Crochet Cup of Coffee Bookmark

The Crochet Cup of Coffee Bookmark is the perfect companion for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike! This adorable and unique bookmark adds a touch of charm to your reading experience, making it even more enjoyable to dive into your favorite book while savoring a delicious cup of coffee. Its intricate design and cozy feel make it a delightful gift for any bookworm in your life. So, why not treat yourself or a loved one to this delightful crochet creation and add a sprinkle of warmth and whimsy to your reading moments? Cheers to cozy reading sessions ahead!

You will need:

- any lace yarn – I used 100% cotton, 500 m / 100 g:
main color – white, blue, pink, light green for the cup
some brown yarn for coffee / tea
some black, yellow, blue and pink or red yarn for decor
- Crochet hook – I used 1.0 mm
- Sewing needle

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increasing (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – decreasing (single crochet two stitches together)

Coffee / tea
With brown yarn. Turn your work after each row.
1) 4 sc in magic ring, ch 2, turn (4)
2) 1 hdc, 2 inc, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn (6)
3) 1 hdc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn (8)
4) 1 hdc, (1 sc, inc) х 3, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn (11)
5) 1 hdc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn (13)
6) 1 hdc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn (16)
7) 1 hdc, 2 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 2 sc, 1 hdc (18)
Fasten off.

Make the second piece with the main color yarn (white in my case). This is the back of the cup. Do not cut the white yarn!

Crochet both pieces together:
8) 1 hdc, (3 sc, inc) х 3, 4 sc, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn (21)

9) 1 hdc, inc, 17 sc, inc, 1 hdc, ch 1, do not turn (23)
Continue working down along the pieces from point A to point C:
10) 1 hdc at point A, 9 sc from point A to point B, 2 sc at the point B , 9 sc from point B to point C, 1 hdc at point C, ch 1, turn (22)

11) dec, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (22)
12) dec, 9 sc, inc, 8 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (21)
13) dec, 17 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (19)
14) dec, 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (19)
15) dec, 7 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (18)

16) dec, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (18)
17) dec, 7 sc, inc, 6 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (17)
18) dec, 13 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (15)
19) dec, 2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (15)
20) dec, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, dec, (14)
Do not turn. Single crochet from point A to point B.
Ch 14, 1 sl st at point A to make the handle of the cup.

Work along the chain: 9 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc.
Single crochet the cup evenly around: from points B-C-D-A and along the handle again.
At point B, C, D, A make 2 sc in 1 stitch. End with a sl st at point B. Fasten off and hide ends.

Label
Ch 10 with main color yarn
1) starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: 9 sc, ch 1, turn (9)
2-8) 9 sc, ch 1, turn (9)
9) dec, 5 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (7)
10) dec, 3 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (5)
11) dec, 1 sc, dec (3)
Single crochet the piece evenly around, make 2 sc in 1 st in the corners.

Do not cut the yarn! Ch 70 for the tape, work along the foundation chain, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: 69 sc.

Fasten off and hide ends.
Sew the tape to the cup.

Decorate the cup as you wish. Or use my variant.

Eyes, make 2
With black yarn
1) 6 sc in magic ring, 1 sl st in the 1st sc. Fasten off.
Sew the eyes. Embroider eyelashes and the mouth.

Decorate the label with a flower.

Flower
With yellow yarn
1) 5 sc in magic ring, 1 sl st

Change to blue yarn.
2) (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 1 sl st) in 1 st; 1 sl st in the next st) repear 5 times (see pict).

Sew the flower with white thread with wide stitches, making veins of the petals.

Your bookmark is ready! Have fun while reading!