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Textured garden crochet bookmark pattern

A single crochet (UK double crochet) bookmark with a raised texture panel. US and UK stitch terms both given.

Textured garden crochet bookmark pattern
Skill
Beginner to Intermediate
Time
3-4 hours
Yarn weight
Sport
Hook
2.5 mm

Beginner to Intermediate

What the original write-up called it. Nothing here is graded again.

Sport

What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.

3-4 hours

What the original page reckoned. Your own pace is the one that matters.

About this pattern

This is a slim, flat crochet bookmark worked in single crochet (UK double crochet) with a textured double crochet panel down the centre. It uses about 40 yards (37 metres) of sport weight cotton, a small amount of contrast yarn for an optional tassel, and a 2.5 mm hook. The finished strip runs roughly 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long, and the project suits confident beginners through intermediate crocheters.

This bookmark belongs to the single crochet (UK: double crochet) family, worked in flat rows rather than turned in the round. The textured centre panel alternates taller double crochet stitches with single crochet, giving the strip a raised, ridged surface instead of a plain one. The naming divide is worth noting here, since a crocheter reading UK terms needs to treat 'single crochet' as 'double crochet' throughout, and the taller stitch as a treble rather than a double.

Construction is a single flat panel worked back and forth from a foundation chain, with no shaping, join or seam at any point. Four base rows establish the fabric, then two alternating rows repeat fifteen more times to build length, before a final row closes the piece. The result is a slim strip measuring roughly 6.5 inches (16.5 cm), finished with a simple border and an optional tassel at the top edge.

Materials

  • Sport weight cotton yarn in main color: approximately 40 yards (37 meters)
  • Small amount of contrast yarn for tassel: approximately 5 yards (5 meters)
  • 2.5 mm crochet hook (US B-1)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker if desired

The list is the pattern's own wording.

Instructions

Every round is printed as the pattern wrote it, brackets and all. Open the key beside a round to see only the short forms that round uses.

Main Pattern

  1. Foundation

    Ch 8.

    Key1
    ch
    chain
  2. Row 1

    Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (7 sts)

    Key3
    sts
    stitches
    ch
    chain
    sc
    single crochet
  3. Row 2

    Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (7 sts)

    Key4
    sts
    stitches
    ch
    chain
    sc
    single crochet
    st
    stitch
  4. Row 3

    Ch 2, dc in first st, sc in next st, repeat dc in next st and sc in next st across, ending with dc in last st. Turn. (7 sts)

    Key5
    sts
    stitches
    ch
    chain
    sc
    single crochet
    dc
    double crochet
    st
    stitch
  5. Row 4

    Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (7 sts)

    Key4
    sts
    stitches
    ch
    chain
    sc
    single crochet
    st
    stitch
  6. (7)
    Rows 5–36

    Rows 5-36: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 fifteen more times. After Row 36, you will have 7 stitches across and a bookmark length of approximately 6.5 inches (16.5 cm).

  7. Border

    Ch 1, work sc evenly around all four sides of the bookmark. Place 3 sc in each corner to help the edges lay flat. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.Step by step: Wrap contrast yarn around a piece of cardboard approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide about 20 times; tie a small piece of yarn tightly around the top of the bundle; cut the bottom loops; attach the tassel to the top edge of the bookmark using a secure knot; trim the ends evenly.

    Key4
    sl st
    slip stitch
    ch
    chain
    sc
    single crochet
    st
    stitch

Special Stitch

Textured stitch: Work 1 dc into the indicated stitch, then work 1 sc into the next stitch. This creates a gentle raised pattern across the bookmark.

Making up

  1. Step 1Weave in all yarn ends carefully using a yarn needle. Lightly block the bookmark by spraying it with water and shaping it flat. Allow it to dry completely before placing it inside a book.
  2. Step 2For the cleanest handmade crochet finish, block the bookmark gently after completing the project. Cotton yarn responds well to light moisture and shaping. Store the bookmark flat when not in use to help maintain its straight edges.
  3. Step 3Wash handmade crochet book accessories gently by hand in cool water when needed. Avoid rough handling of tassels and decorative details to keep the bookmark looking fresh.

