Intro
This sweet crochet daisy bookmark is a simple little project that turns a few scraps of yarn into something cheerful and useful. With a soft white flower, sunny yellow center, slim green stem, and pointed leaf, it has the look of a tiny daisy tucked between the pages of your favorite book.
It is also a lovely beginner crochet project because the construction uses familiar stitches and only a small amount of yarn. Make one for yourself, add it to a book gift, or crochet several in different flower colors for quick handmade gifts.
Description
The finished daisy bookmark features a small six-petal crochet flower with a yellow circular center and dimensional white petals. A long green crochet chain extends from the back of the flower to form the flexible bookmark stem, ending in a shaped green leaf worked directly around the chain. The flower remains visible above the book while the thin stem rests between the pages, making this an attractive and practical scrap-yarn crochet accessory. The original design uses white petals, a yellow center, and fresh green for the stem and leaf.
Materials
- Acrylic yarn in white for the petals
- Acrylic yarn in yellow for the flower center
- Acrylic yarn in green for the stem and leaf
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 2 mm crochet hook for the tighter stem chain
- Scissors
- Yarn needle or small crochet hook for weaving in ends
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
Pattern Notes
- The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- The daisy has six petals.
- The center begins with 6 single crochet stitches in a magic ring.
- The stem is made with 80 chains.
- A smaller 2 mm hook is used for the stem in the original version to create a tighter, slimmer chain.
- The 3.5 mm hook is used again when shaping the leaf.
- You can make the bookmark longer or shorter by adjusting the stem chain.
- This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern and a good project for leftover yarn.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Crochet Daisy Center
Using yellow yarn and the 3.5 mm crochet hook, make a magic ring.
Round 1
Work:
- 6 sc into the magic ring.
Pull the yarn tail to close the center.
Join with a sl st into the first sc.
Ch 1, tighten, and fasten off.
You should now have a small yellow circle containing 6 sc. Each of these six stitches will support one flower petal.
Crochet the Daisy Petals
Join the white yarn to any stitch of the yellow center with a slip knot.
Ch 1 to secure the yarn.
Petal 1
Ch 2 more so you have the equivalent of a ch 3 at the beginning of the petal.
Into the same stitch, work:
- 3 dc
- ch 3
- sl st into the same stitch
The first petal is complete.
Petals 2–6
For each remaining center stitch, work:
- ch 3
- 3 dc into the next stitch
- ch 3
- sl st into the same stitch
Repeat until you have 6 petals total.
After finishing the sixth petal:
- Ch 1.
- Tighten.
- Fasten off.
Gently arrange and shape the petals with your fingers so the flower opens evenly and resembles a daisy.
Crochet the Bookmark Stem
Change to green yarn.
For a tighter stem, change to the 2 mm crochet hook.
Insert the hook through a loop at the back of the daisy and bring the green slip knot through.
Ch 1 to secure the yarn.
Now:
Ch 80.
These chains create the long green stem of the bookmark.
You can crochet more or fewer chains if you want to adjust the finished bookmark length.
Do not cut the yarn.
Crochet the Leaf
Change back to the 3.5 mm crochet hook.
The leaf is worked directly into the end portion of the stem chain.
First Side of the Leaf
Beginning in the second chain from the hook, work:
- Sl st in the second chain from the hook.
- Sc in the next chain.
- Hdc in each of the next 2 chains.
- Dc in each of the next 2 chains.
- Tr in each of the next 2 chains.
- Dc in each of the next 2 chains.
- Hdc in each of the next 2 chains.
- Sc in the next chain.
- Sl st in the next chain.
This creates the first curved side of the pointed leaf.
Do not fasten off.
Second Side of the Leaf
Turn the work so you can crochet along the opposite side of the same foundation chain.
Begin by working a sl st into the same chain where the previous side ended.
Continue along the opposite side with:
- Sl st
- Sc
- Hdc
- Hdc
- Dc
- Dc
- Tr
- Tr
- Dc
- Dc
- Hdc
- Hdc
- Sc
- Sl st
The increases toward the center and decreases toward the opposite end create the pointed oval leaf shape.
When the second side is complete:
- Ch 1.
- Tighten.
- Fasten off.
Finishing
Use a yarn needle or small crochet hook to weave in all loose yarn ends.
Check the back of the flower and make sure the green stem is securely attached.
Gently shape the six white petals with your fingers.
Flatten the leaf slightly and arrange the stitches so both sides are even.
If needed, lightly block the flower and leaf so they hold their shapes without flattening the dimensional petals too much.
Your crochet daisy bookmark is finished.
Tips & Variations
For the classic daisy look, keep the petals white, the center golden yellow, and the stem and leaf green. You can also turn this into a colorful flower bookmark by using pink, lavender, blue, peach, or another favorite shade for the petals.
A smaller hook creates a firmer, thinner chain that sits neatly between book pages. If you prefer not to change hooks, you can use the 3.5 mm hook for the entire project, although the stem may be slightly thicker.
Cotton yarn can create a crisp flower and defined leaf, while soft acrylic yarn gives the bookmark a slightly softer feel.
For a shorter paperback bookmark, reduce the number of stem chains. For larger books, add more chains before beginning the leaf.
Because this easy crochet pattern needs very little yarn, it is also a useful scrap yarn project.
FAQ
Can a beginner crochet this daisy bookmark?
Yes. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches including chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitches. The flower and leaf are worked in small sections, making it a manageable beginner crochet project.
Can I make the stem shorter than 80 chains?
Yes. The 80-chain stem creates the original length, but you can adjust the number of chains to suit the size of the books you normally use.
Can I make the daisy in different colors?
Absolutely. White and yellow create the traditional daisy appearance, but the same construction can be used with almost any flower color combination.
Conclusion
This crochet daisy bookmark is a quick and charming way to turn leftover yarn into something you can use every day. The dimensional flower, delicate green stem, and shaped leaf make it especially pretty tucked inside a favorite book. Save this beginner-friendly crochet flower pattern and try making a few in your favorite colors for thoughtful handmade gifts.
