Crochet Sparkle Cross Bookmark

The Crochet Sparkle Cross Bookmark is a whimsical and charming accessory perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your reading routine. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this bookmark features a delightful sparkle that catches the light just right as you flip through the pages of your favorite book. The intricate crochet work gives it a unique handmade feel, making it a special gift for book lovers or a lovely treat for yourself. Whether you're diving into a novel before bed or studying for an exam, this bookmark will not only hold your place but also add a touch of sparkle and style to your reading experience. Say goodbye to dog-eared pages and hello to a delightful companion for your reading adventures with the Crochet Sparkle Cross Bookmark.

Materials Needed:
Size 10 crochet thread, Metallic Knit Cro-Sheen White/Silver.
Size 7 steel crochet hook
45 Pearl E Beads or other 4mm round beads
Fine needle that fits through beads

Yarn Thickness: 10 thread
Gauge: 9dc=1" *
Finished Size: Cross 5"x6", Tail 12"
Skill Level: Intermediate

Special Stitch Used: Picot: Ch3, slst in 3rd ch from hook.

Instructions
Cross: Work the cross first, fasten off, weave ends in, then join thread at the top of the cross to make the tail.
RND 1: Ch4. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, 2dc in ring. Ch2. 3dc in ring, ch2, 3 times. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Slst into the next dc. Ch3. 7dc in next ch2 sp. Sk next dc. *Dc in next dc. 7dc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch1. Sc in same st as slst. (Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Ch17, slst in 8th ch from hook. Ch4. Sk 4 chs. Slst in next ch. Ch4. Sk next dc. Sc in each of the next 3dc.) *Sc in next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * 2 times more. Sc in each of the next 4 dc. Ch27. Slst in 8th ch from hook. Ch4, sk 4 chs, slst in next ch 3 times. Ch4. Sk next dc. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Join w/slst to first sc.

RND 4: Ch1. Sc in same st as slst. Sc in each of the next 3 sc. (3dc, picot, 3dc in each of the next 2 ch4 sps. 3dc, picot, 3dc, picot, 3dc, picot, 3dc in next ch 7 lp. 3dc, picot, 3dc in each of the next 2 ch4 sps. Sc in each of the next 7 sc.) Rep bet () 2 times more. 3dc, picot, 3dc in each of the next 4 ch4 sps. 3dc, picot, 3dc, picot, 3dc, picot, 3dc in next ch 7 lp. 3dc, picot, 3dc in each of the next 4 ch4 sps. Sc in each of the next 3 sc. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

Tail*: String on all 45 beads. With the beads, you are going to make a 5 petal flower with 9 beads per petal. Join thread to top of cross to the right of the picot. Ch90 or as many as you need to go the whole length of your book plus at least an inch. Pull up 9 beads, ch1. Pull up 9 beads, slst in previous ch1, 4 times. Flower made. Dc in each ch back to the top of the cross and slst to top of cross to the left of the picot. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

*(Gauge is not really important with this pattern but I did get 9dc per inch.)

** You can make the tail as long or short you need by increasing or decreasing how many chains you make.