The Herriett Bookmark is a stylish accessory for your next read. It is a simple repeat pattern with a decorative border and uses #1 fingering-weight yarn.

This pattern is written here using US crochet terms.

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Skill Level

Advanced Beginner. Uses simple, common stitches and techniques. Special Instructions are given for the half double crochet cluster, the half double crochet spike cluster, the spike half double crochet cluster and the herringbone half double crochet.

Recommended Yarn

Fingering #1 weight cotton yarn, approx. 25 yards.

Hooks & Other Materials

• US Size E/4 or 3.5 mm hook
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors

Sizes/Finished Measurements

Size is approximately 2″ x 8″ and may vary slightly based on your crochet tension.

Abbreviations

Chain(s) (Ch/chs)
Herringbone Half Double Crochet (Hhdc)
Half Double Crochet Cluster (hdc cluster)
Half Double Crochet Spike Cluster (hdc spike cluster)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Stitch(es) (St/sts)
Spike Half Double Crochet Cluster (spike hdc cluster)
Yarn Over (yo)

Notes

1. The pattern is worked in rows.
2. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
3. Cluster stitches begin in the same stitch/space previously worked

Gauge

Not necessary for this crochet project.

Special Stitches/Techniques

Herringbone Half Double Crochet – yo, insert hook, pull up a loop and pull loop through 1^st loop on hook, yo, pull through remaining loops on hook.  

Half double crochet cluster – yo, insert your hook, yo and pull up a loop. Yo, insert hook into next ch/st, yo pull up a loop. Yo and pull through remaining loops on hook.    

Half double crochet spike cluster –  yo,insert your hook, yo and pull up a loop. Yo, insert your hook into the next ch/st one row below, yo and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through remaining loops on hook.  

Spike half double crochet cluster –  YO and insert your hook into ch/st one row below, YO and pull up a loop. YO and insert your hook into the next ch/st, YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through all five loops on your hook.

This pattern has been tested for errors by a team of crocheters with varying skill ability, this helps to ensure the pattern is free of errors, but should you find any errors or run into difficulties please reach out to me so I can help.

NOTE ON SELLING ITEMS AND COPYRIGHT: The pattern and all images are Copyright Owensvillachick Designs, all rights reserved. You may not copy any part of this pattern or use photos without permission. You may sell finished items (handmade in small quantities by you). Designs credit is appreciated (tag on social media or link to this post). Thank you.

Geeks and Gamers Blog Hop 2025

As part of the Geeks and Gamers Blog Hop and Bundle Sale hosted by Green Fox Farms Designs, the Herriett Bookmark is available as a free download on March 16th, 2025.

Please share the link and pin it! And show me if you make it, I’d love to see. Tag me on social media.

Herriett Bookmark Pattern Instructions

Ch 9 to begin.

Row 1: Hhdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn. [8 hhdc]

Row 2: Hhdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. [8 hhdc]

Rows 3-41: Repeat row 2. [39 times]

Edging

Do not fasten off.

Ch 1, (hdc spike cluster, spike hdc cluster), repeat 20 times, 3 hdc clusters in corner ch st. Rotate, (hdc spike cluster, spike hdc cluster), repeat 3 times, 3 hdc clusters in corner ch st. Rotate, (hdc spike cluster, spike hdc cluster), repeat 20 times, 3 hdc clusters in corner ch st. Rotate, (hdc spike cluster, spike hdc cluster), repeat 3 times, 3 hdc clusters in corner ch st.

Sl st to join to beginning st.

Congratulations, your Herriett Bookmark is complete!

I would love to see your projects! Please share them by tagging me @owensvillachick on Instagram or Facebook and using the hashtags #ovcdesigns #owensvillachickdesigns #herriettbookmark.

Why not check out my other crochet patterns too. I’d love you to have a look around while you’re here.

Until Next Time, Happy Yarning!

ETHY