Pansy Bookmark Crochet Free Pattern

Pansy Bookmark

Need an easy, quick crochet project? Need another bookmark to add to your collection? This crochet Pansy Bookmark is a fun easy project that only takes a little bit of yarn. This bookmark is adjustable for multiple lengths so it will fit any book perfectly!

This pattern is suitable for beginners.

 Materials Needed:

• 4 different colors of medium weight yarn. I used green, yellow, blue, and light blue.
• 4 mm crochet hook (or similar size)
• yarn needle to help tie off (optional)

Stitches Used in Pattern (US Terminology):

• single crochet
• slip stitch
• half double crochet
• double crochet
• treble crochet

Please do not republish or sell this pattern. This pattern was written by me. 

An easy to print PDF version of this pattern is available on my Ravelry Shop for $1.99. PDF version includes pictures as well as the pattern. All pattern sales go directly to support me!

Pansy Bookmark Crochet Pattern 

Abbreviations:

• SC = single crochet
• SL ST = slip stitch
• HDC = half double crochet
• DC = double crochet
• TR = treble crochet
• CH = chain
• INC = increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
• [#] = how many crochets you should have at the end of the row 

Flower Center:

Step 1: Create a magic ring. 

Step 2: 6 SC in the magic ring.

Step 3: Pull tight.

Step 4: SL ST in first SC to close loop.

Step 5: Tie off securely.

Flower Petals:

Step 1: Insert your hook into one of the SC and CH 4 with a new color.

Step 2: Skip one SC and SL ST in the next. CH 3.

Step 3: Skip one SC and SL ST in the next. CH 3.

Step 4: SL ST in the first SC that we put our hook into during step 1.

***You should now have three loops, two smaller ones (CH 3) and one bigger one (CH 4).

Step 5: In the big loop, do (SC, DC x 6, SC)

Step 6: In the next loop, do (SC, DC x 4, SC)

Step 7: In the next loop, do (SC, DC x 4, SC). SL ST into the big loop.

Step 8: Tie off securely. 

***For steps 9-12 we will be working in the front loops only.

Step 9: Starting between the big petal and one of the small petals (see picture for reference), insert your hook into the front loop of the first SC of the small petal. CH 2 with a new color.

Step 10: In the front loops only, (INC with DC) x 4, SC.

Step 11: In the front loops only, SC, (INC with DC) x 4, SC.

Step 12: In the front loops only, SC, (INC with DC) x 6, SC.  

***For steps 13-14 we will be working in the back loops only of the small petals

Step 13: In the back loops only, SC, (INC with TR) x 4, SC.

Step 14: In the back loops only, SC, (INC with TR) x 4, SC.

Step 15: Tie off securely.

Stem:

Step 1: Add a color to the flower by putting your hook through the middle back loop of the big petal, then place the new color onto your hook, then pull through.

Step 2: CH to the desired length of the bookmark (I did 50).

Leaf:

Step 1: CH 8 more to the end of your stem.

Step 2: In the first chain away from your hook, SC. Then move onto the next chain away from your hook and HDC. Repeat this along the chain with DC, TR, DC, HDC, SC.

Step 3: Repeat step 2 on the other side of the leaf.

Step 4: Tie off securely.