Crochet Rustic Heart Bookmark
Discover the charm of the Crochet Rustic Heart Bookmark, a delightful accessory that adds a touch of warmth and nostalgia 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 the beauty of rustic design. The heart-shaped motif brings a sense of romance and whimsy, making it an ideal gift for loved ones or a special treat for yourself. Whether you're diving into a thrilling novel or studying for an exam, this bookmark will keep your place in style, while also serving as a gentle reminder of the joy of handmade craftsmanship. Indulge in the beauty of this crochet masterpiece and let it become a cherished companion on your literary adventures.
Materials:
Size 10 thread
Szie 7 steel hook (1.65mm)
Needle (to weave in ends)
Finish Size:Heart: 1 ¾”w (at its widest) x 1 ½”h inches (at its tallest)
Bookmark as a whole: 13 ½”h x 14”h inches.
Different Sts:
Treble Crochet: Yarn over twice, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 more loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
Directons:
Rnd 1: Ch4, 2 dc in 4th chain from hook, [ch3, 3 dc in same chain] Do this twice, ch3, join with sl st to top of chain 4 and turn. (9dc, 3 ch3 spaces) (Beginning ch4 counts as starting and 1 dc)
Rnd 2: Sl st into ch3 space, ch3, 5 dc into same ch3 space, [ch1, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this twice, ch1 and join with sl st to top of ch3 and turn. (18dc, 2 ch3 spaces and 3 ch1 spaces) (Beginning ch3 counts as 1 dc)
Rnd 3: Sl st in ch1 space, 11 treble crochet in next ch3 space, slst in next ch1 space, 11 treble crochet in next ch3 space, sl st in next ch1 space, sl st in each of the next 3 dc. (6 sl sts, 22 treble crochet)
Do not turn.
*Rnd 4: Ch1 sl st in same st, [Ch3 and sl st in next dc] Do this three times, Ch3, sl st in ch1 space working over sl st from Rnd 3, [ch3, sl st in next treble crochet] Do this ten times, sl st in next treble, skip next sl st, sl st in next treble, [ch3, sl st in next treble] Do this ten times, ch3 sl st in next ch1 space working over sl st from Rnd 3, [ch3, sl st in next st] Do this twice, ch3 sl st into first ch3 space. (28 ch3 loops, 31 sl sts)
*Note: If you wanty a bigger (or more noticeable) divot in between the rounded parts; instead of skipping sl st on Rnd 4; sl st into ch1 space working over the slst from Rnd 3.
Tail: Ch96, finish off leaving a 5” to 6” inch tail.
Tassel: Cut 9- 10” to 12” inch pieces of thread. Insert hook in last chain made of ch97. Fold pieces of thread in half over the hook. With hook and pieces of thread pull up a loop into the chain, take hook out of loop. Pull loose pieces of thread through loop and pull taut. Make a knot to secure end, see diagram: here(optional). Trim tassel so ends are even.
