Easy Bookmark Pattern Using Color Changes

Do you want to add a colorful, handmade bookmark?  It's easy and perfect for beginners to learn the color-changing technique. It will make your reading journey extraordinary. Additionally, handcrafting it yourself with your Crochet Hooks will be the icing on top. Start with an easy pattern in the beginning and experiment with color changes. It's an enjoyable journey for every crocheter who loves making incredible patterns. Explore the exciting and smooth journey of crocheting a bookmark pattern in this blog.

Gather all your Materials For the Bookmark Pattern

As you begin your thrilling journey of making a bookmark, check out all the supplies that you require for your project.

1. Start your project with a single-ended crochet hook; you will find the recommended size on the pattern itself. (3.5mm or 4.00mm is generally recommended).
2. To make an intricate design in your project, use fingering-weight yarn from Symfonie's Terra. For a smooth finish, opt for cotton or acrylic yarn. Always choose 2-3 yarn colors to give a perfect visual appeal to your bookmark.
3. Along with the above tools, you must be handy with the crochet accessories, which include stitch markers, a finishing needle, and scissors.

Crochet US Terms

Foundation Chain - CH

Single Crochet- SC

Yarn Over- YO

In this blog, we will be using US crochet terms. The UK and US crochet terms are different. In the US, single crochet (SC) is double crochet (DC) in the UK. Understand all the terms by reading our blog to know the US vs UK terminology.

Understanding the Color Changes

Changing color in crochet is overwhelming because adding multiple colors gives a striking effect to your project. However, it's not that difficult. Check out the instructions below:

1. It's important that you don't complete the last stitch if you want to change color.
2. Instead of pulling the yarn through the final loop, drop the old color and pick up the new yarn color.
3. YO, the new yarn color and finish the stitch.
4. Now, with the new shade, you can start making a pattern.

Crocheting a Bookmark- Check out Step-by-Step

Looking to crochet a bookmark with two yarn colors? Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Make a Foundation Chain (Using Color A)

1. Make a CH 13, check the width, perfect for a slim bookmark.
2. If you want the wider or narrower CH, adjust it.

Step 2: Work on the Body

1. R-1: Make an SC and insert a wooden crochet hook into the second CH from the hook across the row (total-12).
2. CH -1 and turn.
3. R 2-5: SC across and CH-1, turn at the end of each row.

Step 3: Change to Color B

1. When working on the last stitch of row 5, insert the hook, YO, and pull up a loop.
2. Now, drop color A
3. Pick up new color B
4. YO with B color and pull through both loops.

Step 4: Work with Color B

1. R-6-10: SC across with B shade, YO, and turn.

Step 5: Add Color C (optional)

1. R-10, Change to C color by following the same method in step 3.
2. R-11-15: SC across with C shade, YO, and turn.

Step 6: Finishing up

1. Once you reach the desired length, say (5-6 inches)
2. Bind off the yarn.
3. Leave a tail of 6 inches.
4. Use a finishing needle to weave any loose ends.

Step 7: Decorate your Bookmark

1. Make a tassel with yarn and tie it to the end.

Tips to Consider

Browse all the suggestions mentioned below:

1. If you see uneven sides in your bookmark, always CH 1 at the end of the row and then turn.
2. Always complete the old color until two colors are on the hooks, and then bring the new color. In case you find gaps during the color change.
3. Do you worry about the curled stitches? Make sure you check yarn tension; if the stitches are too tight or loose, the fabric may curve.
4. Count the stitches correctly; for that, you can use stitch markers.
5. Weaving it neatly will make the bookmark last longer.

Crocheting a vibrant bookmark is unique and enhances your skills. You can finish the project quickly and have lifelong happiness with it. The experience becomes extraordinary when you use Lantern Moon's Bequest or Radiance Crochet Hook Set, which has multiple hooks. The finished bookmark is truly inspirational, with each stitch feeling silky with a vibrant yarn.