Pocket Bookmark- Crochet Pattern
Hello! It’s Jennifer Ryan, the designer, and blogger behind Celtic Knot Crochet. I am happy to be sharing a crochet bookmark project here on the Clover blog!
I love to read and often will make notes in the books I’m reading which means having a pen handy is very helpful. That’s where this Pocket Bookmark comes in!
It holds a pen or pencil in its cute little pocket and also keeps your place in a book. Now that school is starting for many folks, this would also be a great addition to a backpack to help a student you know be ready to take notes and learn!
Plus, I’ve created this project to be adjustable so it can work for a variety of book sizes using very basic craft supplies.
Let’s get started!
Skill Level: Easy
Supplies:
Size 3 yarn (or DK weight) – 2 colors – 1 skein of each color is more than enough for one bookmark
3.75mm (F) Clover crochet hooks- Art No. 1044/F
Jumbo tapestry needle by Clover- Art No. 3113
5” of elastic (I used a matching hair elastic)
3 buttons (16mm)
Optional: Sew-on jewelry charm
Finished Measurements: Main pocket section = 7 ¼” long x 2 1/4” wide
Each strap is about 5 ½” long before sewing to pocket section
You can find a large-print instant downloadable PDF of this pattern by clicking here and purchasing it in my Etsy shop.
[Etsy shop link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticKnotCrochet]
Abbreviations:
YO (yarn over)
Hk (hook)
Lp (loop)
Ch (chain)
St (stitch)
Sp (space)
Sc (single crochet)
Sl st (slip stitch)
Special Stitches:
Back Bar of the Chain = When looking at the right side of a chain, you see many “V’s” and the chain looks like a braid. Turn the chain over and you see a series of bumps – it is in these bumps that you will work across the chain to produce a cord with even edges along both sides
Click here to watch a short video tutorial on my Youtube Channel about this technique
Back Loop Only = Insert hook into the back loop of each stitch
Click here to watch a short video tutorial on my Youtube Channel about this technique
Sc join (single crochet join) = With slip knot on hk, insert hk into st; YO, draw up a lp; YO, pull through both lps on hk
Notes:
The project is worked in the round for the pocket and then worked in rows for the top of the pocket section
Then the straps, elastic, and buttons are sewn on
Instructions:
Special stitches are written in bold and italicized text and defined above
Pocket Section:
With main color ch 22
Row 1: Working in the back bar of the chain, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. Do not turn. (21 sc)
Round 2: Now working in rounds and working in the back loop only, sc in 1st sc of Row 1 and in each sc around forming a tube. (21 sc)
Continue working in a spiral until 21 rounds total are completed (or “pocket” measures approximately 4 ½” long)
Row 22: Still working in the back loop only, sc in each of the next 4 sts; Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 23: Now working in both loops, ch 1; sc in 1st st and in each of the next 8 sts; Leave remaining sts unworked; Turn. (9 sc)
Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Rows 25 – 37: Repeat Round 24. Fasten off. (This section of the project working in rows will measure
approximately 2 ½” above the pocket edge)
Edging:
With contrasting color Sc join in any st along the edge of pocket section; sc in each st around making sure to work (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner; join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off.
Straps – Make 2:
With edging color ch 25
Row 1: Working in the back bar of the chain, sc in 2nd ch and in each ch across. Turn. (24 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off with a long tail for assembly.
Assembly and Finishing:
Using the photo as a guide sew the ends of straps to center of the top and bottom of pocket section on the back
Thread elastic onto the end of one strap and fold over strap end to form a small loop – sew the loop in place
Sew buttons onto other strap end (so on the front when project laid flat)
Optional: Sew on a decorative charm to the front of the pocket
Other fun embellishment ideas:
- Add an embroidered initial
- Sew on a crocheted mini-heart or flower
- Sew on a decorative patch
- Sew on a decorative button
Tada! Your Pocket Bookmark is complete!
I hope you enjoyed making this project and using it while you read.
Remember you can find a large-print instant downloadable PDF of this pattern by clicking here and purchasing it in my Etsy shop.
[Etsy shop link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticKnotCrochet]
Please tag me @celticknotcrochet and use the #celticknotcrochet on Instagram – I would love to see your Pocket Bookmark!
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