I know we live in a digital age and there’s usually just so much going on in our lives. Sometimes, it gets harder to just pause and enjoy the moment. When you’re reading a book, it becomes a little easier to do that. That’s relaxing me-time I hope everyone is able to incorporate into their busy schedules.

And why not combine your love of reading with your love of crochet? In today’s post, I’ll share a FREE C2C Corner Bookmark! Hey! Why don’t you join me in the

Bookmark Bonanza!

2023 Yearlong Bookmark CAL

To combine my loves for crochet and reading, I’m announcing the 2023 Yearlong Bookmark CAL called Bookmark Bonanza. 12 books, 12 bookmarks, 12 video tutorials; one for each month of the year.

This pattern is the 1st in the series. Each month, one free bookmark crochet pattern will be released along with its video tutorial and a little book review. You’re welcome to join in on the journey by reading the books with me or letting me know about whatever books you want to use your bookmarks for.

The goal is to encourage reading and crafting together so I hope you have as much fun as I know I will throughout!

For my first bookmark, I’ve gotten into Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend (Thank you to my sister for this wonderful recommendation!) This is a very heartwarming story about friendship. If you’ve watched Inside Out and grown attached to Bing Bong, you’ll have a bit of an idea what this tale is about.

“Budo is lucky as imaginary friends go. He’s been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. But Budo feels his age, and thinks constantly of the day when eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. When that happens, Budo will disappear.”

Go ahead a grab yourself a copy HERE on Amazon

If you’re on the go more often and don’t think you’ll have the time to sit down with this book, you can always listen to it on Scribd instead.

If you’ve read this book already or have it on your list as a future read, let me know!

Don’t have time to work this up right now? Pin it for later.

(This pattern is also available in an ad-free printable .PDF file for only $2.00. It can be downloaded instantly from Etsy or Ravelry.)

Corner to Corner (C2C) Technique

This pattern uses C2C crochet technique. I love C2C! Have you ever tried it?

Learn this Technique On YouTube

C2C Corner Bookmark

This Simple C2C Bookmark pattern has been provided to you for free on this website. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

• Yarn: High Desert Yarn in “Sea Glass” (100% Super Wash Merino Wool) or 20 yards of any DK weight yarn
• Hook: E/4 – 3.5mm
• Yarn needle 
• Scissors

Gauge: 

Not necessary for this bookmark.

Finished Size: 

Approximately 4” x 4” (or 5″ diagonally).

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology):

ch – Chain

sc – Single Crochet

sk – Skip

sl st – Slip Stitch

sq – Square

Pattern Notes:

• This pattern is made using C2C (corner to corner) crochet. Each C2C square consists of 3 double crochets and a ch-3. Watch the video tutorial below for step-by-step instructions.
• Construction starts at the corner and works diagonally.
• Stitches between *asterisks* are repeated.
• Square counts are found at the end of each row.
• Make 2 triangular panels and seam them together per instructions below.
• May make your bookmark larger or smaller by adding or subtracting rows.

Video Tutorial

I made a video tutorial of this bookmark pattern fo you can really get a feel for the stitches involved in this pattern.

Please watch the video, like it, and comment a book recommendation for me to read this year. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my channel as well. Thank you!

Instructions:

Body

Make 2 Panels

Row 1 (WS): Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook and next 2—1 sq.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2, flip, sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp—2 sqs.

Row 3: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2, flip, *sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp; repeat from * across—3 sqs.

Rows 4-6: Repeat Row 3, number of squares will match row number.

Fasten off, then make a second panel.

Do not fasten off after second panel. Continue on with assembly instructions.

Assembly

Seam both panels together by working sc evenly along straight edges of the bookmark – work 2-3 sc in each sq and 3 sc in each corner. Do not seam diagonal sides together Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Remember, this pattern is included in the Bookmark Bonanza Crochet-A-Long. All of the patterns included in the CAL are bundled together for easy and early access.

This pattern is part of my bookmark Bonanza Crochet-a-long!

Find out more about this fun crochet-a-long HERE!

The Fine Print

Note: Affiliate links are found throughout this post, meaning if you make a purchase after clicking one of those links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Such purchases help me be able to provide free CALs like this one!

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2023. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag. 

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Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.