Discover the enchanting world of Crochet Pineapple Bookmarks, where creativity and functionality intertwine to bring a touch of elegance to your reading experience. These delicate bookmarks are meticulously handcrafted using the art of crochet, resulting in intricate designs that resemble the intricate patterns found in pineapples. Each bookmark is a unique piece of art, carefully crafted with love and attention to detail. Whether you're an avid reader or simply appreciate the beauty of handmade crafts, these bookmarks are sure to captivate your heart and make your reading experience even more enjoyable. So, why settle for a plain old bookmark when you can indulge in the elegance and beauty of Crochet Pineapple Bookmarks?
Sizes: Small Bookmark is about 5” long; Large Bookmark is about 8 ½” long
Skill Level: Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet
Materials:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:
25 yds. Shaded Pinks for rose
30 yds. Pineapple color
10 yds. Shaded Green or Green for Leaves
Stitch marker (I use a small length of contrasting color thread)
Heavy Spray Starch
Fabric Glue
Size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook
Special Stitches:
For Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or sp indicated
For 3 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook
Small Version
Rnd 1: Starting at Rose, with Shaded Pink, ch 4, 9 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-4. (10 dc made; right side of Rnd 1 is right side of work)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, skip next st, (sc in next st, ch 2, skip next st) around, join with sl st in first sc. (5 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 4: For petals, (sl st, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in first sl st.
Rnd 5: Working behind petals and only in skipped sts of Rnd 2, ch 1, sc in first st, ch 4, (sc in next st, ch 4) around, join with sl st in first sc. (5 ch-4 sps)
Rnd 6: For petals, (sl st, ch 2, 6 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in first sl st.
Row 7: Ch 5, sl st between first and second petals, leaving remaining stitches unworked, fasten off.
Row 8: With right side of Rose facing and working behind petals, join Pineapple color with sl st in ch-5 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, shell-- see Special Stitches) in same sp as joining, turn.
Row 9: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 10: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 11: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 12: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 7 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 13: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 6 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 14: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 5 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 15: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 16: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 17: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 18: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 19: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.
Row 20: Ch 3, 3 dc cl (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, 3 dc cl in ch-2 sp of last shell, ch 3, sl st in last st of last shell. Fasten off.
Leaf Spray (make 2)
Note: For Picot, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook
For each Leaf Spray, work Steps A-D:
A: For first leaf, with Shaded Green (or desired color), ch 10, (2 dc, picot (see Note), 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in 4th ch from hook, sl st in in next ch, sl st in next ch and mark it;
B: For second leaf, ch 6, (2 dc, picot, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in 4th ch from hook, sl st in each of next 2 chs, sl st in marked ch;
C: For third leaf, repeat Step B;
D: For stem, sl st in each remaining unworked ch of starting ch 10. Fasten off.