Christmas Star and Cross Bookmark Crochet Pattern

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Learn how to make a Christmas star and cross bookmark with this simple to follow free crochet pattern. These crochet bookmarks take very little time to complete and make the perfect handmade gift for anyone on your Christmas list.  

There is no denying the special feeling that comes with Christmas. The chilly evenings, the fireplace rumbling, and yet the warmth we feel inside from knowing Jesus arrived, he was here.

The star of Bethlehem, much like our fireplaces during this season, shown bright in the night and filled the earth with hope and wonder. 

The original crochet cross bookmark, which inspired this pattern, was made for my husband’s great grandmother by her best friend – a truly inspired vintage feel. 

At the time, I had recently taken up crochet when my mother-in-law asked if I could re-create the pattern. As a result, I now have a pattern to share with you for the perfect bookmark to represent and celebrate the Christmas season. 

Spread the light of the season by gifting these simple and beautiful star and cross bookmarks to serve as a reminder of the real reason for the season, the greatest gift, with every turn of a page. 

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.”

Matthew 2:10-11

Tips

• I prefer to use cotton crochet thread, or lace weight yarn, for the purpose of a bookmark as it makes for a thinner profile.
• Starch the finished bookmark for a stiffer cross.
• Make great gifts or handmade items for: baptisms or christenings, sponsor children, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, teachers, craft fairs or fundraisers, and so many more. 
• Mix and match with my heirloom crochet crosses for beautiful crochet bookmarks to place in Christmas stockings. 
• This is an easy project perfect for crochet beginners because it uses basic stitches and is quick to complete. 

Variations of this Project 

• Crochet the star and cross in a single color or add a little color with ombré yarn or two different colors. 
• Increase or decrease the length of the chain for a variety of sizes.
• Use larger weight yarn for a thicker bookmark, decor, etc. 

Supplies

1.5 mm crochet hook

Size 10 crochet thread – also known as lace weight yarn. 

Yarn needle – to weave in loose ends

Scissors

Finished Size

The finished size of this crochet bookmark is 5.5 inches x 2.25 inches.

The cross measures 2.5 inches long and the star measures 1.25 inches. 

Gauge

​2 rows = 0.75 inch in triple crochet

Stitches & Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)

ch – chain

sl st – slip stitch 

dc – double crochet

tc – triple crochet

Free Printable PDF Pattern

Upper Body of the Cross

Row 1: Ch 4, 2 tc in center of loop, ch 3, 2 tc in center of loop. Turn.

Row 2: Sl st in top of next 2 tc until you reach the ch space, sl st into ch space.

Ch 4, 3 tc in same space, ch 2, 5 tc in same space. Turn.

Sl st in top of next 5 tc until you reach the ch space, sl st into ch space, ch 30, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form a loop.

Sl st down the back of the remaining ch 25, sl st in same ch space, sl st in top of next 3 tc and ch, ch 4, sl st into ch space below. 

(Back to Row 1) Sl st in top of next 2 tc, ch 4, sl st into loop. 

Left Arm of the Cross

Row 1: Ch 4, 2 tc in center of loop, ch 3, 2 tc in center of loop. Turn.

Row 2: Sl st in top of next 2 tc until you reach the ch space, sl st into ch space.

Ch 4, 3 tc in same space, ch 2, 5 tc in same space. Turn.

Sl st in top of next 5 tc until you reach the ch space, sl st into ch space, ch 3, sl st in same ch space, sl st in top of next 3 tc and ch, ch 4, sl st into ch space below. 

(Back to Row 1) Sl st in top of next 2 tc, ch 4, sl st into loop. 

Lower Body of the Cross

Row 1: Ch 4, 1 tc in center of loop, ch 3, 3 tc in center of loop. Turn.

Row 2: Sl st in top of next 3 tc until you reach the ch space, sl st into ch space.

Ch 4, 3 tc in same space, ch 3, 3 tc in same space. Turn.

Row 3: Sl st in top of next 3 tc until you reach the ch space, sl st into ch space.

Ch 4, 3 tc in same space, ch 2, 5 tc in same space. Turn.

Sl st in top of next 5 tc until you reach the ch space, sl st into ch space, ch 3, sl st in same ch space, sl st in top of next 3 tc and ch, ch 4, sl st into ch space below. 

(Back to Row 2) Sl st in top of next 3 tc, ch 4, sl st into ch space below. 

(Back to Row 1) Sl st in top of next tc and ch, ch 4, sl st into loop.

Tie off and weave in loose ends. 

Star

Working with the chain and cross above the loop, insert hook into loop and pull up a loop on the right side of ch 25.

Ch 3, sl st around the ch 25, dc into loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 2.

3 dc into loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 2. Repeat 3 more times around. 

Sl st into ch 25 at top of first ch 3 of star. 

Tie off and weave in loose ends. 

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