We are thrilled to present you our charming and free crochet pattern for this whimsical crochet cupcake bookmark.
Bursting with bright and fun colors and adorned with a sweet and simple flower this crochet bookmark will add a touch of magic to your reading adventures.
With the classic half double crochet stitch and the ever-versatile granny stitch creating the adorable cupcake top, this pattern is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.
Whether you're a book lover or enjoy gifting handmade treasures, this crochet cupcake bookmark is a delightful project that will surely bring joy to your heart and smiles to those around you.
About This Cupcake Bookmark Pattern
- Have fun making these in any color combination you like.
- This is an easy pattern and only requires a small amount of yarn to make.
- They make adorable, quick handmade crochet gift ideas for Mother's Day, birthdays, teacher appreciation day, Valentine's Day, or any occasion, and only require a small amount of yarn.
- If you like this crochet bookmark you might also like these crochet pencil bookmarks, this sunflower crochet bookmark, this corner heart bookmark pattern or see more free crochet bookmark patterns.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level - Beginner
- Yarn Weight - #1 super fine (sock, fingering, baby, 4ply)
- Hook Size - 2.5 mm
- Finished Size - about 12 inches (32 cm) long and 3 inches (8cm) at the widest part of the cupcake
- Time To Complete - Less than 1 hour for an intermediate beginner
Exclusive Printable Crochet Patterns
Ready to take your crochet skills to the next level?
Join us in The Pattern Vault, Easy Breezy Crochet's exclusive community.
Connect with other crocheters from all around the world and gain access to an extensive library of printable PDF crochet patterns.
All patterns are ad-free and available to you when you want, allowing you to crochet in your own time. So, if you're stuck on inspiration or on the hunt for you next crochet project, the Pattern Vault is for you!
Table of contents
Stitches Used
You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make this cupcake bookmark pattern, like chain stitch, double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitch.
Crochet Picot Stitch
This easy crochet project uses a picot stitch as a decorative feature. If you do not know how to make this read our blog post on how to crochet picot stitch to learn more.
Best Yarn For Bookmarks
I used 3-ply, 100% crochet cotton for these bookmarks, which is similar to #1 super fine (sock, fingering, baby, 4ply) yarn.
It is lightweight and makes delicate and fine stitches and won't make a thick or bulky bookmark.
You could also use #2 fine yarns, these a slightly thicker but will still make a lightweight bookmark.
You could also use #3 light (DK, light worsted, 8-ply) yarn, but keep in mind these bookmarks will be thicker and chunkier and might not sit well between the pages.
I choose cotton yarn because it is fuzz-free, strong, and durable and it lays flat which is essential for bookmarks.
But you could also use another fiber like bamboo yarn or silk yarn and even acrylic yarn if you like the look of it.
What You Will Need
#1 super fine (sock, fingering, baby, 4ply) 100% crochet cotton yarn with about 22 wraps per inch.
- Color A, base, about 4.7 yards (4.3 meters) of purple yarn.
- Color B, frosting, about 7.22 yards (6.6 meters) of yarn orange yarn.
- Color C, flower, and strap about 4.8 yards (4.4 meters) of light green yarn.
Crochet Hook
- 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size & Gauge
Finished Size
This crochet cupcake bookmark measures about 12 inches (32 cm) long and 3 inches (8cm) at the widest part of the cupcake.
If you would like a longer bookmark increase the number of chains in the strap.
Gauge
Gauge is not so important for this project.
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- ch - chain
- dc - double crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- tr - treble stitch
- picot - picot
- sl st - slip stitch
- hk - hook
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- rpt - repeat
- prev - previous
- YO - yarn over hook
- [] - at the end of a row indicates the number of stitches in that row
Start building your printable crochet library!
Want an ad-free printable version of this crochet pattern?
Join the Easy Breezy Crochet Pattern Vault to get this printable pattern (and more)!
The Pattern Vault is Easy Breezy Crochet's newest exclusive community where Pattern Vault Members can access an extensive library of ad-free printable crochet patterns, and join a growing community of crocheters around the world.
Pattern Instructions
Foundation - Chain 9.
Abbreviated version
Foundation Col A - Ch9.
Row One
Row 1 - Make 1 half double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook (turning chain is not counted as a stitch), then 1 half double crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[7 half double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 1 - 1hdc in 3rd ch from hk (turning chain not counted as a st), 1hdc in each st to the end, turn. [7hdc]
Row Two
Row 2 - Chain 2 (this not counted as a stitch), 2 half double crochets in the same space as chain 2, then make 1 half double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, then make 2 half double crochets into the top of the chain 2 of the previous row.
[9 half double crochets in this row]
Abbreviated version
Row 2 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 5-sts, (2hdc) in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [9hdc]
Row Three
Row 3 - Chain 2 (this not counted as a stitich), 1 half double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then make 1 half double crochet in each of the next 7 stitches, and then make 1 half double crochet into the top of the chain 2 of the previous row, turn.
[9 half double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 3 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 7-sts, 1hdc in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [9hdc]
✨ You're almost there! ✨
To unlock the final steps and complete your pattern, create a free account with Grow.me. below.
Make sure to tick the box to subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest patterns, tips, and more!
Once you're signed up, you'll get instant access to finish your project and enjoy exclusive content in the future.
Already signed up? Hit the button below and select 'Switch to Log In' to pick up where you left off and finish your project!
