Crochet Cupcake Bookmark

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.
• This is a free crochet pattern. You can find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

Best Yarn For Bookmarks

I used 3-ply, 100% crochet cotton for these bookmarks, which is similar to #0 lace (light fingering, 10-count thread) yarn.

It is lightweight and makes delicate and fine stitches and won't make a thick or bulky bookmark.

You could also use #1 super fine and #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.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make this cupcake crochet bookmark pattern. Find out more about these stitches below.

Chain Stich (ch)

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Yarn over hook (YO)
3. Draw a loop of yarn back up through the loop on the crochet hook. One chain stitch made.
4. Yarn over hook (YO) and draw a loop through the loop on the hook to create another chain, and repeat to create new chain stitches.
5. See how to start a crochet chain stitch with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Double Crochet Stitch (dc)

1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
2. Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have three loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook.
5. This completes a double crochet stitch.

Treble Crochet (or Triple Crochet) (tr)

1. Wrap the yarn over the hook (YO) twice, and insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
2. Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have four loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have three loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook. 
6. This completes a treble crochet stitch.

Slip Stitch (sl st)

1. Insert the hook from the from to the back of a stitch.
2. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
3. This completes a slip stitch.
4. See how to crochet a slip stitch with detailed step-by-step instructions.

You will also need to know how to make a picot stitch. You can learn more about this in our special stitches section further down the page.

Step By Step Tutorial

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

3-ply 100% crochet cotton yarn

• 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

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 Used

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• tr - treble stitch
• picot - picot (see special stitches below)
• sl st - slip stitch
• hk - hook
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• rpt - repeat
• prev - previous
• YO - yarn over hook

Special Stitches

Picot (picot)

A picot stitch is made using chain stitches and a slip stitch. It can be used as an extension to single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, or treble stitches. 

A picot is normally 3 chain stitches, but if you require more definition, make it with 4 chain stitches.

1. Create three chain stitches at the point where you want to add a picot.
2. Then insert your hook into the third chain from the hook.
3. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
4. This completes one Picot stitch.

Abbreviated version

Picot - ch3, insert hk into 3rd ch from hk, YO pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hk.

Pattern Notes

Pattern Instructions

Foundation - Chain 9.

Abbreviated version 

Foundation Color 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]

Row Four

Row 4 - 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 7 stitches, then make 2 half double crochets into the top of the chain 2 of the previous row.

[11 half double crochets in this row]

Abbreviated version 

Row 4 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 7-sts, (2hdc) in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [11hdc]

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 color 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 2-sps, turn. [9dc]

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, color 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, color 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, color 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.

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Printable Instructions

Crochet Cupcake Bookmark

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.

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Skill Level : Easy

Makes: 1 crochet cupcake bookmark

Author :Harriet Britto

What You Will Need

Yarn

• 3-ply 100% crochet cotton yarn
• Color A, base, about 4.7 yards (4.3 meters) of purple yarn.
• Color B, frosting, about 7.22 yards (6.6 meters) of orange yarn.
• Color C, flower, and strap about 4.8 yards (4.4 meters) of light green yarn.

Hook

• 2.5 mm crochet hook.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge

• Not important for this pattern

Finished Size

• This crochet cupcake bookmark measures about 12 inches (32 cm) long and 3 inches (8cm) at the widest part of the cupcake.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• tr - treble stitch
• picot - picot (see special stitches below)
• sl st - slip stitch
• hk - hook
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• rpt - repeat
• prev - previous
• YO - yarn over hook

Special Stitches

• Picot - ch3, insert hk into 3rd ch from hk, YO pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hk.

Pattern Notes

• If you would like a longer bookmark increase the number of chains in the strap.

Instructions

Cupcake

• Foundation Color A - Ch9.
• 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 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 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]
• Row 4 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 7-sts, (2hdc) in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [11hdc]
• 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 6 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-2, 1hdc in each of the next 9-sst, (2hdc) in the ch-2 of prev row, turn. [13hdc]
• 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 8 color B - Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in samp sp as ch-3, *sk-1 st, (3dc) in next, rpt from * 5 more times, turn. [21dc]
• 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 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 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 12 - Sl st in next 2-sts, sl st into sp, ch3 (as 1dc), 2dc in same sp, (3dc) in each of the next 2-sps, turn. [9dc]
• 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 - Ch5, sl st into 1st ch to join and form a ring.
• 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 - Ch6, sl st into 1st st to join to form a ring.
• Round 1, color 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.

Finish

• Use a yarn needle to weave in the tail ends.