🦉 Easy Crochet Owl Bookmark Pattern – Free Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Owl book mark free crochet pattern

If you're looking for a cute and functional crochet project, this crochet owl bookmark pattern is perfect for you! It’s quick to make, uses simple stitches, and makes a wonderful gift for book lovers. This step-by-step free owl bookmark crochet pattern will help you create a delightful owl sitting on a branch with a tail chain that doubles as a page holder.

📌 Why You'll Love This Owl Bookmark Crochet Pattern

• ✔️ Quick & beginner-friendly

• ✔️ Perfect handmade gift idea

• ✔️ Uses scrap yarn – great stash buster!

• ✔️ Functional, adorable, and customizable

  
  

🧶 Supplies Needed

• Yarn:

  • Brown – for owl base, branch, and bookmark tail

  • Pink – for round 2 accent

  • White – for eyes

  • Optional: green for leaf or tassel at end

• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn

• Yarn needle / Tapestry needle

• Scissors

  
  

🦉 Crochet Owl Face Pattern (Free Written Pattern)

🟤 Round 1 – Brown (Face Base)

• Make a magic ring

• Ch 3 (counts as first DC)

• Work 11 DC into the ring

• Join with sl st to top of ch-3🧵 [Total: 12 DC]

  
  

🌸 Round 2 – Pink (Accent Round)

• Ch 3, 1 DC in the same stitch

• Work 2 DC in each stitch around

• Join with sl st🧵 [Total: 24 DC]

  
  

🟤 Round 3 – Brown (Texture Round)

• Ch 2

• (2 HDC in the same stitch, skip next stitch) – repeat around

• Join with sl st

  
  

🟤 Round 4 – Brown (Shaping Owl Ears)

Start where you want the first bulge (ear/head):

1. Ch 1, SC in the same stitch

2. Next stitch: HDC + DC

3. Next stitch: TR, ch 1, TR

4. Next stitch: DC + HDC

5. Next stitch: SC

➡️ Then work 3 SC (1 in each of the next 3 stitches)

Repeat the bulge pattern again for the second ear/head bulge

Finish with sl st, fasten off, and weave in ends.

👁️ Crochet Owl Eyes (White)

(Make 2)

• Make a magic ring

• Ch 1, work 6 SC into the ring

• Join with sl st, pull tight

• Sew or glue onto the head

• Add a bead or black stitch for the pupil

  
  

🌿 Crochet Branch (for Owl to Sit On)

• Ch 11

• Starting from 2nd ch, work SC across (10 SC total)

• Fasten off, weave in ends

• Sew branch beneath the owl

👉 Optional: Add 2 short brown yarn legs (2 SC each) from owl to branch.

🔗 Bookmark Chain Tail (Hanging String)

Attach yarn to the back center of the branch.

• Ch 60–80 (adjust to book size)

• Add an end detail:

  
  

Option A: 🍃 Tiny Leaf

Ch 6 Sl st, SC, HDC, DC, HDC Turn and work on the other side: SC, sl st Fasten off

Option B: 🎀 Tassel

• Cut 5–6 strands (4 inches)

• Loop through last chain

• Pull through and tighten

• Trim ends neatly

  
  

💡 Customization Ideas

• Use different colors for festive themes (red/green for Christmas, pastel for spring)

• Add safety eyes or embroidery for more detailing

• Use cotton yarn for a firmer texture

📸 Final Result: A Whimsical Crochet Owl Bookmark

You now have a cute crochet owl bookmark that holds your page and makes you smile every time you open your book. This project is also a great option for selling at craft fairs or gifting to fellow readers.