie, and a long, wavy body. It’s the perfect scrap yarn project as it uses very little yardage. This handmade gift would be perfect for book lovers. Whether for personal use, gifting, or selling at craft fairs, the Bookworm Bookmark is a delightful way to bring a bit of whimsical crochet charm to every page you turn!

SIZE
Approximately 10” in length

MATERIALS
Medium weight 4 yarn in desired colors (I used approximately 7 yards of green and 1 yard of red)
2.75mm crochet hook
5mm crochet hook
6mm plastic safety eyes
Stuffing
Scissors

LEVEL
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED (US TERMINOLOGY)
MR = magic ring
FO = fasten off
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
dc = double crochet
dc-inc = insert 2 dc in the same st
dc-dec = dc 2 sts together

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