Agat Last Updated on June 5, 2023
This lace crochet bookmark pattern is a quick project, and will make a beautiful gift for book lovers and teachers (anyone looking for Teachers Day gifts)?
The Diadem Bookmark is made with the delicate Flower Lace stitch to create a lacy crochet bookmark, with little flowers embedded in it.
** Some of the links in this post may include affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links pays me a small referral fee at no added cost to you. View our disclosure and privacy policy for more information.
How Do You Crochet a Lace Bookmark?
You can use any of your favorite crochet lace stitches to make a lace crochet bookmark.
You can either work lengthwise or crosswise, just keep it long enough to hold the page in your book. For example, I made my bookmark 6.9” (17.5 cm) tall and added tassels.
Want to save this post for later? Go ahead and PIN it!
Pretty Lace Crochet Bookmark Pattern – About the Design
The Diadem bookmark got its name from the little flowers that resemble a shape of a tiara.
The lacy crochet bookmark is made using the Lace Flower crochet stitch. The flowerโs petals are made with the puff stitch, while the rest of the pattern consists of chains, single crochet, and double crochet which create the lace pattern.
Then 3 tassels are added for a more chic look.
Lace Stitch Crochet Video Tutorial
Which Yarn Is Best For a Crochet Bookmark?
For my crochet bookmark, I used Alize Bahar Batik, which is 100% mercerized cotton Sport (#2) weight yarn. You can also use Fingering (#1) weight yarn.
I love using mercerized cotton for this kind of project because it’s got a little shine to it. The yarn is also sturdy and keeps its shape well after blocking.
Lacy Crochet Bookmark PDF Pattern
You can find the ad-free PDF pattern at one of my shops below:
* Want to save this post for later? Go ahead and PIN it!
* Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue HERE!
Abbreviations (US)
ch โ chain
RS โ right side
WS โ wrong side
ch โ chain
st โ stitch
ss โ slip stitch
sc โ single crochet
dc โ double crochet
BLO โ back loop only
yo โ yarn over
Puff stitch โ (yo, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop) x 3 times working into same st, yo and pull through all 7 loops on hook.
Gauge – Work pattern to obtain a 6.9” (17.5) wide piece in a 3mm/D hook.
Finished size – 6.9ร1.8 in (17.5ร4.5 cm) without tassels.
Notes
- You can use the stitch video tutorial above.
- The pattern is a multiple of 8+2, you can change the size of your piece as youโd like.
- If your pattern curls after row 2, use a bigger hook for the starting chain and sc row.
- Make sure to block your bookmark when it’s done to obtain shape!
Lace Flower Stitch Crochet Diagram
The stitch diagram is Exclusive content for subscribers.
In order to subscribe and unlock it, click the Grow box below, enter your email, and create a password to create your Grow account. Then each time you’ll see exclusive content, all you have to do is just sign in to your Grow account.
Diadem Bookmark Free Crochet Written Instructions
ch42
Row 1 (WR): 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end of the row, turn.
Row 2 (RS): ch1, 1sc in 1st st. * ch1, skip 3 sts, [1puff, ch2, 1puff, ch2, 1puff] in next st, ch1, skip 3 sts, 1sc in next st; Repeat from * to end of the row, turn.
Row 3 (WR): ch3, 1dc in 1st sc.
* ch2, skip 1st puff & ch-2, 1sc in 2nd puff, ch2, skip ch-2 & 3rd puff, 3dc in next sc; Repeat from * to sc before the last Flower.
ch2, skip 1st puff & ch-2, 1sc in 2nd puff, ch2, skip ch-2 & 3rd puff, 2dc in last sc, turn.
Row 4 (RS): ch3, 1hdc in 1st dc, ch2, 1puff in same 1st dc, ch1, skip ch-2, 1sc in next sc. * ch1, skip ch-2 & 1st dc, [1puff, ch2, 1puff, ch2, 1puff] in 2nd dc, ch1, skip 3rd dc & ch-2, 1sc in next sc; Repeat from * to last sc.
ch1, skip ch-2 & dc, [1puff, ch2, 1dc] in top of ch-3, turn.
Row 5 (WR): ch1, 1sc in 1st dc. * ch2, skip puff & ch-2, 3dc in next sc, ch2, skip 1st puff & ch-2, 1sc in 2nd puff; Repeat from * to end of the row.
**Last sc will be in hdc of previous row.
Row 6 (RS): ch1, 1sc in 1st sc. * ch1, skip ch-2 & 1st dc, [1puff, ch2, 1puff, ch2, 1puff] in 2nd dc, ch1, skip 3rd dc & ch-2, 1sc in next sc; Repeat from * to end of the row.
Work Bookmark’s Border Around
ch1, work ss around along the right, bottom and left sides of the bookmark, work [ss, ch1, ss] in the corners.
Work BLO ss at the top (above the flowers).
Bind off, and block your piece.
Soak and block the bookmark, before adding the tassels.
Make Tassels
Cut 15 pieces (5 for each tassel) measuring approx. 8.5 in (22cm).
Fold the 5 pieces strands of yarn in half, using your hook pull the center of the yarn through the right side of the bookmark (at both sides and center of the bookmark as shown in the photo). Remove the hook and pull the ends of the yarn through the small loop, tighten the yarn.
Did you try this out? Share your project!
– Let me know how it went and leave a comment below.
– Tag me on Instagram @madebygootie
– Join and share in our FB Community
Want to save this post for later? Go ahead and PIN it!
Hello Agat,
I live in France and every year, there is an event in October named “Octobre rose” (pink October) to inform and collect money to fight breast cancer. The Institut Curie, one of the main cancer public hospital in France (and spacialized in breast cancer) has launched an operation to collect 20.000 bookmarks between june and october 2022. The symbol is that it represents the action of “turning the page”, continuing to live after breast cancer.
https://curie.fr/20000marquepagespourcurie
So, you already guessed…. I plan to crochet and send one or two lace bookmarks for this event (probably made with pink cotton ;-)). Just wanted to tell you that you will indirectly participate to this!
Nathalie aka Gavotte Pourlet
Nathalie, hi!
That’s amazing, and I’m honored to participate indirectly in such an important event!
Thank you so much for sharing with us about this cause.
The Flower Lace Stitch is lovely. Thank you, Gootie.
Wishing you a very Happy Festival of Lights.๐ฏ
Thank you for your kind words, Niamh!
Love your work. Happy Hanukkah.
Thank you so much! Happy holiday season!
What a lovely pattern! Thank you so much! Happy Hanukkah! ๐