Free Hopscotch Bookmark Crochet Pattern: Meet Lil’ Hop!

Easy Page Saver Crochet Bookmark!

This Free Hopscotch Bookmark Crochet Pattern I’ve dubbed “Lil’ Hop” is quick to make and super fun to use. It’s the perfect stash-busting project for those scraps you’ve been saving.

So yes, I’ve named this bookmark. But ya’ll know me, a little quirky, I have to be! I’m a 5 kid Mama and laughing helps to keep me sane. 😜

This easy bookmark is for advanced beginner crocheters and up. You’ll love that it works up fast and makes a great gift for book lovers, teachers, and reading buddies. Make one for everyone in your bookclub this year! You’ll use my original Hopscotch Stitch for a unique texture that lays flat in your pages.

Grab your yarn and let’s make something useful and cute for every reader you know!

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Thin Yarn = Happy Pages

When it comes to making bookmarks, flatter and thinner is better. You want something that marks your place without warping or damaging the pages, especially if it’s a well-loved or borrowed book. For that reason, I recommend using lighter weight yarns like sport, DK, or even fingering weight cotton for the best results. Cotton is ideal because it’s smooth, sturdy, and won’t fuzz up over time. Acrylic can work too, as long as it’s not too bulky — just avoid plush yarns or anything that feels too thick.

If you don’t have cotton on hand, try a smooth acrylic or bamboo blend. Just make sure it’s lightweight and non-stretchy so your bookmark stays flat and page-friendly. A smaller hook will also help keep your stitches tight and your bookmark neat and flat.

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Make your own Crochet Page Saver Bookmark!

This crochet pattern is written in US English terms

Materials:

• YARN: King Cole Cottonsoft DK Weight (3) Yarn, (100% Cotton, 229 yds/210 m, 3.5 oz/100 g)
• Sample Colors: Silver, French Navy, Jade, Violet  
• 100-120 yds  
• HOOK: US F/5 3.75 mm

• Yarn Needle, Scissors

Sizes: (Excluding tassels/fringe)

SKINNY: 1.5” wide x 8.5″ long

WIDE: 2″ wide x 7.25″ long

Experience Level: Intermediate, for advanced beginners on up

Gauge: 22 esc x 16 rows = 4” x 4” 

Gauge is not very important.

Pattern Stitches:

This crochet pattern is written in US English terms

Pattern Key:

st(s) – stitch(es)

sp(s) – space(s)

sl st – slip stitch

ch(s) – chain(s)

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

esc – extended single crochet (special sts)

xdc – crossed double crochet (special sts)

yo – yarn over

FO – fasten off

Special Stitches:

Be Guided by the Process Photos. They’re easy-to-follow and step-by-step!

Extended Single Crochet (esc): Insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 1st loop on the hook, yo and pull through both loops on the hook. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gp41JNKAcg4 

Crossed Double Crochet (xdc): Skip next st, dc in next st, then dc back into skipped st working in front of the previous stitch. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5r8bdWi5OOY 

NOTES:

1. Read through the entire pattern first.
2. Pattern is worked in rows.
3. Finish bookmark with tassel braid or fringe. 
4. Beginning chain does not count as a stitch. First stitch of esc rows should be placed in the same st as ch 1. First stitch of xdc rows should be placed in next stitch.
5. Sl st does not count as a stitch.
6. Feel free to substitute another weight yarn and adjust hook size accordingly!
7. This pattern is FREE, and has been thoroughly tested and tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you may have! I welcome your feedback!!
8. This post and all it contains including the pattern and photographs are my intellectual property and copyright protected property of GreenFoxFarms LLC © 2025. You are welcome to make as many as you like to sell, give away, etc. You may NOT sell, or alter and claim as your own this pattern. You may not use my photographs. This pattern is not for mass production.
9. If you want to share this original pattern online, you must only share a link to my blog post. You may not copy and paste my text or the pattern to another site. Thank you for respecting my work.
10. By using this pattern, you are agreeing to abide by these terms.

My Fab Bookmark Crochet Pattern Testers!

I have to give a huge shoutout to my amazing pattern testers — they absolutely knocked it out of the park again! Their versions of the Hopscotch Bookmark turned out so creative and fun, and their thoughtful feedback helped me fine-tune the pattern just right. I’m always blown away by the care and talent they bring to every project. Seeing their finished bookmarks and the love they put into their work is one of the best parts of this whole process. Scroll down to check out their gorgeous makes — I know y’all love them too!

Thank you so much for testing the  Lil’ Hop Free Bookmark Crochet Pattern: Lisa Reinsch-Johnson, Joann Fleming, Sara Harris, Brucene Plass, Linda Woodthorpe, Carissa Lindsey, Natasha Dobbs-St-Denis, Heather Veres, and Anna Kendig.

Free Bookmark Crochet Pattern Release!

