Description: Indulge in a delightful blend of creativity and functionality with our charming Tea Bag Crochet Bookmark. This whimsical and practical accessory is the perfect way to infuse your reading routine with a touch of handmade elegance. Whether you’re an avid bookworm or searching for a heartfelt gift, this crochet project is a wonderful way to blend your love for both crafts and literature. With its delicate teacup and dangling tea bag design, this bookmark adds a sprinkle of cozy sophistication to your reading adventures.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in your preferred tea-inspired colors (e.g., beige for the tea bag, white for the teacup, green for the tea tag).
  2. Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn weight.
  3. Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
  4. Scissors.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern:

Teacup:

  1. Start with white yarn.
  2. Create a magic ring, ch 2.
  3. Work 10 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (10 sts)
  4. Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
  5. Ch 2, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
  6. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (30 sts)

Tea Bag:

  1. Switch to beige yarn.
  2. Ch 7.
  3. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 6 sc. Ch 1, turn. (6 sts)
  4. Work 6 sc in the next row. Ch 1, turn.
  5. Repeat step 4 until you have a rectangle that measures about 2 inches. Fasten off.
  6. Fold the rectangle in half, wrong sides together. Slip stitch the sides together to form the tea bag.

Tea Tag:

  1. Switch to green yarn.
  2. Ch 5.
  3. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 4 sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sts)
  4. Work 4 sc in the next row. Ch 1, turn.
  5. Repeat step 4 until you have a small square. Fasten off.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the tea bag to the teacup using a yarn needle and matching yarn.
  2. Attach the tea tag to the top of the teacup handle.

Your charming Tea Bag Crochet Bookmark is now ready to infuse your reading adventures with a touch of cozy charm. Slip it onto the page you’re reading to keep your place while adding a delightful decorative element to your book.

Feel free to customize your bookmark by choosing different colors, experimenting with yarn textures, or adding embellishments like buttons or beads. Happy crocheting and happy reading!