How to make a Bunny Bookmark: Free Crochet Pattern

Updated April 2, 2026

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Learn how to make a bunny bookmark with my free step-by-step pattern. This adorable bunny bookmark is quick, easy to make, and suitable for all skill levels, including beginners. This adorable crochet bookmark features a long, slender body that nestles between the pages, with cute bunny ears peeking out at the top and a little fluffy tail at the bottom.

1. Materials & Tools
2. Alternative Yarns

Whether you choose pastels or bold, vibrant hues, this adorable bunny bookmark is perfect for book lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike, it makes a thoughtful, handmade gift and the cutest way to keep your place in your current book.

Materials & Tools

Yarn A: 1 ball of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 50g (1.8oz), 92m (100yds), in shade Fondant
Yarn B: 1 ball of Drops Paris DK (#3), 100% Cotton, 50g (1.8oz), 175m (82yds), in shade 16. Since the release of this pattern this yarn has now been discontinued please see below for alternative yarns.
Hook: 3mm You can also find a handy conversion chart here.
Darning Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker

Alternative Yarns

Where to Shop Yarn

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.

Place Marker: PM: Place a stitch marker in indicated stitch.

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will
have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop,
you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.

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Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms above.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

You will be making your bookmark in three parts. This consists of two bunny ears and the bookmark section.

You will be sewing the sections together.

Gauge

Ear measures 4cm (1.4inch)

Completed Size

22cm (L) X 4.5cm (W) (8.6inch X 1.7inch)

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Free Crochet Pattern: Bunny Bookmark

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Ears (make 2)

With Colour A, ch 7

Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count) and next 4 sts. Work 3 dc in last ch, rotating work to work on the underside of the ch. Dc in next 5 chs changing to colour B in last pull through of last st. Turn. <13 sts>

Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here or throughout), dc in first st, htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, (dc, htr, dc) in next st. Dc in next 3 sts, htr in next 2 sts, dc in last st. Turn. <15 sts>

Row 3: Ch 1, Dc in first st and next 6 sts. Work 3 dc in next st, dc in remaining 7 sts. Do not fasten off. <17 sts>

Turn work to work down row ends (base of bunny ears).

Row 1: Dc in each row end across, fasten off. Leaving a long tail end for sewing. <6 sts>

Sew in all ends except long tail end.

For each ear, fold the outer edges of the bottom of the ear (row 1) into the middle and sew into place with long tail end. Sew in remaining end.

Bookmark

Using Colour B, ch 9.

Row 1: Working in back bump of the ch, dc in second ch from the hook (missed ch does not count as st) and each st across. Turn. <8 sts>

Row 2: Ch 1, htr in each st across. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until you reach your desired length.

Final row: Ch 1, dc across. Do not fasten off.

Bunny Bum

Continuing on from bookmark section.

Row 1-2: Ch 1, dc across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, dc in first 3 sts. (3 tr in next st) twice. Remove hook from loop and insert from back to front through the first tr, place working loop back on hook and pull though loop, ch 1, dc in last 3 sts. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, dc across. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, miss first st, dc in next 6 sts, ss in last st. <7 sts> Fasten off and sew in ends.

Attaching Ears

You will now be attaching the bunny ears to the opposite short end to the bunny tail. Both bunny tail and bunny ears will be facing towards you. Using colour B and a darning needle, sew bunny ears to the top of the bookmark

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