I’m so excited to share that the Lil’ Hop Bookmark pattern is now live! This free crochet bookmark pattern is quick, practical, and fun to hook — perfect for fellow book lovers and yarn stashers alike.

Want an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF? You can grab it for a small fee in my Etsy or Ravelry shop. Saving the pattern or adding it to your favorites helps more people find it too, so thank you so much for your support — it truly means the world to me!

Here’s what you can do next:

• 💜 Get the Free Pattern right here on the blog — scroll up to start stitching Lil’ Hop!

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Thanks again for being here — I hope Lil’ Hop brings a smile to your face every time you open a good book. 🧵📚

Hopscotch Bookmark Pattern on Stashdown Hop

I’m so excited to share that my Hopscotch Bookmark Crochet Pattern was featured on the Great Stashdown Blog Hop!  The Great Stashdown blog hop will help you find fresh new patterns to crochet to use your scraps and stash! Find a new featured pattern each day from 8/1/25 – 8/30/25! Each pattern is FREE to download for 24 hours only, so make sure to check back each day of the event! This fun event is hosted by the fabulous RaeLynn of Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’!

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HOPSCOTCH BOOKMARK CROCHET PATTERN

Pattern Directions:

SKINNY HOPSCOTCH BOOKMARK: 

Using D/3 3.25 mm Hook

• If finishing with a Tassel, use the Tassel Alternate decrease for Row 31.

Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across, turn, (8 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn, (8 sc).

Rows 3-6: Ch 1, esc in each st across, turn, (8 esc, 4 rows).

Row 7: Ch 1, 4 xdc across, turn, (4 xdc).

Rows 8-9: Ch 1, esc in each st across, turn, (8 esc, 2 rows).

Rows 10-27: Repeat Rows 7-9, (8 sts, 18 rows). 

Rows 28-29: Repeat Row 3, (8 esc, 2 rows).

Rows 30-31: Repeat Row 2, (8 sc, 2 rows). FO and weave in ends. Continue with finishing. 

**TASSEL ALTERNATE DECREASE: 

Row 31: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, (6 sc).

Using D/3 3.25 mm Hook

WIDE HOPSCOTCH BOOKMARK:

• If finishing with a Tassel, use the Tassel Alternate decrease for Row 26-27.

Row 1: Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across, turn, (12 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn, (12 sc).

Rows 3-4: Ch 1, esc in each st across, turn, (12 esc, 2 rows).

Row 5: Ch 1, 6 xdc across, turn, (6 xdc).

Rows 6-7: Ch 1, esc in each st across, turn, (12 esc, 2 rows).

Rows 8-25: Repeat Rows 5-7, alternating, (12 sts, 18 rows). 

Rows 26-27: Repeat Row 2, (12 sc, 2 rows). FO and weave in ends. Continue with finishing. 

**TASSEL ALTERNATE DECREASE: 

Row 26: Ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next st,] 4 times, turn, (8 sc).

Row 27: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog twice, sc in next 2 st, (6 sc). FO and weave in ends.

Finishing Bookmark:

ADD FRINGE:

Step 1: Cut 16 or 24 strands of yarn about 6 inches long.

Step 2: Insert hook upward through any of the stitches on the top of the bookmark. Place the center of a piece of yarn over the hook and pull it through the stitch creating a loop. Pull both ends of the yarn through the loop and tug gently at the ends to tighten. Repeat for each of the remaining 7 or 11 yarn strands.

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 for the 8 or 12 strands on the bottom of the bookmark.

Step 4: Then trim the ends evenly. My ends are about 2 inches long.

ADD TASSEL: 

Step 1: Cut 6 strands of yarn about 12 inches long.

Step 2: Insert hook upward through any of the 6 stitches on the top of the bookmark. Place the center of a piece of yarn over the hook and pull it through the stitch creating a loop. Pull both ends of the yarn through the loop and tug gently at the ends to tighten.

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 for each of the 5 yarn strands, placing one in each of the 6 stitches. Step 4: Group strands into 3 groups of 4, and braid about 2 inches. 

Step 5: Tie off the ends in one of 2 ways. 1) Tie the end in single overhand knot, leaving the braid as long or short as you like. -OR- 2) Cut an additional length of yarn 4-6 inches. Lay the yarn under the end of the braid and tie a tight double (square) knot around the braid.

Step 6: Trim the ends evenly. My braid is about 1.5 inches and tassel and knot are about 2 inches together. Adjust yours as you like.

Please Share Your Hopscotch Bookmarks!

I hope you have fun making your own Lil’ Hop bookmark — it was great fun to design, and I can’t wait to see it in your hands (and in your books!).

I’d absolutely love to see your finished bookmarks, so please share them on Ravelry or social media and tag me so I don’t miss them! Seeing your projects out in the world truly makes my day — it’s why I keep designing. (Well… that and the yarn shopping, of course!)

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