Sunflower Crochet Bookmark Pattern

About This Crochet Bookmark

• You will need to know how to make a treble stitch for this pattern.
• These bookmarks make adorable, quick handmade crochet gift ideas for Mother’s Day, birthdays, teacher appreciation day, Christmas, or any occasion, and only require a small amount of yarn.
• If you like this crochet sunflower you might also like this crochet sunflower granny square pattern or this pattern for crochet sunflower coasters.
• If you like more flower crochet patterns take a look at our crochet flower patterns page for more ideas.
• This is a free crochet pattern. You can find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

Yarn Used For This Crochet Flower Bookmark

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 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.

Single Crochet (sc)

1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
2. Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back up through the stitch. You should have two loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn back through all the loops on the hook.
4. This completes a single crochet stitch.
5. See how to single crochet with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
2. Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back up through the stitch. You should have three loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over hook (YO), and pull the yarn back through all three loops on the hook.
4. This completes a half-double crochet stitch.
5. See how to half-double crochet 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, flower center, about 3.06 yards (2.8 meters) of brown yarn.
• Color B, flower petals, about 6.6 yards (6.8 meters) of yellow yarn.
• Color C, leaves, about 3.6 yards (3.3 meters) of green yarn.
• Color D, stem, about yards 3.7 (3.4 meters) of red yarn.

Crochet Hook

• 2.5 mm crochet hook.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Finished Size

This crochet sunflower bookmark measures about 12 inches (30 cm) long, and the flower head is about 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter.

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

Gauge

Gauge is not so important for this bookmark pattern.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

• MR - magic ring
• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - treble or triple crochet
• picot - picot (see special stitches below)
• hk - hook
• sk - skip
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• sl st - slip stitch
• rpt - repeat
• 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

• If you would like a longer bookmark increase the number of chains in the stem.
• Two leaves are crocheted onto the flower head and if you are having difficulty with this, crochet them separately and stitch them into place.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation, color A - Magic ring, or chain 6, slip stitch into 1st to join.

Abbreviated version 

Foundation, color A - MR, or ch6, sl st into 1st ch to join.

Round One

Round 1 - Chain 2 (not counted as a stitch), then make 12 double crochets into the ring and slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join.

[You should have 12 double crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version

Round 1 - Ch2 (not counted as a stitch), 12 dc in ring, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [12dc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Chain 2 (not counted as a stitch), make 2 double crochet in each of the 12 stitches, slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.

[You should have 24 double crochet stitches in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Round 2 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2dc in each of the 12 sts, sl st into top of 1st dc to join, ch1, cut yarn, and fasten off. [24dc]

Round Three

Round 3, color B - Slip knot the yarn to the hook, then slip stitch into any stitch.

Chain 2, then in the same stitch make 1 double crochet, 2 treble crochets, picot, 2 treble crochets, 2 double crochets, then skip 1 stitch.

* In the next stitch single crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet, 2 treble, picot, 2 treble, 2 double crochet, then skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next, repeat from * 6 more times, ch1, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing later, fasten off.

  There will be 2 stitches remaining, you will work the leaves and stem into these.)

[You should have 8 petals made]

Abbreviated version 

Round 3, color B - Sl knot yarn to hk, sl st into any st.

Ch2, in same st make 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc, sk 1-st, 1sc in next, * in next st (sc, ch2, 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc), sk 1-st, 1sc in next st, rpt from * ch1, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing later, fasten off.

Note: There will be 2 stitches remaining, you will work the leaves and stem into these.) [8 petals]

Leaves

Leaf 1, Color C - Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the space between the first and last petal of round 3.

Chain 10, then work 1 single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook, then make 1 half double crochet in next, 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 treble stitch in the in next stitch, 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 half double crochet in next, and 1 single crochet in next, turn and crochet on the opposite side of the chain 10.

Make a single crochet in next stitch, the 1 half double crochet in next, 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 treble stitch in next stitch, 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 half double crochet in the next, and 1 single crochet in the next, then slip stitch into the into 1st single crochet stitch made, cut yarn, and fasten off, and weave in ends.

Abbreviated version 

Leaf 1, Color C -Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the space between the first and last petal of round 3.

Ch10, 1sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1hdc in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1tr in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1hdc in next, 1sc in next, turn.

Sc in next st, 1hdc in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1tr in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1hdc in next, 1sc, sl st into 1st sc, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Leaf Two 

Leaf 2, color C -Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the space between the first and last petal of round 3, then make a leaf the same as leaf 1. 

Abbreviated version 

Leaf 2, color C - Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the space between the first and last petal of round 3, then make a leaf the same as leaf 1. 

Stem

Stem - color D -  Chain 20, slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, 1 half double crochet in next, 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.

Then into the next stitch make 1 treble stitch, picot, and 1 treble. then 1 double crochet in each to the next 2 stitches, and 1 half double crochet in the next, and 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches.

