Crochet a Braided Bookmark

Bookmarks are small but important, whether you're looking for an easy way to keep track of the pages you read on a trip or just want to personalize your bookshelves. A beautifully braided bookmark is a great way to add some interest to your reading space, and it's easy to make with yarn and your crochet hook. Check out this tutorial and see how easy it is to make a unique bookmark using just a few supplies.

Materials needed:

• Yarn
• 2.5 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• 1 14 mm wooden bead
• Metallic letter beads (optional)
• Piece of cardboard, 5” (7”) wide
• Scissors, tape measure, clipboard or blocking mat (optional)
• Stay-flo liquid starch (Optional. For stiffening your bookmark)