Cupid’s Arrow Bookmark Crochet Pattern

If you need a quick and easy Valentine’s Day gift, the Cupid’s Arrow Bookmark would be perfect! Whether you need a gift for your child’s class or need a cute little something to go with a larger gift, this crochet bookmark is just the project for you.

Holidays are such fun times to crochet gifts for those you love, and Valentine’s Day is no exception! I love giving little gifts for Valentine’s Day that just brighten up a person’s day. The Cupid’s Arrow Bookmark is the perfect project for this!

While some Valentine’s crochet patterns are a little more involved, this pattern is quick, simple, and easy. You can make your crochet bookmark in under 15 minutes! That way if you sometimes forget until the last minute (like me!), you still have time to crochet this pattern.

The free pattern and video tutorial are below on this blog post, but the ad-free, pdf, printable version is in my Etsy shop!

Cupid’s Arrow Crochet Bookmark Details:

Crochet Level: Advanced Beginner

Yarn:

I crocheted my heart bookmark with a super fine (1) weight yarn from my yarn stash. You could follow the directions and use any yarn weight you choose, but for a bookmark, I think the finer weight yarns are a better choice. They will fit better in between the book pages.

Crochet Stitches:

To make the Cupid’s Arrow Bookmark, you will need to know the following stitches & techniques:

• Chain
• Double Crochet
• Double Treble Crochet
• Half Double Crochet
• Magic Ring
• Single Crochet
• Slip Stitch
• Treble Crochet

You will also be creating a tassel. In my video, I demonstrate how to create the tassel, or you can also use a pre-made tassel.

If you are unfamiliar with any of these skills, you can click on the links to find the full blog post tutorial on how to crochet each stitch.

Gauge:

The bookmark is too small for a proper gauge, but the heart size is 1 inch tall, the chain is 8 inches long, and the tassel is about 2 inches long. The total length is 11 inches as the directions state. If you wanted a shorter or longer bookmark, you could easily change the number of chains.

Supplies:

• 2-3 yards super fine (1) yarn, any color you choose
• 3.5 mm or E-5 hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Notes:

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double Crochet
• dtr – Double Treble Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• mr – Magic Ring
• sc – Single Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• st – Stitch
• tr – Treble Crochet
• Written in US terms.
• Chain at the beginning of the heart does not count as a stitch.
• Repeat the directions in the asterisks (*) as directed.
• Total st count for each round will be in the parentheses.
• Number before a st means to complete the st that number of times.
• Resources: Stitches are linked to blog posts with video, picture, and written tutorials. Video example below.

Cupid’s Arrow Bookmark Crochet Directions:

Heart & Chain:

Mr, and ch 1.

Into the ring, sc, hdc, dc, 6 tr, dtr, 6 tr, dc, hdc, sc (19).

Pull the mr tight. Sl st into the ring.

Ch 50 (If you want a longer or shorter bookmark, you can adjust the number of chains to your liking.) Fasten off, and leave a long tail at least 5 inches long.

Tassel:

If you are creating your own tassel, you will follow these directions. I highly recommend watching the video portion to help you understand how to create the tassel.

Cut a length of yarn about 10-12 inches long. Set aside. You will use this to tie around the top of your tassel.

To create the tassel, you will be wrapping yarn around all four fingers of your hand 15-20 times.

To start, with the yarn from the skein, you will hold you the starting end between your thumb and pinky.

Wrap the yarn front to back 15-20 times. This creates the tassel body. Fasten off the yarn near your pinky.

Use the yarn piece that you set aside to wrap around the top of the tassel once and knot securely. (Note: You want to wrap around the area between your index and middle finger. This will create a loop at the top for you to attach it to the heart and chain piece. You may need to slip the loops off your fingers as you work depending on how tightly you wound the yarn.)

Slip off fingers (if you haven’t already), and cut the loops that create the bottom of the tassel.

With the rest of the first length of yarn, wrap in opposite directions and then knot securely and thread through the top of the tassel to the bottom.

Finally, line up all the tassel ends and cut cleanly with a sharp pair of scissors to make all the ends even.

Assembly:

To assemble, you will use a yarn needle to thread the long tail from the heart and chain piece through the loops at the top of the tassel. Then you will thread through the final chain and knot securely.

Then you can weave the end through the top of the tassel to the bottom and cut any extra length as needed. Weave in any ends that are left and you are finished!

You have finished your Cupid’s Arrow Bookmark! How will you use your new creation? Will you give it as a gift? Or did you make it for yourself? I would love to hear about it! Tag me on Instagram @godsgiftofcreativity or tell me below in the comments!