Fall under the spell of soft stitches and easy lacework with this quick Enchanted Bookmark pattern, inspired by Taylor Swift’s magical song Enchanted.

This dreamy little knit uses fingering yarn and a repeating lace motif to create something delicate, useful, and utterly charming.

Whether you’re a Swiftie or a stashbuster on a mission, this project will have you humming along with every row.

This tutorial walks you through how to make the lace bookmark from start to finish, including tips for blocking and customizing with your favorite yarn scraps.

Enchanted Bookmark Knitting Pattern Free Printable

Before You Get Started

Here are a few helpful notes before you cast on:

This is a beginner-friendly project featuring a repeating lace stitch and garter stitch edges.
You’ll need just a few grams of fingering yarn—great for using leftovers.
Blocking is essential to open up the lace and shape the piece beautifully.
This bookmark is perfect for gifting, journaling, or simply keeping your reading magical.

Tools/Materials Needed

Yarn: Fingering weight/4 ply yarn
– Suggested: Dark Omen Yarn – Merino Sock Mini in “Bahamut”
– Approx. 10g / 40 meters
Knitting Needles: Size 3.5 mm (US 4)
Notions:
– Darning needle
– Scissors
– Tape measure
– Blocking mat & pins

Gauge: 32 stitches and 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 inches) in lace pattern.

Size: Approximately 8.5 inches long x 3 inches wide.

Pattern Instructions

This bookmark begins and ends with garter stitch edges and features an elegant lace panel down the center.

Knitting Abbreviations

CO – cast on
K – knit
K2tog – Knit the next two stitches together (decrease)
P – purl
PSSO – Pass slipped stitch over
SL1 – Slip one stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
Rep – repeat
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
YF – Yarn to the front/yarn forward

Begin Knitting

Cast on 19 stitches.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Knit all stitches for 4 rows)

Row 5 (RS): K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K4, YF, K1, YF, K4, K2tog, P1, K2
Rows 6, 8, 10, 12 (WS): K2, P to last 2 sts, K2
Row 7: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, [K3, YF] twice, K3, K2tog, P1, K2
Row 9: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K2, YF, K2tog, YF, K1, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K2, K2tog, P1, K2
Row 11: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, YF, K2tog, YF, K3, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K1, K2tog, P1, K2
Row 13: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, [YF, K2tog] twice, YF, K1, [YF, SL1, K1, PSSO] twice, YF, K2tog, P1, K2
Row 14: K2, P to last 2 sts, K2

Repeat Section

Repeat Rows 1–14 until the work measures approximately 8.5 inches.

👉 For the next repeat of Rows 1–4, work as follows:

Row 1: K2, P1, K to last 3 sts, P1, K2
Row 2: K across
Row 3: Repeat Row 1
Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Finish

When the work measures 8.5 inches, work 4 more rows in garter stitch.
Cast off.
Weave in all loose ends.
Block the bookmark to open up the lace and shape the edges. Let dry fully before using.

FAQs & Tips

→ Do I really need to block it?

Yes! Blocking transforms the lace from scrunched to stunning.

It opens the stitches and gives the bookmark its elegant shape.

→ Can I use leftover sock yarn?

Absolutely. This project is a perfect stashbuster for fingering and sock-weight scraps.

→ What if I want to make it longer or shorter?

Just repeat the lace section (Rows 1–14) more or fewer times to get your desired length.

→ Is this beginner-friendly?

Yes! While it uses lace techniques, the repeats are easy to memorize, and the project is small—perfect for practicing yarn overs and decreases.

Free Printable

If you prefer to work from a printed pattern or just want a version you can take on the go, I’ve got you covered!

You can print the pattern below to keep it handy while you knit.

It’s a simple, easy-to-follow design that’s perfect for relaxing with a project you’ll actually use.

Yield: Knitted bookmark

Enchanted Bookmark Knitting Pattern

Learn how to knit the Enchanted Bookmark step-by-step with easy-to-follow lace instructions, beginner tips, and finishing advice.

This quick, stash-busting project is perfect for knitters of all levels — no magic wand required.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 40 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Advanced Beginner

Estimated Cost $10

Materials

Yarn: Fingering weight/4 ply yarn
– Suggested: Dark Omen Yarn – Merino Sock Mini in “Bahamut”
– Approx. 10g / 40 meters

Tools

Knitting Needles: Size 3.5 mm (US 4)
Notions:
– Darning needle
– Scissors
– Tape measure
– Blocking mat & pins

Instructions

This bookmark begins and ends with garter stitch edges and features an elegant lace panel down the center.

Begin Knitting

Cast on 19 stitches.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Knit all stitches for 4 rows)

Row 5 (RS): K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K4, YF, K1, YF, K4, K2tog, P1, K2

Rows 6, 8, 10, 12 (WS): K2, P to last 2 sts, K2

Row 7: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, [K3, YF] twice, K3, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 9: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K2, YF, K2tog, YF, K1, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K2, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 11: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, YF, K2tog, YF, K3, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K1, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 13: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, [YF, K2tog] twice, YF, K1, [YF, SL1, K1, PSSO] twice, YF, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 14: K2, P to last 2 sts, K2

Repeat Section

Repeat Rows 1–14 until the work measures approximately 8.5 inches.

👉 For the next repeat of Rows 1–4, work as follows:

Row 1: K2, P1, K to last 3 sts, P1, K2
Row 2: K across
Row 3: Repeat Row 1
Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Finish

When the work measures 8.5 inches, work 4 more rows in garter stitch.
Cast off.
Weave in all loose ends.
Block the bookmark to open up the lace and shape the edges. Let dry fully before using.