This crochet bookmark crochet yarn craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- Embroidery floss (3 colours)
- Crochet Bookmark Pattern (No Ads)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials.This crochet bookmark is made with embroidery floss!
Stem:
- With green embroidery floss, chain 91.
- Insert 1 slip stitch in each of the first 20 chs, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook.
- Leaf:Ch 6.
- Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work the following sts into successive chs:1 sl st, 1 single crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 sc, 1 sl st.This completes the first small leaf.
- Sl st into each of the next 20 chs.
- Rep these steps (make a leaf, insert 20 sl st, etc.) across.You should end up with 4 leaves. Then finish the row with 1 sl st in each of the last 10 chs (instead of 20).
- Ch 1.
- Turn your work and begin working in the back of the foundation ch.Insert 1 sl st into each of the first 20 chs.
- Make a leaf, following the same st pattern as before.This leaf should sit halfway between 2 of the other leaves, but on the opposite side of the stem.
- Rep the same pattern again (20 sl st, leaf, 20 sl st, etc.), finishing with 1 sl st in each of the last 10 chs.
- Fasten off the embroidery floss.
Large Leaf:
- Ch 16 (with the same green embroidery floss).
- Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work the following sts, placing 1 st in each ch across:1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 half double crochet, 3 dc, 3 triple crochet, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st.
- Ch 1.
- Turn your work and, working in the back of the foundation ch, rep the same st pattern on the other side.(1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 3 tr, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st.)
- Fasten off the embroidery floss.
Flower:
- Using yellow floss (for the flower’s center), insert 6 sc in a magic circle. Pull the tail to tighten and sl st in the first st to join.
- Ch 1 and insert 2 sc in each st around (an increase). Sl st in the first st to join.Fasten off the embroidery floss.
- Attach pink floss (or another flower colour) to one of the sts on the yellow circle. Ch 6.
- Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, insert the following sts into successive chs across:1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc, 1 sl st.(This is the same st pattern as the small leaves.)
- Sl st in the next st on the circle to anchor the petal.
- Rep this petal pattern around, for a total of 12 petals.Finish the last petal with a sl st in the first st. Fasten off the embroidery floss.
Assembly:
- Here are the stem, large leaf, and flower that we’ll be sewing together.
- Start by sewing the large leaf to one end of the stem.
- Sew the flower to the other end of the stem, attaching at the back center of the flower.
- Weave in all the ends.
Blocking (optional):
- Soak the bookmark in water, then gently squeeze out the excess.
- Pin the bookmark to a piece of foam board, or another type of blocking board.We chose not to block the large leaf, so start by placing a pin at the bottom of the stem. Gently stretch the bookmark and place another pin in the center of the flower. Then pin each small leaf in place, stretching them slightly as you go.Allow the bookmark to dry completely.
- Once dry, remove the pins. You’ll be able to see the difference in how the flower and leaves lie flat.
- Your crochet bookmark is complete!
Helpful Tips
- Keep your yarn tension even so both crochet squares come out close to the same size.
- Use the hook size listed in the tutorial so the stitches are firm enough to hold the marble securely.
- Check the marble fit before closing the toy so it can move inside without slipping out.
FAQs
What yarn works best for a crochet fidget toy?
Worsted weight yarn works well because it creates a sturdy fabric that can hold a marble while still feeling soft in your hands.
What size crochet hook do I need?
Use the hook size listed in the tutorial. For this project, a 5mm crochet hook helps create stitches that are firm but still easy to work with.
What size marble should I use?
A regular glass marble is usually a good fit. Check that the marble can move inside the toy without slipping through the stitches.
Can beginners make this crochet fidget toy?
Yes, confident beginners can make it if they are comfortable chaining, working basic crochet stitches, joining pieces, and finishing yarn ends.
Can I wash a crochet marble fidget toy?
Hand wash gently and let it air dry. Avoid rough washing because the marble and stitched closure should stay secure.
Final Thoughts
When the crochet fidget toy is finished, test the marble movement gently and check that the closing stitches feel secure. This is a small project, but it is a useful way to practice tension, joining, and simple finishing while making something fun to hold.
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