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Crochet Strawberry Bookmark Set | Free Crochet

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By Author Virkadia ⋮ ⋮ 21.6.2024

Sweetened into this free crochet strawberry bookmark pattern set are all the restful
relaxations of early summer—an impromptu picnic in the park, stretching out in the sun for
an afternoon read, and the fresh breeze rustling the pages of your favorite book.

While you crack the spine into your favorite literary world, there’s no better way to set the
mood than with this free strawberry amigurumi bookmark pattern set!

Pattern Information | Free Crochet Strawberry Bookmark

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Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook

Medium (4) weight yarn in 4 colors:
Yarn A – red (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Cherry Red)

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 Yarn B – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
Yarn C – green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
Yarn D – yellow (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Saffron)
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers

Terminology:

This free crochet strawberry bookmark pattern set uses English (US) terminology:

st (sts) = stitch (stitches)

ch = chain stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a
decrease
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet

Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to
a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be
worked into the same stitch.

In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one
stitch, also known as an increase.

Special Instructions – Single Crochet:

This pattern uses a variation of the traditional single crochet stitch, sometimes referred to as
the YU/YO (yarn under/yarn over) method.

Instead of yarning over before pulling through, this method utilizes a yarn under technique on
the first pass of each stitch, as seen below.

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Begin by inserting your hook into the next stitch, then yarn under (not over) as shown above.
Pull through the stitch, then yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to
complete your single crochet.

Using the above technique produces a slightly tighter and stiffer fabric than traditional single
crochet stitches. This method minimizes holes between stitches, improves shaping, and
decreases stitch slanting.

This pattern will still work with the traditional technique of single crochet stitches, so choose
what works best for you—just be wary that your project may result in having slight visual
differences than those shown in examples if using the traditional method.

Special Instructions – Invisible Decrease:

This pattern uses a variation of the single crochet decrease stitch, often called an invisible
decrease. This method produces a tighter stitch that improves shaping and blends in more
seamlessly with regular stitches.

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Insert your hook into the front loop only of the next stitch, then insert into the front loop only
of the second stitch in the same way. Yarn under (not over) as shown above and pull through
both front loops. Yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete
your invisible decrease.

Special Instructions – Joining Rounds:

Unless otherwise stated, each round in this pattern is joined at the end with a slip stitch into
the first stitch of the round, followed by one or more chain stitches.

For a cleaner seam, and to ensure that these stitches are not accidentally worked into later,
tighten both the slip stitch and chain as shown below.

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Hold your working loop firmly on your hook and pull up with your hook until your slip stitch is
tight. Then, pull back on your working tail until your loop is back to fitting snugly around your
hook. Repeat these steps with the following one or more chain stitches before your next
round.

Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the
same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.

Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Strawberry Bookmark

This free crochet strawberry bookmark pattern set includes instructions for three different
bookmark variations: strawberry with leaf, flower with leaf, or strawberry with flower.

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Follow each of the relevant sections below for the specific bookmark variation you’d like to
make, or repeat each section twice before sewing together for enough pieces to create the
full set of three!

Crochet Strawberry – Rounds 1 to 8:

With yarn A (red), make a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form ring, ch 1).

Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 2: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 3 times, join, ch 1 (9).

Rnd 3: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 4: [1sc into each of next 2 sts, 2sc into next st] 4 times, join, ch 1 (16).

Rnd 5: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (16).

Rnd 6: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (16).

Rnd 7: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (16).

Rnd 8: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 4 times, join, ch 1 (12).

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Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and follow the directions below for
embroidering the seeds before continuing to round 9.

Crochet Strawberry – Embroidering Seeds:

With a length of yarn B (white), embroider seeds around the entire circumference of the
strawberry.

To get the exact look as the example crochet strawberry bookmark, begin by inserting your
needle between rounds 7 and 8, from inside to outside, and pull through, leaving a short tail
for tying.

Then, reinsert your needle straight down between rounds 6 and 7, or 1 round directly below
where you’ve just exited from. This completes 1 seed embroidery, over top of round 7.

Repeat these steps around the entire circumference of your strawberry, working 1 seed
every 2 stitches over top of round 7, for a total of 8 seeds.

