Are you ready to dive into a world of creativity and celebrate the joy of learning? We are thrilled to present our collection of free school-themed crochet bookmark patterns, featuring delightful designs such as a pencil, ruler, and a charming bookworm.
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These crochet bookmarks are the perfect way to mark your place in textbooks, novels, and any other reading material. Not only will they keep your pages in check, but they’ll also add a touch of handmade charm to your reading experience.
Our patterns are designed with both beginners and experienced crocheters in mind. With clear instructions, stitch diagrams, and step-by-step guidance, you’ll be able to bring these school-themed bookmarks to life with ease.
Let your imagination run wild as you crochet a pencil that seems ready to jot down notes, a ruler that symbolizes precision, and a friendly bookworm that embodies the love for reading. These patterns are not just bookmarks; they are little works of art that showcase your passion for education.
Best of all, these patterns are absolutely free! We believe that creativity should be accessible to all, and we’re excited to share these school-themed crochet bookmark patterns with you at no cost.
So, grab your crochet hooks, choose your favorite yarn colors, and embark on a journey of creativity and literary inspiration. Click below to access our free patterns and start crocheting your very own school-themed bookmarks today.
Be sure to check out my other free crochet patterns before you go!
Skill Level
Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form, simple repeats in rows or rounds.
Materials
- G/4 mm crochet hook
- Bookworm: worsted weight yarn in charcoal, white, & green
- Pencil: worsted weight yarn in charcoal, buff, yellow, gray & pink
- Ruler: worsted weight yarn in charcoal & buff
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge
Gauge is not important for this pattern.
Crochet Bookmark Finished Sizes
| Bookworm | 3″ wide x 6″ long |
| Pencil | 2.5″ wide x 7.5″ long |
| Ruler | 2.5″ wide x 6.5″ long |
Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- rem = remaining
Crochet Stitches
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Double Crochet Increase (dc inc)
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc2tog)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up another loop. You will have 5 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on your hook.
Crochet Bookmark Pattern: Bookworm
Notes for Bookworm Pattern
- You are crocheting in the round for each section of the worm and the eyes
- The ch at the beginning of each round never counts as your first stitch
- At the end of each round, you’ll join your yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first stitch made in that round.
- Instructions between two asterisks (*) should be repeated for the remainder of the round
dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.
Head- make 1
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 3: ch 2, dc inc, dc in next st, join and fasten off (36 stitches)
Body- make 2
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: ch 2, dc inc in each st, join and fasten off (24 stitches)
Tail- make 1
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join and fasten off (12 stitches)
Use the yarn tails and your tapestry needle to sew the four sections together.
Eyes- make 2
Begin with white yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)
Switch to charcoal yarn
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (12 stitches)
Use one of the charcoal tail ends to thread the yarn through the center to make a pupil.
Use the yarn tails and your tapestry needle to sew the eyes onto the head.
Connect the eyes with the charcoal yarn to make it look like the worm is wearing glasses.
Use charcoal yarn to add the smile.
Crochet Bookmark Pattern: Pencil
Begin with pink yarn
Row 1: ch 14, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem chain, turn (12 stitches)
Rows 2-4: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Switch to gray yarn
Rows 5-7: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Switch to yellow yarn
Rows 8- 22: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Switch to buff yarn
Row 23: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 24: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 8, hdc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 25: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 6, hdc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 26: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 4, hdc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Switch to charcoal yarn
Row 27: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in 2, hdc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 28: ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 29: ch 2, hdc2tog and finish off.
Weave in all of your ends.
Crochet Bookmark Pattern: Ruler
Use buff yarn
Row 1: ch 14, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem chain, turn (12 stitches)
Rows 2-24: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
After row 24, finish off and weave in ends.
Use charcoal yarn & a tapestry needle to make your lines and numbers on the ruler.
I hope you like these patterns! Please tag me on Instagram lovable_loops if you make your own bookmarks. I love seeing when you all have crocheted my patterns!