Monday, November 24, 2014

Basic Crochet: Bookmark Crochet

Y'all. Crocheting is one of the things that actually keep me somewhat busy. I'm way too excited about this project. I don't know but every time I finished a new project, the feeling can be magical or I guess I just love crochets. This weekend I was able to make a Mandela crochet bookmark. Bookmark is so perfect for a book hoarder. A unique and classy bookmark. Isn't cute? They're easy. I love the design and colors. I hope this bookmark can add enjoyment for your reading session. So let's start and make your own.

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I used cotton yarns and 3mm steel hook.


1. Make a magic ring. Chain 3. *Double crochet. Chain 1*. Repeat *-* until you have 12 Double crochet. For the last Double crochet, slip stitch into second stitch of the 3 chains. 
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2. Chain 2. *Single crochet in the space stitch. Chain 1.* Repeat *-* until you finish all the chain spaces. Slip stitch the last 1 chain.
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3. Chain 2. In the same stitch: Yarn over. Insert your hook. Pull through 2 loops. 2 loops remaining. Yarn over. Insert the hook. Pull through 2 loops. Now you have 3 loops remaining. Yarn over. Insert the hook. And pull through 2 loops. Now you have 4 loops remaining. Yarn over and pull through all the loops. Chain 1. Repeat this step in all the space stitches. Slip stitch the last 1 chain.
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4. Chain 2. In the same stitch. 2 triple (treble) crochet. 1 double crochet. *In the next stitch: 1 Double crochet. 2 Triple (treble) crochet. 1 Double crochet*. Repeat *-* to finish all the space stitches. Slip stitch in the last stitch.
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Lastly. Make a chain stitches. Length depends on your choice. The last stitch insert the yarns for the ribbons. Secure the yarns and cut the excess. And finish. 
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Thank you for always reading. Have a nice day ahead. Happy crocheting!

"I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book." -J.K. Rowling

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