15+ Free Plastic Canvas Bookmark and Book Cover Patterns

Plastic canvas bookmarks are a fun, colorful and practical craft that anyone can enjoy. Whether you’re new to needlework or an experienced crafter looking for a quick project, these bookmarks are simple to make and easy to personalize. 

This page is full of delightful and creative plastic canvas bookmark and book cover tutorials to stitch.

Plastic canvas is a sturdy, grid-like material that holds yarn stitches beautifully. This makes it ideal for small projects like bookmarks and book covers that get daily use.

To begin, gather your materials: a piece of plastic canvas (7-count is the most common size), a tapestry needle with a blunt tip and yarn or embroidery floss in your favorite colors. 

Scissors and a ruler are also helpful for measuring and trimming the canvas. Cut the canvas into the desired shape. Most crafters start with a rectangle about two inches wide and six inches long, but many of the patterns below are in fun shapes like feathers, candy canes and triangles. 

Once the shape is ready, fill in the design using basic stitches like the continental stitch, tent stitch or cross stitch. Simply follow the delightful patterns below to make fun, whimsical and classy bookmarks.

When the stitching is done, finish the edges neatly with a whipstitch or overcast stitch. Adding a tassel, bead or ribbon at the top gives it a polished, decorative touch.

Plastic canvas bookmarks make wonderful handmade gifts for friends, teachers or family members who love to read. You can personalize them with initials, favorite colors or small designs like flowers, hearts or stars. They’re also a great way to use leftover yarn from other crafts.

Lightweight, durable and fun to make, plastic canvas bookmarks are a satisfying project that combines creativity and usefulness; perfect for marking your place in your next great book.

So take a look at the wonderful plastic canvas bookmark and book cover tutorials below. The many designs will delight you.