Looking for a knitting project with lyrical charm?

The Midnights Bookmark is a dreamy tribute to Taylor Swift’s Midnights album—perfect for Swifties who love to knit and read by soft lamplight.

Using just a small amount of fingering-weight yarn, this delicate lace bookmark makes a beautiful handmade gift or personal keepsake.

Before You Get Started

Here’s what to keep in mind before casting on:

Choose a dark blue, lavender, or shimmer-inspired yarn to match the Midnights aesthetic.
Fingering weight yarn gives the lace pattern beautiful definition.
Block your bookmark after knitting to ensure it lays flat and shows off the lace design.
You can customize it with beads or tassels (link included below).

Tools & Materials

Yarn: Fingering weight / 4-ply (approx. 10g / 40m)
Recommended: Twisted Ambitions Yarn, Sweet Sock Mini in Corridor
Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) straight or circular needles
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, blocking pins and mat

Optional Add-On: Add tassels for extra flair → How To Make Tassels (Photo + Video Tutorial)

Size & Gauge

Length: 9 inches (after blocking)
Width: 3 inches
Gauge: 32 sts / 36 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in pattern stitch

Note: Gauge isn’t crucial for this project, but may affect final size.

Pattern Instructions

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

Cast On + Border

Cast on 19 stitches.
Work 4 rows in garter stitch (knit all rows).

Body Lace Pattern (Rows 1–20)

Repeat the following 20-row sequence until the piece measures 8.5 inches:

Row 1 (RS): K2 (edge), *K4, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3, K2 (edge)
Row 2 and all WS rows: K2, P to last 2 sts, K2
Row 3: K2, K2, *K2tog, YF, K1, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1; rep from * to last st, K1, K2
Row 5: K2, K1, K2tog, YF, *K3, YF, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YF; rep to last 6 sts, K3, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2
Row 7: K2, K3, *YF, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YF, K3; rep to end, K2
Row 9: Repeat Row 1
Row 11: K2, K1, *YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K4; rep to last 2 sts, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K2
Row 13: K2, K2, *YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2tog, YF, K1; rep to last st, K1, K2
Row 15: Repeat Row 7
Row 17: Repeat Row 5
Row 19: Repeat Row 11
Row 20: Repeat Row 2

Finishing

Once your work measures 8.5 inches in length:

Work 4 more rows of garter stitch
Bind off loosely in knit
Weave in ends
Block the bookmark flat to open up the lace

FAQs & Styling Tips

Why knit a bookmark?

It’s a small, satisfying project that makes a thoughtful gift—especially for bookworms and music lovers. Plus, it’s a fun way to try lace knitting!

Can I customize it?

Absolutely. Try:

Beading for sparkle ✨
A tassel on one end
Stripes of blue, silver, or lavender

What yarn colors work best?

Stick to Midnights vibes: navy, dark teal, lilac, silver shimmer, or galaxy speckles.

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: A Knitted Bookmark

Midnights Bookmark Knitting Pattern

Knit a dreamy bookmark inspired by Taylor Swift’s Midnights album.

This easy lace pattern uses just a bit of fingering-weight yarn and brings a touch of midnight magic to your reading routine.

Quick to make and beautiful to gift—perfect for Swifties and book lovers alike.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 40 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Advanced Beginner

Estimated Cost $10

Materials

Fingering weight yarn/4 Ply.
Amount of yarn – around 10g/40 meters.
Yarn - Twisted Ambitions Yarn, Sweet Sock Mini in the color Corridor.

Tools

Knitting Needle Size
Size 3.5 mm needles (US 4)
Notions
Darning needle/tapestry needle or yarn needle
Scissors
Tape Measure

Instructions

Pattern Instructions

Cast on 19 stitches.

Work 4 rows of garter stitch.

Row 1 (RS): K2 (edge) *K4, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3, K2 (Edge).
Row 2 and every alt row: K2, Purl to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 3: K2 (edge) K2, *K2tog, YF, K1, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1; rep from * to last st, K1, K2 (Edge).
Row 5: K2 (edge) K1, K2tog, YF, *K3, YF, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YF; rep from * to last 6 sts, K3, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2 (Edge).
Row 7: K2 (edge) K3, *YF, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YF, K3; rep from * to end, K2 (Edge).
Row 9: As row 1.
Row 11: K2 (edge) K1, *YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K4; rep from * to last 2 sts, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K2 (Edge)
Row 13: K2 (edge) K2, *YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2tog, YF, K1; rep from * to last st, K1, K2 (Edge)
Row 15: As row 7.
Row 17: As row 5.
Row 19: As row 11.
Row 20: As row 2.
Rep rows 1-20 until the length measures = 8.5 inches.

When the work measures 8.5 inches,

Work 4 rows in garter stitch.

Bind off.

Weave in any loose ends/yarn tails.

Block the work.

Optional: Add tassels to the two bottom corners.