Ready for a little Fearless-era energy on your needles?

This knitted bookmark features an easy chevron texture that feels bright, classic, and quietly bold—perfect for sliding into your current read (or gifting to your favorite book-and-yarn friend).

It’s also a quick stash-busting project, made for mini skeins and yarn scraps, and you’ll have a finished bookmark in no time.

This tutorial-style post includes everything you need: tools, size + gauge, abbreviations, step-by-step instructions, plus finishing tips so your bookmark lies nice and flat.

Note: This easy bookmark pattern (and finished product) is for personal use only.

Fearless Bookmark Knitting Pattern Free Printable

Before You Get Started

A few quick notes to set you up for success:

This is a fast, beginner-friendly knit—great for using scraps and mini skeins.
The chevron design is created with knits + purls (no fancy skills needed).
Worked flat with garter stitch borders so the ends look neat and polished.
This pattern and finished item are for personal use only.

Tools & Materials

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn / 4 Ply
Amount: ~10g / 40 meters
Yarn shown: Eden Cottage Yarns, Rosedale 4Ply mini skein in Barn Door

You can use any fingering weight yarn you have in your stash—this is a perfect “one-skein wonder” kind of project.

Knitting Needle Size

3.5 mm needles (US 4)

Notions

Darning needle/tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure

Size & Gauge

Finished length: 8 inches
Finished width: 3 inches
Gauge: 28 sts / 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 in)

Gauge isn’t super critical for a bookmark, but knitting fairly firmly helps it stay flat and crisp.

Knitting Abbreviations

CO – cast on
K – knit
P – purl
St(s) – stitch(es)
Rep – repeat
RS – right side
WS – wrong side

Pattern Instructions

CO 21 stitches.

Garter Stitch Border (Bottom)

Work 4 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

Chevron Texture

Row 1 (RS): K2 (edge), K1, *P7, K1; rep from * to end, K2 (edge).
Row 2 (WS): K2, P1, *K7, P1; rep from * to end, K2.
Row 3 (RS): K2 (edge), K2, *P5, K3; rep from * to last 9 sts, P5, K2, K2 (edge).
Row 4 (WS): K2, *K5, P3; rep from * to last 9 sts, K5, P1, K2.
Row 5 (RS): K2 (edge), K3, *P3, K5; rep from * to last 8 sts, P3, K3, K2 (edge).
Row 6 (WS): K2, P3, *K3, P5; rep from * to last 8 sts, K3, P3, K2.
Row 7 (RS): K2 (edge), K4, *P1, K7; rep from * to last 7 sts, P1, K4, K2 (edge).
Row 8 (WS): K2, P4, *K1, P7; rep from * to last 7 sts, K1, P4, K2.
Row 9: As Row 2.
Row 10: As Row 1.
Row 11: As Row 4.
Row 12: As Row 3.
Row 13: As Row 6.
Row 14: As Row 5.
Row 15: As Row 8.
Row 16: As Row 7.

Repeat Rows 1–16 until the bookmark measures 8.5 inches long.

Garter Stitch Border (Top)

When the work measures 8.5 inches:

Work 4 rows in garter stitch.
Cast off.
Weave in any loose ends/yarn tails.

Finishing & Blocking

To get that smooth, polished bookmark look:

Weave in ends neatly on the WS.
Block the work so the chevron texture settles and the edges straighten.
- A light wet block works great for wool.
- If you’re using a blend, a gentle steam block can help (always test first).

Fringe (Optional)

Want to add a little extra flair? (It’s very Fearless-coded.)

Cut fringe lengths to 7 inches
Attach to one end (or both ends) and trim evenly

Stash Notes & Substitutions

This bookmark is ideal for stash-busting—mini skeins, leftovers, and scraps are perfect.
Want it wider or narrower? You can experiment, but keep the stitch pattern repeats in mind.
If you switch yarn weights, use a needle size that creates a firm fabric so the bookmark doesn’t curl.

Free Printable

If you prefer a printer-friendly version (or want to take the pattern on the go), you can print the pattern below.

Yield: Knitted bookmark

Fearless Bookmark Knitting Pattern

Knit a Fearless-inspired bookmark with this easy chevron pattern, perfect for stash-busting fingering weight yarn scraps.

Includes full written instructions, size and gauge info, finishing tips, and optional fringe for a sweet extra touch.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Difficulty Basic/Beginner

Estimated Cost $10

Materials

Fingering weight yarn / 4 Ply
Amount: ~10g / 40 meters
Yarn shown: Eden Cottage Yarns, Rosedale 4Ply mini skein in Barn Door
You can use any fingering weight yarn you have in your stash—this is a perfect “one-skein wonder” kind of project.

Tools

3.5 mm needles (US 4)
Darning needle/tapestry needle
Scissors
Tape measure