Crochet Cat Bookmark

Jul 15, 2025 08:38 AM

Creating a Crochet Cat Bookmark is a delightful way to add a touch of charm to your reading adventures! As you skillfully weave yarn into the shape of a cute kitty that will peek out from the pages of your favorite book, you can't help but feel a sense of whimsy and joy. This lovable bookmark not only keeps your place in a book but also adds a playful touch to your reading routine. With its adorable design and the satisfaction that comes from crafting something with your own hands, the Crochet Cat Bookmark is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it!

Materials

DK weight yarn in your choice of colours and a small amount of pink for the nose (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Stormy Grey and Blush Pink)

2.5mm crochet hook

6mm safety eyes

Black embroidery floss

Polyester fiberfill

Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

inc – increase

invdec – invisible decrease

hdc – half double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

st/s – stitch/es

[…] – repeat the instructions in brackets

(…) – indicates stitch count at end of round

Finished Size

The finished bookmark measures approximately 12″ (30.5cm) long. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.

Gauge

Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size of the finished item.

Notes

Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.

Pattern Instructions

Cat

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2: [Inc] x6 (12)

R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4: Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x5, sc (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

R6: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

R7-12: [Sc] x36 (36) 6 rounds

R13: 5 sc, invdec, [10 sc, invdec] x2, 5 sc (33)

R14: [9 sc, invdec] x3 (30)

R15: 4 sc, invdec, [8 sc, invdec] x2, 4 sc (27)

R16: [7 sc, invdec] x3 (24)

R17: [Sc] x8, leave the rest of the sts unworked, do not fasten off (8)

With your crochet hook positioned in the corner, insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, 7 sts apart.

Tip: Press the opening together to check the position of the eyes before attaching the backs.

Start stuffing and continue to stuff as you go.

Press the opening together and sc through both sides to close, 11-12 sts.

Fasten off and weave in end.

Gently press down in the centre to create a more defined cat shape.

Crochet Cat Bookmark

Face Details

Using pink DK weight yarn, sew a nose between R10 and R11, centred between the eyes (approximately 2 sts long). Sew over it 3 times or until you have your desired look.

Using a single strand of black embroidery floss, sew 2 whiskers either side of the eyes and a vertical st down from the nose for the mouth.

Tail

Note: You can adjust the length of the tail by adding or subtraction chains.

With the cat facing down towards you, insert your hook into a stitch on the right and bring it out through the centre of the magic ring. Place yarn on hook and draw through.

Ch 71, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (70)

Insert hook through the centre of the magic ring and bring it out one stitch over.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Gently pull and stretch the tail to minimise any curling.

Bow

R1: Ch 10, hdc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (8)

R2-3: Ch 1, turn. [Hdc] x8 (8) 2 rows

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pinch together in the centre. Using a long length of yarn in the same colour (approximately 15″), tie it around the middle of your piece to hold the shape.

Wrap the tails around the middle to form the centre of the bow (approximately 5-6 times) and tie the ends in a knot at the back. Weave in ends.

Using a piece of yarn the same colour as your bookmark, sew the bow to the bookmark approximately 3.75″ from the end of the tail.

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