Crochet Pink Bookmark

Introducing the Crochet Pink Bookmark, a delightful and practical accessory that adds a touch of charm to your reading experience. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this unique bookmark is perfect for bookworms who appreciate the art of crochet and want to add a pop of color to their reading routine. Immerse yourself in the world of literature with the Crochet Pink Bookmark, a whimsical creation that combines functionality with style. Crafted using soft, high-quality yarn in a beautiful shade of pink, this bookmark is not only a practical tool to mark your page but also a delightful accessory that will make you smile every time you open your book. Whether you're diving into a thrilling novel or studying for an important exam, this crochet bookmark will keep your place secure while adding a touch of elegance to your reading adventures. So why settle for a plain old bookmark when you can have a handcrafted masterpiece that reflects your love for all things crochet and adds a splash of color to your reading escapades?

Size

1 3/2 x 6 1/4 inches, excluding Ribbon

Materials

• Yarn
• Size 7 /1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Gauge

• cross-sts = 1 1/4 inches; 8 cross-st and 7 sc rows = 2 1/2 inches

Pattern notes

Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Special stitch

Cross-stitch (cross-st): Sk next st. dc in next st. dc in st just sk.

INSTRUCTIONS

BOOKMARK

Row 1 (WS): With pink, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (14 sc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Note), cross-st (see Special Stitch) across with dc in last st. turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (14 sc)

Rows 4-35: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 16 times.

Edging

Working around outer edge in ends of rows and in sts. ch 1, sc in first st. [ch 3, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 3 sts] 4 times, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in last st. [ch 3, sc dec in ends of next 2 rows] 17 times, working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1,ch 3, sc in first ch. [ch 3, sc dec in next 3 chs] 4 times, ch 3, sc in last ch. [ch 3, sc dec in ends of next 2 rows] 17 times, ch 3, sc in end of last row, ch 3, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.

Ribbon

Row 1: With rose, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. turn. (4 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st. hdc in next st. dc in each of last 2 sts. turn.

Rows 3-26: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn

Row 27: Ch 3, dc in next st. hdc in next st. sc in last st. turn

Row 28: Ch 1, sc in first st. hdc in next st. dc in each of last 2 sts. Fasten off

Finishing

Fold Ribbon as shown in photo. Place at top edge of Bookmark with center of Ribbon 3/4 inch down from edge

Bow

Cut 36-inch length of white, insert through center of crossed Ribbon and Bookmark from front to back to front. Tie center of thread into knot at front. Make slip knot next to tied knot and ch 30 on each end of thread Fasten off Tie chs into bow. Shorten 1 ch if necessary. Trim ends to 1/4 inch from knot

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