Crochet Lacet Trellis Bookmark

If you're looking for a creative and charming way to bookmark your favorite novels, the Crochet Lacet Trellis Bookmark is the perfect choice! With its delicate lace design and intricate details, this handmade treasure is sure to add a touch of elegance to your reading adventures. Whether you're diving into a classic novel or exploring the pages of a thrilling mystery, this charming bookmark will be your faithful companion, keeping your place in style. Crafted with love and attention to detail, the Crochet Lacet Trellis Bookmark is not just a practical accessory but also a piece of art that will make your reading experience even more special. So go ahead, treat yourself to this lovely bookmark and let your reading journey blossom with beauty and uniqueness!

Materials Needed:
Small amount size 10 crochet cotton. Southmaid in red was used in the example
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Thread Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 10sc=1"
Finished Size: 8"x2½"
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate

Instructions
Starting Round: Ch6, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch1. 17 sc in ring. Join w/slst ch1.

You will now work in rows.
ROW 1: Ch5. Dc in same st as slst. Ch2. Sk next sc. Dc, ch2, dc in next sc. Ch2. Dc, ch2, dc in next sc. Ch5, turn.

ROW 2: Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Sc in next ch2 sp. ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in 3rd ch of ch5. Ch5, turn.

ROW 3: Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch5. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in 3rd ch of ch5. Ch5, turn.

ROW 4: Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Sc in next ch5 sp. Ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in 3rd ch of ch5. Ch5, turn.

ROW 5-24: Rep rows 3 & 4 consecutively. You will end with row 4.

Perimeter of bookmark
Treat each row as a ch3 space and treat the top 2 corners as a ch5 corner sp.
Ch3. 5dc in first ch5 corner sp. Sc in next ch3 sp. (5dc in next ch3 sp. Sc in next ch3 sp. eleven times)

Now you will work on the starting ring. Sc in first unworked sc. Ch5. Sk next sc. Sc in next sc. Ch5. Sk next sc. Sc in next sc. Dc, in next sc. Ch5. Dc in next dc. Sc in next sc. Ch5. Sk next sc. Sc in next sc. Ch5. Sk next sc. Sc in next sc.

You should now be at the other side. Sc in first ch3 sp of right hand side of bookmark. (5dc in next ch3 sp. Sc in next ch3 sp. eleven times) 5dc, ch2, 5dc in next ch5 corner sp. Sc in next ch2 sp. Sk next ch2 sp. 2dc, ch3, 2dc in next sc. Sk next ch2 sp. Sc in next Ch2 sp. 5dc in next ch5 corner sp. Ch2. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

Fasten off and weave all ends into back of work.