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Are you looking for a small token or gift to add to your Valentine’s Day card? Why not a Little Hearts Crochet Bookmark?
Once you get the hang of colour changes, these little hearts bookmarks are so simple to make and work up within an hour!
When I designed them I had them in mind for little additions to Valentine’s Cards but I think that they would make a great addition to any gift where you wanted to spread a little love.
The yarn used in this project is a lightweight yarn (look for that #3 on the label). I have used Patons Grace which is a mercerized 100% cotton. You can find out more about this yarn and purchase it from the Yarnspirations website here. I have paired it with a 3.5 mm hook.
Bookmark Construction:
I love making crochet bookmarks! This one is made with rows of single crochet stitches. You will use a colour changing technique to create the heart design within them. Once you are done the body of the bookmark you will add a simple row of single crochet stitches to each end and your crochet bookmark will be complete. I invite you to play with the colours a little bit! Patons Grace comes in so many colours there is no end to the colour possibilities. You may also use another favourite light weight yarn of your choice.
Following the written pattern I will provide a full video tutorial as well as colour chart to help you along your way. Just scroll down to the bottom!
Other Bookmarks by me:
I have a number of other bookmark crochet patterns on my blog! You might like to check out this Spiked Granny Bookmark | Free Crochet Pattern or the Making Waves Bookmark – Free Crochet Pattern. To the right you will see a list of categories, click on the bookmark category and you will find several more.
PDF Copies:
As always the pattern will be written out in full below, but you can purchase an ad free PDF from either my Etsy or Ravelry shop linked below.
Click here for the Little Hearts Bookmark on Etsy
Click here for the Little Hearts Bookmark on Ravelry
Thank you so much for stopping by and don’t forget to look around and, of course, connect on social media!
Until next time,
Sarah
Little Hearts Bookmark:
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 23 sc x 24 rows = 4 inches
Finished Size: Approximately 2 x 7 inches, excluding tassel.
Yarn: Patons Grace® (100% Mercerized Cotton; 1.75 oz, 50 g; 136 yds, 125 m). Light Weight (3). You will need two colours, approximately 20 yards of colour A, 10 yards of colour B. BUY THE YARN NOW
Hook: Size 4/E (3.5 mm) hook.
Notions: Yarn Needle
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl st – Slip stitch
Yo – Yarn over
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms.
- Pattern is worked in rows lengthwise.
- Ch 1 at beg of row does not count as stitch.
- Weave in ends as needed.
Free Crochet Pattern:
With colour A, ch 40.
Row 1: With colour A, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (39 sc)
Row 2: Sc in the first st and in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in each of the next 3 sts, * switch to colour B and sc in the next 3 sts, switch to colour A and sc in the next 6 sts; rpt from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc in each of the next 5 sts, * switch to colour B and sc in the next 5 sts, switch to colour A and sc in the next 4 sts; rpt from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc in each of the next 2 sts, * switch to colour B and sc in each of the next 6 sts, switch to colour A and sc in each of the next 3 sts; rpt from * across, sc in the final st, ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc in each of the next 3 sts, switch to colour B and sc in each of the next 6 sts, switch to colour A and sc in each of the next 3 sts; rpt from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Sc in each of the next 2 sts, * switch to colour B and sc in each of the next 6 sts, switch to colour A and sc in each of the next 3 sts; rpt from * across, sc in the final st, ch 1, turn.
Row 8: Sc in each of the next 3 sts, * switch to colour B and sc in each of the next 6 sts, switch to colour A and sc in each of the next 3 sts; rpt from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 9: Sc in each of the next 4 sts, * switch to colour B and sc in each of the next 6 sts, switch to colour A and sc in each of the next 3 sts; rpt from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 10: Sc in each of the next 5 sts, switch to colour B and sc in each of the next 5 sts, switch to colour A and sc in each of the next 4 sts; rpt from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 11: Sc in each of the next 3 sts, switch to colour B and sc in each of the next 3 sts, switch to colour A and sc in each of the next 6 sts; rpt from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 12: With colour A Sc in the first st and in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Row 13: Sc in the first st and in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Edging is worked along the two short ends:
Row 1: Join yarn with a sl st in the top right corner, work 13 sc across, fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat for second side.
Video Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/wNjNpSz_H_M
Come here via the link party – great ideas for some bookmarks! Thanks for the inspiration
You’re very welcome! So glad you found me 🙂
In the free written pattern here for the Little Hearts Book marker, the rows 7 and 9 have to be swapped as the heart shape gets warpped if you use the above pattern. Swap rows 7 and 9 and you’ll get the correct shape. The You Tube pattern is correct though, so follow that instead.