Crochet Shell Stitch Filet Bookmark: A Charming Project
If you're looking for a lovely and practical project to add a touch of charm to your reading routine, the Crochet Shell Stitch Filet Bookmark is a delightful choice! This delicate yet sturdy design combines the elegant shell stitch with the intricate filet technique, creating a unique and eye-catching accessory that will keep your place in style.
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project offers a fun and rewarding way to hone your skills while making something truly special. Grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and let's embark on a creative journey filled with cozy stitches and endless possibilities!Materials Needed
- Small amount pink South Maid Crochet Cotton. Size 10.
- Size 7 Steel crochet hook.
- Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
Yarn Specifications
Yarn Thickness: 10 thread
Gauge: 8 sc = 1"
Finished Size: 6" x 1"
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
This bookmark is made with filet crochet and a variation on the standard shell stitch. The special abbreviation used in this pattern is (end sp) meaning End Space. This is explained in the pattern itself.
Instructions
ROW 1:
(Foundation Row) Ch 13, sc each ch across. Ch 3, turn.
ROW 2:
Dc in next sc. *Ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from * 2 more times. Dc in last st. Rep from * 2 more times. Dc in last st. What you have now is a row that has 2 dc on each side and 2 dc in the middle separated by 2 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 3-25:
(This is the Pattern Row) Dc in the top of dc. *Ch 2, dc in dc. Rep from * 2 times more. Dc between last dc & ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
ROW 26:
Sk first dc. Dc in dc, ch 2, dc in dc, ch 3, sc between last dc & ch 3. Do not turn. What you have now is 3 spaces that will be worked on at the very end.
Outer Edge
Now you will work the outer edge of the bookmark with a variation on the standard shell stitch.
Work on only the very outer edges where you chained 3 and worked the last dc in each row. Refer to these as End Spaces (end sp).
6 Dc Shell Stitch
Work 6 dc in sp. This is the shell stitch used.
*Work a shell in the next end sp. Sc in next end sp. Rep from * across to the last end sp where you will end with a shell st in the last sp.
You should now be at the very first sc of Row 1. Work across the bottom of this row with the following:
- Sc in the first st. Ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hk. Sc in same st as sc.
- Sk 2 sts. Work 5 dc in next st, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hk. Work 5 dc in next st.
- Sk next 2 sts. Sc in last st, ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hk, sc in same st as sc.
Work a shell in the first end sp. *Sc in the next end sp. Shell in the next end sp. Rep from * across to the other end. End with a sc in last end sp.
Work a 7 dc shell in ch 3 sp. Work the following into the ch 2 sp:
- (2 dc, 2 trb, 2 dc)
Work 7 dc shell in the last ch 3 sp. Sl st to first sc in outer edge. Fasten off and weave ends of the thread into the back of the bookmark.