Crochet Monkey Bookmark Pattern For Book Lover

Learn how to crochet a cute little monkey bookmark with this easy tutorial! The bookmark shines with adorable details like tiny arms and legs, made with both main color and white yarn. Perfect for keeping your place in a book or gifting to a friend, this playful pattern is fun to make and adds a touch of whimsy to your reading experience. Enjoy making this unique, delightful crochet project.

Crochet Monkey Bookmark Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in desired colors
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Bookmark Base:

1. Starting Chain:
   • Create a slip knot and chain 47 stitches.
2. Row 1:
   • Make a single crochet in the 6th chain from the hook.
   • (Chain 3, skip 2 chains, single crochet in the next chain) - repeat this pattern until the end of the row.
   • Once you reach the end, chain 3 and turn.
3. Row 2:
   • Single crochet into the first loop created by the chain 3 space in the previous row.
   • (Chain 2, single crochet into the next chain 3 space) - repeat this pattern until the end of the row.
   • Once you reach the end, chain 3 and turn.
4. Row 3:
   • Single crochet into the first chain 2 space from the previous row.
   • (Chain 2, single crochet into the next chain 2 space) - repeat this pattern until the end of the row.
   • Once you reach the end, chain 3 and turn.
5. Rows 4-14:
   • Repeat Row 3 until you have a total of 14 rows of these chain loops.

Ending Bookmark:

6. Final Row:
   • Make 3 single crochets in each of the chain 3 spaces across.
   • When you reach the end of the row, tie off and weave in the ends.

Edging:

7. Edging (Optional):
   • Attach yarn to any corner and single crochet evenly around the entire edge of the bookmark to create a neat border.
   • Slip stitch to the first single crochet and tie off, weave in the ends.

This is the crochet pattern provided in the video, ensuring that you have a neat and precise bookmark. Enjoy your crochet project!

Detailed Crochet Pattern:

For the Lens:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Start with a magic ring.
   • Make 6 single crochets into the magic ring.
2. Row 2:
   • Increase in each stitch around (total of 12 stitches).
3. Row 3:
   • Single crochet in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch.
   • Repeat around (total of 18 stitches).
4. Rows 4-6:
   • Single crochet all the way around for 3 rows (total of 18 stitches).
5. Row 7:
   • Single crochet in the first 5 stitches.
   • Decrease 4 times.
   • Single crochet in the remaining 5 stitches.
6. Row 8:
   • Decrease all the way around 7 times.
7. Finish:
   • Remove marker, slip stitch to next stitch.
   • Cut off the yarn long enough for sewing.

For the Mouth:

1. Chain 8:
   • Chain 8, starting from the second chain from the hook.
2. Next 6 Chains:
   • Single crochet in the next 6 chains.
3. Last Chain:
   • Make 3 single crochets in the last chain.
4. Turn and Continue:
   • Single crochet in the next 5 chains.
   • Increase in the last chain.
5. Row 2:
   • Increase in the first stitch.
   • Single crochet in the next 6 stitches.
   • Increase in the next 2 stitches.
   • Single crochet in the remaining 6 stitches.
6. Row 3-4:
   • Single crochet all the way around (total of 20 stitches).
7. Finish:
   • Slip stitch to next stitch.
   • Cut off the yarn long enough for sewing.

For the Ears:

1. Magic Ring & 6 Single Crochets:
   • Start with a magic ring and make 6 single crochets.
2. Row 2:
   • Increase all the way around (total of 12 stitches).
3. Row 3:
   • Single crochet in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch.
   • Repeat around (total of 18 stitches).
4. Row 4:
   • Single crochet in the first 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch.
   • Repeat around (total of 24 stitches).
5. Finish:
   • Slip stitch to next stitch.
   • Cut off the yarn long enough for sewing.

Inner Ear & Eye:

1. Inner Ear:
   • Follow the same pattern as the outer ear but stop at Row 3.
2. Eyes:
   • Magic Ring with 6 single crochets.
   • Increase all the way around in Row 2 (total of 12 stitches).

Assembly:

1. Ears:
   • Attach the inner ear to the outer ear using fabric glue or sewing.
   • Attach ears to the sides of the head, ensuring they are symmetrical.
2. Mouth:
   • Stuff slightly before closing.
   • Attach mouth on the 3rd row from the head’s base.
3. Eyes:
   • Place eyes directly above the mouth.
   • Embroider black pupils using a needle and black yarn.
4. Legs & Arms:
   • Attach legs to the sides of the body.
   • Secure arms right below the head.

Final Touches:

• Embroidery:
  • Use a black marker to draw a small mouth.
  • Ensure all parts are securely sewn.

This covers the remaining information required to complete your crochet project as shown in the video! Enjoy your crafting!

Video Tutorial Part 2