Crochet Winter Flurries Bookmark
The Crochet Winter Flurries Bookmark is a delightful and practical addition to any book lover's collection. With its intricate design reminiscent of snowflakes dancing on a chilly winter day, this handmade bookmark not only keeps your place in your favorite book but also adds a touch of cozy charm to your reading experience. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this charming accessory is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of handmade items. Whether you're curled up by the fire with a classic novel or studying for an exam, the Crochet Winter Flurries Bookmark is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it.
Materials Needed
- Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread size 10 in Color#0201 white
- Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread size 10 in Color#0480 Delft
- Spray Starch- Optional
- Size 7 Steel crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle for Weaving in ends
Yarn Thickness: 10 Thread
Gauge: 8sc = 1"
Finished Size: 9" x 2-1/4"
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructions
Snowflakes:
#1 RND 1: Ch6. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch1. 12sc in ring. Join w/slst to first sc.
RND 2: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. Ch3. Sk next sc. *2dc in next sc. Ch3. Sk next sc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 3: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 4: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Ch4. Sc in next sc. Sc in next sc. *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch4. Sc in next sc. Rep from *around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off.
Snowflakes 2-5:
RND 1-3: Repeat RNDs 1-3 as for the first snowflake.
RND 4: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Ch4. Sc in next sc. Dc in next dc. Join to previous snowflake between dc of one point with a slst. Dc in next dc. Ch4. Sc in next sc. Dc in next dc of current snowflake. Join to the next point of the same previous snowflake in the sp between the 2 dc. Dc in next dc of current snowflake. Ch4. Sc in next sc. Ch4. *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch4. sc in next sc. Ch4. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
Perimeter:
RND 1: Join Delft blue to same st as slst. Sc in next dc. Ch16, sc in each of the next 2 dc of next snowflake 4 times. (Ch8, sc in ech of the next 2 dc, 3 times.) Ch16, sc in each of the next 2dc of next snowflake 4 times. Rep bet () once. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 2: Ch3. Dc in next sc. Dc in each of the next 16 chs, dc in each of the next 2 sc, 4 times. (2dc in each of the next 8 chs. Dc in each of the next 2 sc. Dc in each of the next 8 chs. Dc in each of the next 2 sc. 2dc in each of the next 8 chs.) Dc in each of the next 2 sc. Dc in each of the next 16chs, dc in each of the next 2 sc, 4 times. Rep bet () once. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off and weave all ends into back of work.
Finishing: Starch and iron to flatten and shape as needed.