The Wandering Vine Bookmark: A Crochet Flower Garland Free Pattern

Bring a Touch of Whimsy to Your Reading: The Wandering Vine Bookmark

This isn't your grandmother's bookmark; it's a delicate, three-dimensional flower garland that winds its way through your pages, adding a touch of whimsy and botanical beauty to your reading. The pattern uses simple crochet stitches to create a lush, textured vine with tiny blossoms and leaves, perfect for marking your place in style. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner, this free pattern will guide you through creating a unique, handmade gift for yourself or a fellow book lover.

Materials Needed

To create your own Wandering Vine Bookmark, gather the following supplies. The gauge is not critical for this project, but aim for a tight, firm fabric to ensure the bookmark holds its shape. The vine chain should be approximately 12 inches long.

• Yarn: Fingering weight cotton yarn (e.g., Scheepjes Catona) in three colors:
  • Vine (deep green) – approximately 10g
  • Blossom (soft blush pink) – approximately 10g
  • Center (pale yellow) – approximately 10g
• Hook: 2.5mm crochet hook
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembly, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, st(s) = stitch(es), yo = yarn over, MR = magic ring.

Note: The bookmark is worked in two parts: the vine (a long chain with picots) and the flowers/leaves (worked separately and attached).

Part 1: The Vine

With Vine color (green), ch 120. (This will be the length of the bookmark. Adjust for your book.)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (119 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), skip next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 2: Small Leaves (Make 6)

With Vine color, ch 6.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in last. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. (5 sts)

Part 3: Large Leaves (Make 4)

With Vine color, ch 8.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 2, hdc in next, sc in last. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. (7 sts)

Part 4: Blossoms (Make 5)

With Blossom color, make a MR.

Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. (6 sc)

Round 2: Ch 3, (yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops) 2 times, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook (this is a puff stitch), ch 3, sl st in same st. *Sl st in next st, ch 3, puff stitch in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st; repeat from * around. You will have 6 petals. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Part 5: Flower Centers (Make 5)

With Center color, make a MR.

Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew one center to the middle of each blossom.

Assembly

1. Arrange the vine in a gentle, wavy line. Using the long tails, sew the large leaves and small leaves along the vine, alternating sides. Space them out evenly.
2. Sew the blossoms onto the vine, tucking them among the leaves. Do not overcrowd; let the vine show through.
3. Weave in all ends securely.
4. Optional: Block the bookmark by pinning it flat and lightly steaming to set the shape.

Your Wandering Vine Bookmark is now complete! It will nestle beautifully between the pages of your favorite book, adding a touch of handcrafted botanical charm to every reading session.