Mark your place in style with this Amigurumi Owl Bookmark crochet pattern! This charming little owl, with its wide eyes and soft wings, is the perfect companion for your favorite books. Whether you’re crafting for book lovers, adding a whimsical touch to your reading routine, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a wise and cozy bookmark bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any reading session, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade magic to every page. 📖✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of brown, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature book or glasses for extra charm. Craft a classic owl with earthy tones, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of literary-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, used as a practical reading companion, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Owl Bookmark is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade wisdom to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
📚 Amigurumi Owl Bookmark Crochet Pattern
Curl up with a good book and let this wise little owl keep your place! The chubby head peeks over the pages while a slim, flexible strap sits neatly between them, ending in a decorative bead + tassel. A quick make that blends amigurumi techniques with simple flat crochet—perfect for last-minute gifts or stash-busting.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner + – basic increases, decreases, and simple sewing.
📏 Finished Size
• Owl head width: ~2 in / 5 cm
• Total length (head → tassel): ~9 in / 23 cm
(using DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
• DK cotton yarn
• Color A – light taupe (head, wings, bead)
• Color B – cream (strap)
• Color C – white (eye whites)
• Color D – black (pupil & lash)
• Color E – orange (beak)
• 2.5 mm hook
• 8 mm safety eyes (or black yarn)
• Tapestry needle, stitch marker
• Small amount of stuffing
• Sharp scissors for tassel
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Invisible Decrease
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
st – Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🦉 Owl Head (Color A)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5.–8. sc around (24)
👉 Insert safety eyes between Rounds 5–6, 5 sts apart. - (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12) – stuff firmly.
- dec × 6 (6)
FO, close hole.
Beak (Color E)
Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next, sl st in same st. FO, leave tail; stitch between eyes.
👀 Eye Circles (make 2, Color C)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
FO. Stitch circles around safety eyes (or embroider black pupil if not using safety eyes). With Color D, add a tiny lash or highlight if desired.
🪽 Wings (make 2, Color A)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- sc around (18)
- (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Flatten; DO NOT stuff. FO, sew to sides of head slightly angled back so the owl “hugs” the page.
📖 Bookmark Strap (Color B)
Ch 3.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and next (2).
Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc in both sts (4).
Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2, inc (6).
Rows 4–5: ch 1, turn, sc across (6).
Now work even until strap measures ~6 in / 15 cm (or your book’s height).
Last Row: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec (4).
Fasten off, leaving a 12 in / 30 cm tail to form bead.
🧶 Strap Bead (Color A)
With tail from strap:
• Wrap tail tightly around two fingertips 12–15 times.
• Slide loops off and wrap tail around center to cinch.
• Stitch through ball several times to secure, shaping into a neat sphere.
FO, hide end inside bead.
🎀 Tassel
Cut 20 strands of Color B, each 6 in / 15 cm. Fold bundle in half.
• Pass fold through bottom of bead.
• Pull loose ends through loop to knot.
• Wrap a short strand of Color A around tassel neck 5 times; knot and hide ends.
Trim tassel evenly.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew strap to base of owl head at center back.
- Weave in all ends securely.
- To use, slip strap between pages; owl rests atop the book spine, tassel dangles outside for easy finding.
💡 Custom Touches
- Embroider tiny eyebrows or spectacles for character.
- Swap tassel for a leaf or star motif.
- Make a rainbow set with different colored owls for gifting.
Enjoy stitching your wise little page-guardian—and happy reading! 🦉📖