Then slip stitch into each of the next 2 stitches, and then slip stitch into the 1st slip stitch to join, then chain 60. Do not cut yarn.

Abbreviated version 

Stem, color D - Ch20, sl st into 2nd ch from hk, sl st into next st, 1sc in each of the next 4-sts, 1hdc in next, 1dc in next 2-sts, (1tr, picot, 1tr) in next st, 1dc in next 2-sts, 1hdc in next, 1sc in next 4-sts, sl st into each of the next 2-sts, sl st into 1st sl st to join, chain 60. Do not cut yarn.

Attach Stem To Flower

With the wrong side of the flower facing you, slip-stitch the stem into the stitch between the two leaves on the flower.

Then, slip stitch into each stitch back down the 60 chains until you reach the top bookmark end, slip stitch into the top chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.

Finishing

Working from the back of the flower, use a darning needle and the flower yarn tail to close the gap between the first and last petals, and make sure that the leaves and stems are on the wrong side (back) of the flower as you sew.

Once the gap is closed, arrange for the leaves and stem to hang down from the back of the flower.

Tack the top edges of each leaf to the back of the flower to hold them in place, secure the end, and fasten off.

The flower head may not sit flat a first, but pressing and gently pulling it with your fingers will make it sit flat.

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Printable Instructions

Free Sunflower Crochet Bookmark Pattern

Want a fun and easy crochet project? Make a sunflower crochet bookmark. This pattern is easy to make and looks stunning in bright colors.

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Skill Level : Easy

Makes: 1 sunflower crochet bookmark

Author :Harriet Britto

What You Will Need

Yarn

• 3-ply 100% crochet cotton yarn
• Color A, flower center, about 3.06 yards (2.8 meters) of brown yarn.
• Color B, flower petals, about 6.6 yards (6.8 meters) of yellow yarn.
• Color C, leaves, about 3.6 yards (3.3 meters) of green yarn.
• Color D, stem, about yards 3.7 (3.4 meters) of red yarn.

Hook

• 2.5 mm crochet hook.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge

• Not important for this pattern

Finished Size

• This crochet sunflower bookmark measures about 12 inches (30 cm) long, and the flower head is about 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

• MR - magic ring
• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - treble or triple crochet
• picot - picot (see special stitches below)
• hk - hook
• sk - skip
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• sl st - slip stitch
• rpt - repeat
• 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 stem.
• Two leaves are crocheted onto the flower head and if you are having difficulty with this, crochet them separately and stitch them into place.

Instructions

Sunflower

• Foundation, color A - MR, or ch6, sl st into 1st ch to join.
• Round 1 - Ch2 (not counted as a stitch), 12 dc in ring, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [12dc]
• Round 2 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2dc in each of the 12 sts, sl st into top of 1st dc to join, ch1, cut yarn, and fasten off. [24dc]
• Round 3, color B - Sl knot yarn to hk, sl st into any st.

  Ch2, in same st make 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc, sk 1-st, 1sc in next, * in next st (sc, ch2, 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc), sk 1-st, 1sc in next st, rpt from * ch1, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing later, fasten off.

  Note: There will be 2 stitches remaining, you will work the leaves and stem into these.) [8 petals]

Leaves

• Leaf 1, Color C -Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the space between the first and last petal of round 3.

  Ch10, 1sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1hdc in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1tr in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1hdc in next, 1sc in next, turn.

  Sc in next st, 1hdc in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1tr in next, 1dc in each of the next 2-sts, 1hdc in next, 1sc, sl st into 1st sc, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.
• Leaf 2, color C - Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the space between the first and last petal of round 3, then make a leaf the same as leaf 1. 

Stem

• Stem, color D - Ch20, sl st into 2nd ch from hk, sl st into next st, 1sc in each of the next 4-sts, 1hdc in next, 1dc in next 2-sts, (1tr, picot, 1tr) in next st, 1dc in next 2-sts, 1hdc in next, 1sc in next 4-sts, sl st into each of the next 2-sts, sl st into 1st sl st to join, chain 60. Do not cut yarn.

Attach Stem To Flower

• With the wrong side of the flower facing you, slip-stitch the stem into the stitch between the two leaves on the flower.

  Then, slip stitch into each stitch back down the 60 chains until you reach the top bookmark end, slip stitch into the top chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.

Finish

• Working from the back of the flower, use a darning needle and the flower yarn tail to close the gap between the first and last petals, and make sure that the leaves and stems are on the wrong side (back) of the flower as you sew.

  Once the gap is closed, arrange for the leaves and stem to hang down from the back of the flower.

  Tack the top edges of each leaf to the back of the flower to hold them in place, secure the end, and fasten off.

  The flower head may not sit flat a first, but pressing and gently pulling it with your fingers will make it sit flat.