The Sweet Scalloped Bookmark - Quick and Easy Crochet Project

Hello Friends,

I'm so happy to share with you the most adorbale little crochet bookmark! I'm seriously addicted to making this bookmark - it's so quick and easy, plus it's beginner friendly. It makes a great gift for book lovers or book club and would be a nice addition to craft markets. You don't need much yarn or time for this project! Check out the FREE pattern and video tutorial below. Thank you for stopping by!



Supplies Required:

  • 1 ball of Cotlin Yarn, by Knit Picks or and DK/Light weight yarn works
  • Size 4.0 mm crochet hook
  • Scissors 
  • Tapestry needle 
  • Fork (for tassel)



Required Crochet Stitches:  chain (ch), single crochet (sc) Note: All terms are U.S. 

Pattern Instructions:

Ch 5, Join with sl st to first chain to form a circle


Row 1: Ch 1, 6 SC into circle, ch 4 and 1 SC into circle, turn

Row 2: 6 SC into ch 4 space from R1, ch 4 and 1 SC into same space, turn

Rows 3 - 18: Repeat Row 2 16 more times, or until you've reached desired length of bookmark

Last Row: 6 SC into ch 4 space, sl st into same space. Fasten off





Tassel (see video tutorial for visual): 

Cut 2 strips of yarn, approx 6" in length, set aside. Wind yarn around fork 13-15 times. Thread 1 strip of yarn (that we had set aside) through tapestry needle and thread in between threads of top of tassel. Tie a double knot at top of tassel. Gently remove tassel from fork and take the other strip of yarn and tie around the top of the bundle and tie a double knot. Cut the bottom loops of the tassel and trim ends to even bottom tassel off. Attach tassel to top of bookmark and weave in ends.