Notes from the pattern

  • The pattern is written for a 2.5 mm (US B-1) hook; a larger hook loosens the fabric enough that the bookmark may not hold its shape between pages.
  • A stitch marker is optional but useful for flagging the start of each textured row, since the dc/sc alternation is easy to lose track of over many repeats.
  • Keep the stitch count at 7 across on every row; cotton has little give, so tension differences between plain and textured rows show clearly in the finished strip.
  • The only colour change is the contrast yarn used for the tassel, roughly 5 yards (5 metres); weave in this join neatly since the strip is narrow and ends are visible.
  • Gauge is approximately 24 single crochet stitches by 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for a bookmark, but matching it helps keep the finished strip close to the stated size.
  • The pattern overview states a finished size of approximately 7 inches x 1 inch (18 cm x 2.5 cm), though working all 36 rows as written produces a strip closer to 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long; actual length will vary slightly with tension and yarn weight.

The essentials

Rounds
7
Parts
2
Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Time
3-4 hours
Hook
2.5 mm
Yarn
Sport

Stitches you will use

  • Alternating textured stitch (double Used throughout the raised rows that repeat across the panel; watch that the sequence starts and ends correctly so the 7-stitch count holds.
  • Turning chain height changes Plain rows use a chain of 1 and textured rows use a chain of 2; using the wrong height skews the stitch count or pulls the edge in.
  • Tassel making from wrapped yarn Contrast yarn is wrapped around a 3 inch (7.5 cm) card and tied; uneven wraps leave the tassel thin or lopsided before trimming.

Troubleshooting

The strip curls or cups lengthwise instead of lying flat.

This usually comes from uneven tension between the plain single crochet rows and the taller textured rows; try a slightly larger hook or block the finished piece gently with light moisture to relax the fabric flat.

The stitch count drifts away from 7 across.

A stitch is often missed or added at the row ends during the dc/sc alternation; count stitches at the end of every row to maintain 7 stitches and place a marker at one edge to catch the error early.

The finished tassel sits lopsided or looks too thin.

This comes from inconsistent wraps around the cardboard or an uneven top knot; rewrap a full 20 turns and tie the top securely before cutting the bottom loops.

The fabric feels too thick or stiff.

Use a lighter weight yarn or loosen your tension; a dense, stiff fabric is usually caused by working the stitches too tightly.

The tassel feels heavy or bulky.

Reduce the number of yarn wraps used when making the tassel; fewer wraps around the cardboard produce a lighter, more proportional finish.

Substituting yarn

Mercerised cotton, sport weight
Keeps the same drape and crisp stitch definition as the original, with no change to the 2.5 mm hook or finished size.
Cotton-linen blend, DK weight
Produces a thicker, slightly stiffer fabric; move up to a 3 mm hook and expect the panel to reach length with fewer repeat rows.
Bamboo or silk-blend yarn, light fingering weight
Adds drape and sheen but loosens the fabric; a smaller 2 mm hook keeps the bookmark firm enough to slide between pages without stretching.

Washing and care

  • Because the main yarn is cotton, hand wash gently in cool water only when needed; cotton holds its shape well but loses crispness with hot water or machine agitation.
  • Lay the bookmark flat to dry and store it flat rather than folded, lightly re-blocking with a damp press if the edges start to curl.

FAQs

Questions

Can this bookmark be made without the textured stitch panel?

Yes, working every row as single crochet (UK double crochet) instead of alternating with double crochet still produces a usable flat strip. It loses the raised texture that gives the design its name, but the construction stays the same.

How much yarn is needed to make more than one bookmark?

Each bookmark uses about 40 yards (37 metres) of main colour cotton plus around 5 yards (5 metres) of contrast yarn for the tassel. A single typical ball of sport weight cotton easily covers several bookmarks.

Is a tassel required, or can the top edge be finished another way?

The tassel is optional. The bookmark is complete and functional with just the simple border, and a braided cord can replace the tassel for a flatter finish.

What hook size does the pattern actually need, and does size matter?

The pattern is written for a 2.5 mm (US B-1) hook. Keeping to this size matters because a larger hook loosens the fabric enough that it may not hold its shape between book pages.

These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.