Whimsical Cozy Cat Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in the following colors: main color (e.g., grey), contrast color (e.g., pink), and white for accents.
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Safety eyes (optional)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stuffing (optional)

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)

Instructions:

Body:

1. With main color, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across (11 sc).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across (11 hdc).
4. Row 3-10: Repeat row 2 for 8 more rows.
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2):

1. With contrast color, ch 5.
2. Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across (4 sc).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc decrease, sc (3 sc).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc decrease (2 sc).
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc decrease (1 sc).
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Face:

1. Using safety eyes or embroidery, add eyes and a small mouth to the body securely.

Assembly:

1. With the long tail on the body, sew the ears to the top of the head.
2. For added charm, use white yarn to stitch a little nose and whiskers.
3. Optionally stuff slightly before sewing the bottom of the body closed.

Finishing Touch:

1. Attach a small ch 10-15 loop to the top for hanging your bookmark.

Your whimsical cat bookmark is now complete! Enjoy your reading with this cute companion.