Cross Stitch Bookmark Pattern: Bookish Ghost, Finishing My TBR Pile

Cross stitch bookmark pattern for the reader whose to-be-read pile will outlive them: a little book ghost still working through the stack from beyond. "Finishing My TBR Pile" is a cute, gently morbid finish for anyone whose unread books have taken on a life of their own.

The wide-eyed ghost sits lost in a book, worked in soft creams, greys and a dusky rose, with the lettering backstitched alongside. A quick, satisfying little project you can start and finish in a weekend, unlike the pile.

Pattern Details

• Stitch area: 104 × 30 stitches
• Total stitches: 1,249
• Backstitches: 773
• Colours: 7 DMC shades
• Stitches used: full cross stitch with backstitch
• Recommended fabric: cream or antique, 14 to 18 ct for a classic bookmark length

Finished Sizes

• 14 ct: 18.9 × 5.4 cm (7.4 × 2.1 in)
• 16 ct: 16.5 × 4.8 cm (6.5 × 1.9 in)
• 18 ct: 14.7 × 4.2 cm (5.8 × 1.7 in)
• 20 ct: 13.2 × 3.8 cm (5.2 × 1.5 in)
• 22 ct: 12.0 × 3.5 cm (4.7 × 1.4 in)

On 28 or 32 ct, stitch over two threads for a full-size bookmark.

Your Download Includes

• Symbols on Colour chart (coloured cells with symbols)
• Symbols chart (black and white, for economical printing)
• Coloured Symbols chart (coloured symbols on white)
• Full DMC thread list and colour key
• Thread organiser sheet
• Thread shopping list
• Multi-page assembly map for larger printing
• Pattern Keeper compatible file
• Tips sheet

Perfect For

• The reader with a growing stack of books
• A shared gift for book club
• A treat for a teacher or librarian
• A quick finish between bigger projects
• Stocking fillers and bookish gifts
• Anyone who loves losing themselves in a book

Terms

• Digital download only. Nothing physical will be shipped.
• No refunds on digital purchases. If you have any issues with the files, message us and we'll sort it out.
• For personal use. You're welcome to sell or gift finished pieces you stitch from this pattern, with a credit to Lost in Cross Stitch if you list them for sale.
• The pattern files and listing images remain our copyright and cannot be resold, redistributed, or shared.