Row Five
Row 5 - Chain 2 (this not counted as a stitich), 1 half double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then make 1 half double crochet in each of the next 9 stitches, and then make 1 half double crochet into the top of the chain 2 of the previous row, turn. [11 half double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 5 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 9-sts, 1hdc in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [11hdc]
Row Six
Row 6 - Chain 2 (this is not counted as a stitch), make 2 half double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then 1 half double crochet in each of the next 9 stitches, 2 half double crochets in the chain 2 of the previous row, turn. [13 half double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 6 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 9-sts, (2hdc) in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [13hdc]
Row Seven
Row 7 - Chain 2 (this not counted as a stitch), 1 half double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then make 1 half double crochet in each of the next 11 stitches, and then make 1 half double crochet into the top of the chain 2 of the previous row, turn. [13 half double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 7 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 11-sts, 1hdc in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [13hdc]
Row Eight
Row 8, color B - Chain 3 (this counts as double crochet), make 2 double crochets in the same space as chain 3, * skip 1 stitch and make 3 double crochets in the next, repeat from * 5 more times, turn. (There should be 21 double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 8 col B - Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in same sp as ch-3, *sk-1 st, (3dc) in next, rpt from * 5 more times, turn. [21dc]
Row Nine
Row 9 - Slip stitch into the next 3 stitches, then slip stitch into the next space, chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet), make 2 double crochet in the same space, then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 5 spaces, turn. [18 double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 9 - Sl st in next 2-sts, sl st into sp, ch3 (as 1dc), 1dc in same sp, (3dc) in each of the next 5-sps, turn. [18dc]
Row Ten
Row 10 - Slip stitch into the next 3 stitches, then slip stitch into the next space, chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet), make 2 double crochet in the same space, then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 4 spaces, turn. [15 double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 10 - Sl st in next 2-sts, sl st into sp, ch3 (as 1dc), 2dc in same sp, (3dc) in each of the next 4-sps, turn. [15dc]
Row Eleven
Row 11 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, then slip stitch into the next space, chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet), make 2 double crochet in the same space, then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 3 spaces, turn. [12 double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 11 - Sl st in next 2-sts, sl st into sp, ch3 (as 1dc), 2dc in same sp, (3dc) in each of the next 3-sps, turn. [12dc]
Row Twelve
Row 12 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, then slip stitch into the next space, chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet), make 2 double crochet in the same space, then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 2 spaces, turn. [9 double crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 12 - Sl st in next 2-sts, sl st into sp, ch3 (as 1dc), 2dc in same sp, (3dc) in each of the next 3-sps, turn. [12dc]
Row Thirteen
Row 13 - Slip stitch into the next 4 stitches, chain 3, 1 double crochet into 5th double crochet of the previous row, chain 2, slip stitch into next double crochet, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.
Abbreviated version
Row 13 - Sl st in next 4-sts, ch3, 1dc into 5th dc in the row, ch2, sl st into next dc, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off.
Six Petal Flower Decoration
Foundation, color C - Chain 5, slip stitch into 1st chain to join and form a ring.
Abbreviated version
Foundation, col C - Ch5, sl st into 1st ch to join and form a ring.
Round 1 - * Chain 9, slip stitch into the ring, repeat from * 5 more times, chain 1, cut yarn and fasten off, weave in ends, and tack flower onto row 10 of cupcake. [You should have 6 x chain 9 loops]
Abbreviated version
Round 1 - * Ch9, sl st into ring, rpt from * 5 more times, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off, weave in ends, and tack flower onto row 10 of cupcake. [6 x ch9 loops]
Bookmark Strap
Foundation, color C - Chain 4, slip stitch into 1st stitch to join and make a ring.
Abbreviated version
Foundation, col C - Ch6, sl st into 1st st to join to form a ring.
Round 1, color C - chain 3, then make 6 double crochet in the ring, 1 treble, picot, 1 treble, and 6 double crochet, slip stitch into the top of 1st double crochet to join.
Next chain 60, then slip stitch into the double crochet stitch at the top of the cupcake to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Abbreviated version
Round 1, col C - ch3, then 6dc in the ring, 1tr, picot, 1tr, 6dc, sl st in top of 1st dc to join, ch60, sl st into the dc st at the top of the cupcake to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.
Don't stop here...
Your next 50 crochet projects are ready inside the Pattern Vault - all printable, ad-free, and ready to download instantly.
More Free Crochet Patterns
You might also like these small and easy crochet patterns:
Learn To Crochet
If you are new to crochet and would like to learn more. You might like these:
- Basic crochet stitches for beginners
- How to crochet for beginners
- Crochet terms and abbreviations
- How to read a crochet pattern for beginners
- How to read a yarn label
- How to hold yarn when crocheting
Stay Connected
Pin this post - Pin now to and take your skills to the next level.
Leave a comment - We're excited to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.
Share on Instagram or Facebook - Capture the beauty of your finished crochet projects and share it on Instagram or Facebook! Tag us @easybreezycrochet or #ebcrochetcreations so we can see your work!
Copyright Notice - This pattern and its contents are protected by copyright law. It may not be copied, altered, redistributed, resold, translated, or used to produce video tutorials in any format, either in whole or in part.
You are permitted to sell finished items made using this pattern. However, the written pattern itself may not be sold, shared, or distributed in any form. When marketing or displaying your finished items, please photograph your own work and refrain from using any of my original images.
Sharing Guidelines For Roundups - Bloggers you are welcome to include this pattern in roundup posts, as long as you use one photo and link directly back to the original post. For full details, please refer to my Terms of Use page.
Nina Barkho says
Nice patroon and easy to work
Thank you