Pattern Description:
This Easy crochet pattern creates an adorable Summer Flower Bookmark. It features a central flower worked in rounds (Color A and B), a long stem (41 chains), and an optional crocheted leaf.
The pattern, written in US terms, also includes instructions for adding a tassel. It measures approximately 10.5″ without the tassel.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Approximately 25 yds of Category 1 Super Fine/ Fingering Yarn in three colors.
- Approximately 4 yds of Color A.
- Approximately 14 yds of Color B.
- Approximately 7 yds of Color C.
- Hook: Size G 5 mm Crochet Hook.
- Yarn Needle for weaving ends.
- Scissors.
Measurements:
- Finished Size: Measures approximately 10.5″ without tassel.
- Gauge: 19.6 stitches & 9.2 rows = 4″ (in hdc).
Abbreviations Used:
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- [ ] – work enclosed instructions into the same stitch or space
- ( ) – indicates the number of stitches at the end of a round or row
- Magic Circle – adjustable loop used to begin crocheting in the round
- Color A/B/C – refers to the different yarn colors used in the pattern
Instructions for Making the Flower Bookmark Pattern:
Flower Instructions (Rounds 1-5):
- The flower begins with Color A:
- With Color A, create a Magic Circle, ch 1.
- Round 1: Work 6 hdc into the magic circle, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (6 sts).
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc into each st around, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (12 sts).
- Fasten off, Change to Color B.
- Round 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st; Repeat from around, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (18 sts).
- Round 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from around, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (24 sts).
- Round 5 (Petals): Ch 3, 3 dc into the same st, ch 3, sl st into the same st, sl st into the next st; Repeat from around leaving the last st unworked, sl st into the last st. This round results in (23 petals).
Stem Instructions (Row 1):
Fasten off, Change to Color C. This section forms the stem of the bookmark.
- Ch 41.
- Row 1: Work 1 hdc into each st across. The row is completed by joining to the last unworked st of Round 5 with a sl st, then fasten off. This row contains (40 sts).
Optional Leaf:
To incorporate a leaf onto the stem, use Color C:
- Join Color C to any hdc st on the stem with a sl st at the desired position for the leaf.
- Ch 5.
- Work 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] are all worked into the next st.
- Sl st into the st of the beginning ch.
- Working down the other side of the ch, work [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] all into the next st (beneath the previous cluster).
- Work 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the last st.
- Join in beginning sc, then fasten off. The leaf contains (12 sts).
Optional Tassel:
The tassel is created using the yarn ends:
- Cut 6 strands of yarn approximately 12″ in length.
- Fold the yarn in half.
- Insert the hook into any part of the bottom st of the stem.
- Pull the middle section of the yarn through.
- Pull the ends of the yarn through the middle loop to form a knot.
- The tassel may be trimmed if desired.
Finishing:
The final step is to weave all ends.
