The Bloom & Breakwater crochet bookmark blends delicate floral motifs with structured lace columns for a look that feels both elegant and organic. This design is relaxing to crochet, visually striking, and ideal for using up small amounts of yarn. Whether you stitch one for yourself or as a handmade gift, this pretty bookmark adds a gentle coastal touch to any book. Quick, satisfying, and versatile — it’s a wonderful project for any crocheter who loves texture and botanical-inspired details.
What you will need:
- #2 sport weight yarn
- E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
18 sts = 4 in (10cm) in double crochet
Finished Size:
4 in (10cm) wide x 10 in (25.4cm) long.
Pattern notes:
- This pattern uses US terminology.
- Weave in loose ends as work progresses
- Turn work at the end of each row.
- Do not turn work at the end of each round.
- Have fun! Remember the point of being creative is to enjoy it!
Stitch Guide:
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), 2 double crochet cluster (2dc-cl), 3 double crochet cluster (3dc-cl), treble crochet (tr), and 3 treble crochet cluster (3tr-cl).
Instructions:
Row 1: Ch21, dc in 4th ch from hook and ea ch across, turn. — 19 dcs
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 5 sts, ch3, skip 3 sts, 3tr-cl in next st, ch3, skip 3 sts, 1dc in ea of last 6 sts, turn.
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 2 sts, ch4, 2tr-cl in side of st just worked, 1sc in next ch3 sp, 1sc in next cl st, 1sc in next ch3 sp, ch4, 2tr-cl in side of st just worked, 1dc in ea of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 4: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 2 sts, ch7, 1sc in ea of next 3 scs, ch7, 1dc in ea of last 3 dcs, turn.
Row 5: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 2 sts, 3dc in next ch7 sp, ch3, skip 1 sc, 3tr-cl in next sc, ch3, skip 1 sc, 3dc in next ch7 sp, 1dc in ea of last 3 sts, turn.
Row 6: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 5 sts, 3dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in next cl st, 3dc in next ch3 sp, 1dc in ea of last 6 sts, turn. — 19 dcs
Row 7: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea st across, turn. — 19 dcs
Rows 8 – 18: Rep rounds 2 – 7 once, then rows 2 – 6 once more. Do not fasten off.
Edging:
Round 1: Ch1, sc in first st, *ch3, 2dc-cl in same st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st. Rep from * across row, turn work 90 degrees, **ch3, 2dc-cl in same st, skip next row-end st, sc in next row end st. Rep from ** across to next corner. Rep from beginning once more. Slst to top of first sc at beg of round to join. Fasten off.
Finishing: Weave in loose ends. Hand wash, block to finished measurements and allow to dry.
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