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Floral Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)

A narrow bookmark design with a climbing green vine, small leaves and pink five-petal flowers inside a simple border. It is quick to stitch and makes a thoughtful gift for readers.

Size21 × 81
Colors6
Stitches425
LevelEasy

About this pattern

The design is 21 stitches wide and 81 stitches high, with 425 full cross stitches in 6 DMC colors: Yellow Green Medium (3347), Hunter Green (3346), Dusty Rose Light (3354), Mauve Medium (3688), Topaz Light (726), Dusty Rose Ultra Dark (3350). It is rated easy.

Finished size

FabricFinished sizeMetric
11-count1.9 × 7.4 in4.8 × 18.7 cm
14-count1.5 × 5.8 in3.8 × 14.7 cm
16-count1.3 × 5.1 in3.3 × 12.9 cm
18-count1.2 × 4.5 in3.0 × 11.4 cm

Ideas for using it

  • Bookmark on Aida band or felt-backed Aida
  • Gift for a teacher or book club
  • Border for a long towel

Stitching tips

  • On 14-count it is about 1.5 by 5.8 inches, a standard bookmark size.
  • Stitch the vine first, then add leaves and flowers along it.
  • Back it with felt or a second piece of fabric so the back of the stitches stays hidden.

This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.

Floral Bookmark cross stitch finished in a wooden embroidery hoop with DMC thread skeins
How it looks stitched on Aida fabric (digital mockup).

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