A wrap-around bookmark that never falls out and never gets lost. The wide band hugs the closed pages of your favorite book, and the slim tail slips between the pages you’re reading — pretty, practical, and quietly addictive to make.

This is the perfect almost-instant-gratification project: under 40 yards of yarn, one evening on the couch, and you’ve got a finished gift. Once you make one, you’ll be casting on the next before you even put your hook down.

Why crocheters love this pattern

Tiny yarn budget — uses scraps from your stash, no full skein required.
Quick finish — most makers complete it in 1–2 hours.
Confident-beginner friendly — only four stitches (chain, single crochet, slip stitch, sc2tog). If you can sc and decrease, you’re ready.
Endlessly giftable — pair with a paperback for birthdays, book club, teacher gifts, hostess gifts, secret-santa, or a “just because.”
Stash-busting — every leftover ball is a future book thong.

What’s inside the PDF (20 pages)

Full written pattern in US crochet terms, with UK conversion table
Foundation, band, tapered body, and slim 2-stitch strap — every section walked through slowly
Row-by-row stitch table for the taper (printable and check-off-able)
Optional shell-and-chain decorative border with step-by-step instructions
“Cleaning up the edges” cleanup round before the border — for a polished finish
Eight built-in variations: Petite Pocket Thong, Hardcover Hugger, Two-Tone Color Block, Striped Strap, Textured BLO Band, Tassel & Charm finish, Cotton-for-Crispness swap, and Mini Embroidered Motif
Troubleshooting FAQ — twisted foundation chain, drifting stitch counts, wobbly decreases, curly band, and more
Care instructions for the finished thong
A small welcome gift tucked inside the PDF

Skill level: Confident Beginner. Stitches used: ch, sc, sl st, sc2tog. Optional BLO (back loop only) in one variation.

Construction at a glance: Chain 70, join into a smooth ring, work two rounds of single crochet to form the band, then transition to flat rows and decrease down to a slim 2-stitch strap. Join the end of the strap back to the band to close the loop. Optional cleanup round + scalloped border to finish.

Materials at a glance

Worsted weight (#4) yarn, 100% acrylic recommended — 25–40 yds main color
Optional: 10–15 yds of a contrast color for the border
4.5 mm (US 7) hook
Yarn needle, 2 stitch markers, scissors

Format: Instant PDF download. No physical item ships.

Questions before you buy? Send me a Ravelry message — happy to talk yarn or walk you through any step.

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