How to Create a Crochet Rainbow Bookmark

What a delightful idea! A crochet rainbow bookmark is a thoughtful and creative way to add a pop of color and whimsy to a favorite book. You can use bright, cheerful yarn in a gradient of colors to create a stunning rainbow effect, and add a little charm or tassel to the end for extra flair. This charming bookmark would make a wonderful gift for book lovers of all ages, or a lovely treat for yourself to brighten up your reading experience.

Pattern in UK Terminology

Yarn

Cotton DK in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple. I used Stylecraft Classique Cotton from my stash, although I am aware some of these colours have been discontinued. You just need the relevant rainbow colours in any DK cotton you like.

Measurements

The finished piece measures 18cm long and 3cm wide, before tassels are added.

Notes

The stars are made separate from the body of the bookmark and then sewn on.

Bookmark Instructions

With Red Ch33

Row 1: 1 dc into second ch from hook and each ch along to end, turn (32 sts)

Change to Orange

Row 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 1 dc in each st to end, turn (32 sts)

Change to Yellow

Row 3: Repeat Row 2

Change to Green

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Change to Blue

Row 5: Repeat Row 2

Change to Purple

Row 6: Repeat Row 2

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stars

With Yellow, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch1, 5 dc in ring, join with a sl st in first dc (5 sts)

Round 2: *Ch3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch, join with a sl st in next st, repeat from * 4 more times (5 points)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make another star using blue yarn.

Making Up

Using the picture as a guide, sew the stars onto the top of the bookmark.

Tassels

Cut a 10 cm length of each colour and attach to the bottom of the bookmark to its corresponding colour.

To make tassels, hold the length of yarn in the centre, insert the hook from front to back, hook around the centre of the yarn length, pull through so you have a loop on the hook and then bring the tails of the length of yarn from the back, under the ring, and through the loop, pulling to secure.