DIY Knitted Bookmark Gift Holder — Easy DK Yarn Pattern

Make a simple, charming gift for book lovers with this quick knitted bookmark gift holder. It’s small, practical and uses very little yarn—perfect for last-minute handmade presents. Below is a clear materials list, stitch pattern and finishing tips so you can make a neat holder that slips over a bookmark card and can be decorated with a button or applique.

Finished knitted bookmark gift holder folded around a bookmark-sized card.

Materials

• About 20 grams of DK yarn
• 4 mm knitting needles
• Card bookmarks measuring 15 cm x 4 cm (to use as a template and insert)

Instructions

Cast on 26 stitches.

Pattern (multiple of 4 stitches)

Row 1: k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end

Row 2: p2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end

Row 3: repeat Row 2

Row 4: repeat Row 1

Knit these 4 rows in sequence until the piece measures 13 cm from the cast-on edge.

Knit 1 additional row, then cast off.

Finishing

Sew the bottom and one side seam to form a pocket that the card can slide into. Fold the top front corner over for a neat finish and sew in place if desired. Add a decorative button or small embellishment to the front corner for a personal touch.

Tips

• Block lightly if your yarn benefits from it to even out stitches.
• If you prefer a looser or tighter fit, adjust the number of cast-on stitches or needle size and re-test with your bookmark card.
• Use contrasting yarn for a border or add a small embroidered motif for a themed gift.