Free Cross Bookmark Crochet Pattern

Our beautiful crochet cross bookmark pattern is easy to make with our free pattern.

Crochet cross bookmark in blue, teal, and white yarn. Text: "Crochet Cross Bookmark Pattern, Free at SingleGirlsDIY.com.

We used a multiple-color yarn to stitch a pretty cross bookmark. You could choose a single-color yarn, as well.

This gorgeous cross bookmark is perfect for Easter gifts, baptisms, christenings, a gift of encouragement, or added to Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.

The free pattern directions can be found below.

Be sure to see our Cross Granny Square crochet pattern, too.

If you prefer a step-by-step photo tutorial with a photo demonstrating each step in this pattern (and no ads), get our Cross Bookmark Pattern PDF ebook download. It is the perfect way to learn this pattern, and it is also a great resource for crafting when you don’t have an internet connection.

How to Crochet a Cross Bookmark

Cross

Step 1:
Start with a Magic Ring.

Round 1

Step 1:
Chain 3

Step 2:
Work 2 Double Crochets in Magic Ring, Chain 2

An orange-handled crochet hook with white and purple yarn in progress on a white surface.

Step 3:
(3 Double Crochets, Chain 2) * repeat 6 times.

Step 4:
Slip Stitch in 3^rd Chain from start, Pull the tail tight to close the Magic Ring.

Round 2

Step 1:
Chain 3.

Step 2:
Work (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next Chain-2 space.

Step 3:
Work 1 Treble Crochet in next Chain-2 space.

Step 4:
Chain 3, Turn the work back

Step 5:
Work (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in middle Chain-2 space.

Step 6:
Work 1 Treble Crochet in 3^rd Chain of previous set.

Step 7:
Chain 3, Turn the work back.

Step 8:
Work (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in middle Chain-2 space.

Step 9:
Work 1 Treble Crochet in 3^rd Chain of previous set.

Step 10:
Repeat from Step 7 to Step 9.

Step 11:
Chain 1, Cut the yarn by leaving a little tail.

Step 12:
Join the yarn again in same Chain-2 space as shown and Chain 3.

Step 13:
Repeat from Step 2 to Step 11 to create 2 more beams.

Step 14:
Repeat from Step 2 to Step 11 to work the last beam and continue the pattern to create 4 more sets.

Round 3

Step 1:
Join the yarn as shown in the picture.

Step 2:
Work 1 Single crochet in each of next 3 stitches starting from the base stitch of join.

Step 3:
Work 3 Single Crochets in chain-2 space.

Step 4:
Work 1 Single Crochet in each of next 3 stitches.

Step 5:
Work 4 Single Crochets in each chain spaces around to complete the outline.

Step 6:
Slip Stitch in 1^st Single Crochet to join the round and fasten off.

Book Mark Strap

Step 1:
Start with a Magic Ring.

Step 2:
Chain 1.

Step 3:
Work (1 Half Double Crochet, 1 Double Crochet, 1 Half Double Crochet) * Repeat pattern 3 times.

Step 4:
Slip Stitch in 1^st Single Crochet to join the round.

Step 5:
Chain 30.

Step 6:
Join the strap on top of the cross with a Slip Stitch.

Step 7:
Work 3 Slip Stitches to secure the strap and cut the yarn off by leaving a little tail.

Step 8:
Hide all the yarn ends using the yarn needle.

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