Then, moving down 2 rounds, sew 8 more seeds over top of round 5. Each seed should
again be 2 stitches apart, but this time embroidered so that they are staggered with the
seeds above.

Lastly, sew 4 more seeds, over top of round 3, so that they are each 3 stitches apart and are
vertically aligned with every-other seed in round 7.

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Knot your ends on the inside of your strawberry to secure your embroidery and cut any
excess tail.

Crochet Strawberry – Round 9:

Stuff your crochet strawberry until full. Remove your stitch marker and continue to add
stuffing as you complete round 9.

Rnd 9: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (6).

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing closed.

To sew the top hole closed, pass the needle, from front to back, through the front loop only of
each stitch around and then pull tight.

Secure your sewing with a knot, trim the tail, and sew in any remaining length.

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Set your strawberry aside for now, and follow the directions below for the crochet strawberry
leaves.

Crochet Strawberry Leaves:

With yarn C (green), ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form ring, ch 1.

Rnd 1: [ch 4, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1sc into next st, 1hdc into next st, sl st into ring] 5
times (20).

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Retrieve your strawberry you’ve set aside earlier.

Using the tail leftover from fastening off, sew the crochet strawberry leaves onto the top
center of your strawberry.

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The leaves in the example piece are secured between each leaf by sewing into the
strawberry between rounds 8 and 9, but you may use whatever method works best for you!

Secure your sewing with a knot, or tie your end tail together with your beginning tail, trim,
and sew in any remaining length.

Crochet Strawberry Flower:

With yarn D (yellow), make a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form ring, ch 1).

Rnd 1: 10hdc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join (10).

Fasten off yarn D and weave in tails.

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Join yarn B (white) by inserting your hook into any stitch from round 1 and pulling up a loop
of yarn B.

Chain 2 and begin the next round in the same stitch as where you’ve just joined your yarn.

Rnd 2: [5dc into next st, sl st into next st] 5 times, sl st into 1st dc to join (30).

Fasten off yarn B and weave in tails.

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Crochet Leaf:

With yarn C (green), chain 8.

Rnd 1: 1dc into 3rd ch from hook, 2tr into next st, 1dc into next st, 1hdc into next st, 1sc into
next st, sl st into next st, ch 1, working into other side of ch sts, sl st into next st, 1sc into next
st, 1hdc into next st, 1dc into next st, 2tr into next st, 1dc into next st, ch 2, sl st into same st
as last dc, ch 50* (70).

*If you want to customize your bookmark to fit a specific book, you may adjust the amount of
chains you work at the end of round 1. Add more chains for a longer bookmark, or fewer for
a shorter string.

Fasten off yarn D and leave an end tail for sewing

Sewing Together:

Crochet Strawberry and Leaf Bookmark:

To complete a strawberry and leaf bookmark, use your end tail leftover from fastening off of
the crochet leaf to attach it to the strawberry.

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The end of the chain should be sewn onto the top of the strawberry, in the center of the
leaves, as seen below.

Secure your sewing with a knot, trim, and sew in any remaining length.

Crochet Flower and Leaf Bookmark:

To complete a flower and leaf bookmark, use your end tail leftover from fastening off of the
crochet leaf to attach it to the flower.

The end of the chain should be sewn into the slip stitch between any two petals of the flower,
as seen below.

Secure your sewing with a knot, trim, and sew in any remaining length.

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Crochet Strawberry and Flower Bookmark:

With yarn C (green), leave a beginning tail for sewing and chain 50.*

*If you want to customize your bookmark to fit a specific book, you may adjust the amount of
chains you work. Add more chains for a longer bookmark, or fewer for a shorter string.

Fasten off and leave an end tail for sewing, as well.

To complete a strawberry and flower bookmark, use your beginning and end tails leftover
from your chain to attach the strawberry and flower together.

One end of the chain should be sewn onto the top of the strawberry, in the center of the
leaves.

The other end of the chain should be sewn into the slip stitch between any two petals of the
flower.

Secure each sewn end with a knot, trim, and sew in any remaining length.

Conclusion | Free Crochet Strawberry Bookmark

And with that, you’re done the free crochet Strawberry Bookmark Set! If you’ve enjoyed this
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