Pattern Description:
This is Deta’s crocheted bookmark pattern. It uses Standard American terms and starts with a foundation chain of 23.
The main body of the pattern repeats rows 2 through 9 to reach the desired length. It primarily utilizes chain, slip stitch, and double crochet stitches. Finishing involves adding a fringe at the bottom.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Materials: Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (Bonbon).
- Hook: The suggested hook size is 1.25 mm – 1.50 mm.
- Foundation Measurement: To begin, make a foundation chain of 23.
- Initial Row Measurement: Row 1 (R1) results in 21 double crochet (dc) stitches. Subsequent rows (R3 and R9) also result in 21 dc stitches.
Abbreviations Used:
- st: stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sk: skip
- ch sp: chain space
- ch3-sp: chain 3 space
- rem: remaining
Instructions for Making the Deta’s Bookmark Pattern:
Starting the Pattern
To begin the bookmark, you must first make a foundation chain of 23.
Row 1 (R1): Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in rem 19 ch. This row results in a total of 21 dc stitches. Turn.
Main Pattern Rows (R2 – R9)
The main body of the bookmark is created by repeating rows 2 through 9 until the desired length is achieved.
- Row 2 (R2): Ch 4, sk first st, dc in next st. Begin the repeat sequence: ch 1, sk st, dc in next st. Repeat the sequence marked by the asterisk (*) 8 more times. Turn.
- Row 3 (R3): Ch 3. Begin the repeat sequence: dc in ch sp, dc in next st. Repeat the sequence marked by the asterisk (*) 9 more times. This row results in a total of 21 dc stitches. Turn.
- Row 4 (R4): Ch 3, dc in following 8 st, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc in rem 9 st. Turn.
- Row 5 (R5): Ch 3, dc in following 5 st, ch 5, sl st into ch3-sp, ch 5, skip next 3 st, dc in rem 6 st. Turn.
- Row 6 (R6): Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, ch 5, sl st into first ch5-sp, ch 5, sl st into next ch5-sp, ch 5, skip next 3 st, dc in rem 3 st. Turn.
- Row 7 (R7): Ch 3, dc into next 2 st, 3 dc into first ch5-sp, ch 5, sl st into the middle ch5-sp, ch 5, 3 dc into the third ch5-sp, dc in rem 3 st. (A note advises that when working the dcs into the ch sp, you might need to scooch them into place). Turn.
- Row 8 (R8): Ch 3, dc into next 5 st, 3 dc into ch5-sp, ch 3, 3 dc into ch5-sp, dc in rem 6 st. Turn.
- Row 9 (R9): Ch 3, dc in next 8 st, 3 dc into ch3-sp, dc in rem 9 st. This row results in a total of 21 dc stitches. Turn.
Continuing and Finishing
- Main Body Repetition: Repeat rows 2-9 until you achieve the desired length for the bookmark.
- Final Row: The final row of the pattern is a repeat of Row 2.
- Finishing Touches: Once the final row is complete, add a fringe at the bottom of the bookmark. The instructions also suggest that you might need to block the finished piece.
