Crochet Bookworm Bookmark
Discover the enchanting world of handmade bookmarks with this unique crochet creation. Delicately crafted with colorful yarn, this Bookworm Bookmark is not only a practical accessory for your reading adventures but also a charming piece of art. The intricate details of the crochet work bring a touch of whimsy to your favorite books, making it a delightful companion for any book lover. Whether you're diving into a thrilling mystery novel or exploring the pages of a classic tale, this Crochet Bookworm Bookmark will keep your place in style. The adorable design of a little bookworm crawling along the edge of your book adds a playful element to your reading experience. Handmade with care and attention to detail, this bookmark is a wonderful gift for yourself or a fellow book enthusiast. Let this charming crochet creation bring a touch of handmade magic to your reading routine.
Supplies needed
- small amount cotton yarn green and red.
- Size D crochet hook
- Yarn or tapestry needle
- 10mm googly eyes
- Small amount of glue or hot glue gun for eyes
- Scissors
- Small amount of fiberfill to stuff apple.
Bookworm pattern
Row 1 – With main color chain 82 leave long beginning tail for sewing to apple later. – if you want a shorter or longer bookmark adjust number of chains accordingly. The bookmark will get shorter due to the coiling of the bookworm.
Row 2 – put 3sc in each stitch for the next 20 chains. ( this will cause coiling- you can add or subtract the number of stitches depending on the length you want the worm to be.
Row 3 – slip stitch in next chain, tie off, cut yarn and weave in end.
(Modification)- if you have thinner yarn or chain looslely you can slip stitch in each remaining chain to the end to give a neater appearance and a thicker bookmark.
Leave a long tail for sewing to apple or if not attaching apple, cut yarn and weave in ends to finish off. Apply glue to googly eyes and attach to head of worm.
Apple pattern
With red color
row 1- crochet 6 sc inside magic circle
Row 2- 2sc in each stitch (12)
Row 3 – ( 1sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Row 4-6 sc in each stitch around (18)
Row 7 – (sc x 1,dec) x 6 (12) stuff with fiberfill
Row 8 – sc Dec x 6 (6) continue stuffing until firm
With yarn needle sew a running stitch through stitches and pull tight.
Insert needle from top through bottom and pull tight . Run yarn back and forth between top and bottom a couple of times to shape apple. Weave ends through apple and cut yarn close.
Leaves
With green yarn make one or two leaves, leave a long tail for sewing to apple
Row 1- chain 5, slip stitch in second chain from hook, sc x 2, slip stitch in last chain. Working on other side of chain slip stitch in same stitch, scx2, slip stitch in last. Join with a slip stitch.
Weave tail to other end of leaf for sewing.
Assembly (not needed if you are not attaching apple)
With yarn needle, weave tail ends of leaves through apple, each out of the same hole. Tie in a knot, weave back through apple to secure and cut yarn. Do not cut one tail end, we will use it to attach bookworm.
With tail end of bookworm, weave through apple, tie to remaining tail of leaves, weave through apple to hide knots, cut tail ends close.
Note: if you would like you could also attach the bookworm to the bottom of the apple and add a stem to the top.
Apply glue to googly eyes and attach to head of bookworm.
Viola, you are finished! Don’t be afraid to experiment and make these bookmarks unique to you!
You can find the complete video tutorial below.
Enjoy!