Book Smart Kittens

October 24, 2023

What in the bobbin… you’re not sure what to do with your cotton thread collection? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Why not turn those threads into book‑smart kittens? After all, cats and books make life purrfectly delightful. I’m excited to introduce my newest super‑cute bookmark pattern to make your reading time even more pawsome - Sassy The Kitty.

About the Thread

For this pattern, I used size 10 DMC Cébélia, a beautiful 3‑ply combed cotton thread from France. During production, it’s combed, flame‑singed, and double‑mercerized. That extra mercerizing gives it strength and a lovely sheen... perfect for bookmarks, because you don’t even need to starch them. Just press with steam and they’re ready to use.

If you choose a softer thread, you can always add a bit of stiffness afterward. Here are some of my favorite Recipes For Stiffening Crochet Projects.

More Ways to Use the Heart Motif

Using the heart motif from this pattern, you can also create a sweet banner for your reading nook. Simply crochet a few hearts, cut a piece of jute cord to your desired length, and weave it through the edge spaces with a hook. You can even change colors every round... an excellent way to use up yarn scraps.

Coasters, Wall Hangings & More

You can also use thicker yarn to make adorable matching coasters for your warm beverages while you read:

Heart coaster: approx. 8½″ × 6″ (21.5 × 15.5 cm)
Cat face coaster: approx. 6¼″ × 5½″ (16 × 14 cm)

Use medium‑weight cotton yarn (4) with a 3.75 mm or 4 mm (F) hook.
And if you’d like, you can even turn the bookmark itself into a wall hanging by using thicker yarn and a suitable hook.

Granny Square Style Crochet Heart Coaster

Maker Inspiration

Here are some adorable cat projects from our testing team:

Cynthia Fuller used worsted‑weight yarn to create a cat with a heart appliqué for her jean jacket... so clever and sweet.
Melinda Dickie shortened the tail on her bookmark and added white paws and a little face patch. Absolutely adorable.