Fishy Bookmark Crochet Pattern

Regina P
Apr 1
3 min read

Updated: May 1

Looking for a little something extra special to hold your place in your favorite book? Check out this super cute fishy bookmark.

Fishy Bookmark crochet pattern from Regina P Designs

Use up any WW4/Aran/10Ply yarn scraps you have on hand to create this super cute and helpful accent. The length can be adapted for any size book too. These are perfect for a little gift or last minute craft show stock any time.

By Regina Pastrano

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Here's what you'll need to get started....

Materials:

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn(approx. 15 yds)

H(5 mm) Hook

Scissors

Needle

Stitch Marker

Abbreviations(US Terms):

SK = Skip

sts = Stitches

ST = Stitch

SL= Slip Stitch

CH = Chain

MR = Magic Ring

SC = Single Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

DC = Double Crochet

TR = Treble Crochet

NOTES: This pattern contains 2 options for attaching your fish.

To begin create a MR & CH 1(does not count as a ST)

ROUND 1: in your MR place (SC, 2 HDC, 2 DC, TR, 2 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC), SL to your beginning SC to connect, pull your tail to close

*stitch marker placed in the last ST of round 1

ROUND 2(wrong Side): CH 3 & TURN, DC & HDC in the 1^st ST(marked by the ST marker), SL in the next ST, place HDC/DC/CH 3/SL in the next ST

Cut, tie off, and weave in your ends on your 1^st fish. Repeat ROUND 1 & 2 for the bottom fish but do not cut. Continue onto the next portion to connect the 2.

Option 1:

CH 4, flip your fish up to your hook so that the CH 4 is on the wrong side and SL in the same ST as your beginning CH 3 on ROUND 2, CH 50, cut leaving a longer tail and tie off. Use your tail to attach the chain to the bottom of your 1^st fish(pic on last page). Weave in any remaining tails.

Option 2:

Cut, tie off and weave in your ends on your 2^nd fish. Leaving a longer tail CH 50, cut leaving a longer tail and tie off. Use your tails to attach the chain to the bottom of your 1^st fish and the top of your 2^nd fish. Weave in any remaining tails.