Learn how to make a bunny bookmark with my free step-by-step pattern. This adorable bunny bookmark is quick, easy to make, and suitable for all skill levels, including beginners. This adorable crochet bookmark features a long, slender body that nestles between the pages, with cute bunny ears peeking out at the top and a little fluffy tail at the bottom.
Whether you choose pastels or bold, vibrant hues, this adorable bunny bookmark is perfect for book lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike, it makes a thoughtful, handmade gift and the cutest way to keep your place in your current book.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn A: 1 ball of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 50g (1.8oz), 92m (100yds), in shade Fondant
- Yarn B: 1 ball of Drops Paris DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 50g (1.8oz), 175m (82yds), in shade 16. Since the release of this pattern this yarn has now been discontinued please see below for alternative yarns.
- Hook: 3mm You can also find a handy conversion chart here.
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker
Alternative Yarns
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Terms & Abbreviations
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.
Place Marker: PM: Place a stitch marker in indicated stitch.
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will
have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop,
you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
Pattern Notes
Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms above.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
You will be making your bookmark in three parts. This consists of two bunny ears and the bookmark section.
You will be sewing the sections together.
Gauge
Ear measures 4cm (1.4inch)
Completed Size
22cm (L) X 4.5cm (W) (8.6inch X 1.7inch)
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Free Pattern: Bunny Bookmark
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Ears (make 2)
With Colour A, ch 7
Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count) and next 4 sts. Work 3 dc in last ch, rotating work to work on the underside of the ch. Dc in next 5 chs changing to colour B in last pull through of last st. Turn. <13 sts>
Attaching Ears
You will now be attaching the bunny ears to the opposite short end to the bunny tail. Both bunny tail and bunny ears will be facing towards you. Using colour B and a darning needle, sew bunny ears to the top of the bookmark
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