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So, it’s time to put the book down and mark your page…
Putting a good book down is always a heartache. Why not make it easier on yourself with these fun, crocheted animal bookmarks? Reading does take away from your crocheting time but for those of us who love the two, there’s no better way to combine these two activities than to make a crochet bookmark. However, just making a flat crocheted rectangle is dull. These fun, playful bookmarks will be favorites at your reading club. They are easy projects with a “squished” look, perfect for inserting in between pages. They can be made in no time at all and there are even some video tutorials you can follow.
Animal Bookmarks with Free Crochet Patterns
Cat Bookmark
This cat bookmark is a lovely take on the animal form. Although it’s completely flat, it does not lose any of its feline form and grace. This is a beautiful bookmark that will be a great gift for someone who likes less cartoonish figurines.
Designer: Justyna Kacprzak
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Book Rat
Although reading does take away from your crocheting time, it’s also an enjoyable and engrossing pastime. What better way to combine these two activities, than to make a crochet bookmark? However, just making a flat crocheted rectangle is no fun… Here is an idea for a fun, playful bookmark that will be the talk of your reading club. It’s an easy project with a “squished” look, perfect for inserting in between pages, which has an amigurumi head, and a simple stitched body and limbs. The overall effect is amplified by the crocheted “googly eyes”. To make it in no time, you can follow a free video tutorial at the end of the post.
Designer: Jonas Matthies
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Little Owl Bookmark
This little owl will watch over your page, so you don’t lose it. This animal bookmark is a fun and quick project that will be great as a gift or as a joyful little interlude for yourself.
Designer: Jelly Designs
Crochet Bookmarks with Free Patterns
Granny Square Bookmark
Alright, this one’s not technically an animal… but the Granny Square Bookmark definitely has a personality of its own! With its fun tassel tail and classic granny square vibes, it feels like the wise little owl of the bookmark world — always there, quietly keeping your place. It’s a great pattern to play with color, and you can make them for a whole family in one sitting. Plus, it’s a fab way to use up your leftover yarn.
Designer: Crochetpedia
The full article about this pattern is here:
Granny Square Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern
Puff Flower Bookmark
This Flower Bookmark definitely brings a bit of life to your pages! This sweet little floral design is cheerful, playful, and the kind of handmade touch that makes a book feel like a gift. It’s quick to crochet and perfect for spring vibes — or for anyone who just needs a bit more color in their reading nook. I couldn’t stop at one!
Designer: Crochetpedia
The full article about this pattern is here:
Flower Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern
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