Let's crochet a lovely daisy bookmark to keep your page with style! Gentle loops and chains blossom into a charming floral design, creating a sweet, slender marker that's perfect for book lovers. With only worsted yarn and a hook, this easy-to-follow pattern turns a simple chain of stitches into a handy reading accessory, complete with a tassel. It's a delightful project that transforms yarn into daisy petals, offering a quaint and crafty way to remember where you left off in your favourite tales.
The Crochet Daisy Bookmark Pattern is wonderfully simple and ideal for both novices and seasoned crocheters. Its straightforward design is complemented by its versatility, allowing crafters to play with eye-catching colour combinations and explore various textures. Additionally, you can easily personalize your bookmark by adjusting its size or adding unique embellishments. This crochet accessory pattern not only promises an enjoyable crafting experience but also results in a charming and customized accessory for book lovers.
Crochet Daisy Bookmark Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Step by step Pattern
- Start with a slip knot on your hook. Tighten it to begin.
- Chain 33 with the worsted weight yarn. This size creates a bookmark that is approximately seven and a half inches long by one inch wide. For a different size, chain a multiple of two plus an additional five chains. For example, for a shorter bookmark, you could chain 18, then add 5 for a total of 23 chains.
- Star Stitch Foundation Row:
- Yarn over and insert your hook into the second chain from the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook).
- Insert your hook into the next chain, yarn over, pull up another loop (four loops on hook).
- Repeat this process in the next two chains until you have six loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all six loops, then chain one to close the stitch.
- Continue the Star Stitch pattern:
- Insert your hook into the eye of the last stitch made (the chain one space), yarn over and pull up a loop.
- Insert the hook underneath the last leg of the stitch, yarn over, pull up another loop.
- Repeat the process in the next two chains, always ending up with six loops on your hook.
- Yarn over, pull through all six loops, and chain one to close the stitch.
- Repeat across the row, ensuring each Star Stitch is completed identically.
- Ending the Row:
- When two chains remain, perform the Star Stitch process one last time.
- At the end of the row, you should have 15 stitches in total. Turn your work to begin the next row.
- Row 2:
- Instead of chaining one at the beginning, make one single crochet directly into the eye of the last stitch of the previous row.
- Continue with another single crochet in the last part of the Star Stitch.
- For each Star Stitch eye across, make two single crochets.
- Fastening Off:
- To create a seamless edge, insert the hook into the side of the first stitch of Row 1, make a slip stitch, and then fasten off.
- Trim your tail and pull tight.
- Weave in Ends:
- Use a yarn needle to thread one of your tails. Weave in the ends by threading the needle through the back side of the bookmark to hide the yarn, secure it with a knot, and trim the excess.
- Adding a Tassel:
- Wrap yarn around a book or any item about two and a half to three inches wide, seven times.
- Secure these wraps at one end with a piece of yarn, making a double knot.
- Cut along the bottom to free your tassel, then trim to even out.
- Wrap a new piece of yarn around the top portion of the tassel to form the head, securing it with a double knot. Trim any excess yarn.
- Attach the tassel to the top of the bookmark by threading it through with a yarn needle, securing it with a knot, and weaving in the ends.
Finishing Touches:
- To get your bookmark to lie flat, use the blocking method by pinning your bookmark to a flat surface, and gently stretching it straight. Use a spray bottle or steamer to dampen the bookmark, and let it dry completely before removing the pins.
This pattern is excellent for creating a personalized bookmark with a lovely tassel decoration. Enjoy your crocheting!
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