A crochet sunflower bookmark is a cheerful way to mark your place in a novel, textbook, or magazine. This project includes instructions for a sunflower bookmark and a star bookmark, with a small heart motif as another decorative option. Choose bright colors for a sunny look or experiment with other shades to make a design that suits your books.
Why Make a Crochet Sunflower Bookmark?
These handmade bookmarks combine useful function with decorative crochet motifs. The sunflower’s layered center and petals bring a bright touch to a book, while the star and heart offer simple alternatives. They can also make thoughtful handmade gifts for readers.
For a traditional sunflower palette, use yellow, khaki, and green yarn. You can also try soft and dark blues for a night-sky theme, or pink and purple for a different floral style. Keep in mind that changing yarn or hook size will affect the finished dimensions.
Materials and Pattern Details
- Yarn in three colors: yellow, khaki, and green
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfill
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly, with a few techniques that may take practice. The motifs use basic stitches, chains, and assembly. Gauge: No specific gauge is given. The finished bookmark size will vary according to the yarn and hook you choose.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase; work 2 sc in the same stitch
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- ch: chain
- ss: slip stitch
- tr: treble crochet
The pattern uses US crochet terms. Read each step before beginning, and use a stitch marker to help identify the start of a round where needed.
How to Crochet a Sunflower Bookmark
Flower Stamens: Make 2
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Work 6 sc into the ring. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1. Pull the ring closed.
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- Repeat (1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 6 times. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly. Make the second stamen with green yarn.
Join the two stamens by stitching them together as you work on the sunflower petals.
Sunflower Petals: Make 9
- With yellow yarn, begin with a slip knot.
- In the same stitch, work (ch 1, hdc, dc, ch 2).
- In the next stitch, work (dc, hdc, ch 1).
- Slip stitch into the next stitch to finish the petal.
- Repeat these steps 8 more times, making 9 petals in total.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Add enough fiberfill to the sunflower before fastening off to give the flower a fuller appearance.
Leaves: Make 2
- Make a foundation chain of 7 ch.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc, 1 sc, and 1 ss.
- Ch 2 and turn the leaf to work along the opposite side of the chain.
- Work 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc, 1 sc, and 1 ss along that side.
- Slip stitch into the next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for assembly.
Stitch the two leaves together while making the bookmark rope. Make the rope with a chain, choosing a length that suits the book you plan to use it with. Fasten off and weave in the ends, then securely attach the rope to the top of the sunflower.
How to Crochet a Star Bookmark
Star Motif
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 3; this counts as 1 dc. Work 14 dc into the ring, then slip stitch into the first chain to join.
Round 2: Ch 6. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, and 1 tr. Slip stitch into the third dc stitch from Round 1. Repeat the sequence of (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, slip stitch) 5 more times. Do not cut the yarn if you are continuing directly into the bookmark rope.
Optional Small Heart
Make a magic ring and ch 3. Work 3 tr, 3 dc, 1 ch, 3 dc, 3 tr, and 3 ch. Slip stitch into the magic ring, then fasten off and weave in the ends.
Bookmark Rope and Assembly
For a separate rope, chain until it reaches the length you want, then fasten off and weave in the ends. For a star or heart bookmark, attach the motif to one end of the rope by threading the rope through the center. Tie a secure knot or fasten it with a yarn needle.
Video and Helpful Tips
A video tutorial is available to help guide you through the techniques and assembly. Turn on subtitles in the video settings if you need them. Since the finished size depends on your materials, check the rope length against your book before securing the ends.
Make a Crochet Sunflower Bookmark for Yourself or as a Gift
A crochet sunflower bookmark adds a handmade detail to your reading routine, and the star and heart versions provide more ways to personalize the project. Use the listed materials and US stitch terms, and adjust the chain length to suit your book. Whether you choose the crochet sunflower bookmark or another motif, color choices and careful assembly help make the finished piece both useful and personal.
