Little Boxes Bookmark - A Delightful Crochet Project

Discover the enchanting world of crochet with this adorable Little Boxes Bookmark! This unique and charming design will add a touch of whimsy to your reading adventures. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this bookmark is perfect for bookworms who appreciate the art of crochet. The Little Boxes Bookmark is a delightful project that will captivate your imagination and showcase your crochet skills. With its intricate pattern and vibrant colors, this bookmark is not only functional but also a work of art. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a wonderful way to explore the world of crochet and create something truly special. So, grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and let your creativity soar as you bring this charming Little Boxes Bookmark to life!

Abbreviations (US)

• ch. Chain
• sc. Single Crochet
• dc. Double Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• sl st. Slip Stitch
• tch. Turning Chain
• pdcg. Post Double Crochet Group
• ch3, work 3dc around the post of the last dc worked.
• See staggered square stitch.
• Base of chain. Work in first stitch.
• ch3 counts as first dc.

Finished Size Approx: - 9 inches long x 2.75 inches wide.

Materials

• Yarn
• 4.00mm Clover Crochet Hook

Little Boxes Crochet Bookmark Instructions

ch45 loosely, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in next ch, * skip 2ch, 1dc in next ch, work pdcg around the post of the last dc made, skip 2ch, 1dc in each of next ch3, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (5 pdcg)

2nd Row – ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc in top of ch3 on post 3dc group, ch2, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc in top of ch3. Turn.

3rd Row – ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * skip ch2, 1dc in next sc, ch3, work pdcg around the post of the last dc made, skip ch2, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc in top of ch3. Turn.

4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. Turn.

Border

ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 2dc, * 1sc in ch2 space, 1sc in next sc, 1sc in next ch2 space, 1sc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last ch2 space, sc, ch2 space, 2dc and 3tch, 1sc in (ch2 space, sc, ch2 space and each of next 2dc), 3sc in top of ch3, 2sc in each row end down first side of bookmark, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each of next 2dc, rpt from * to * along starting chain edge to last ch2 space, sc, ch2 space, 2dc and 3tch, 1sc in (ch2 space, sc, ch2 space and each of next 2dc), 3sc in top of ch3, 2sc in each row end up second side of bookmark, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.

Next Row – ch1, sl st in base of ch1, * ch4, skip 1sc, sl st in next sc, * rpt from * to * around all sides of bookmark to end, sl st to sl st on beginning of row.

Finishing

Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.

Little Boxes Crochet Bookmark (UK)

Abbreviations (UK)

• ch. Chain
• dc. Double Crochet
• tr. Treble Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• ss. Slip Stitch
• tch. Turning Chain
• ptrg. Post Treble Crochet Group
• Work 3ch, 3tr around the post of the last tr worked.
• See staggered square stitch.
• Base of chain. Work into first stitch.
• 3ch counts as first tr.

Finished Size Approx: - 9 inches long x 2.75 inches wide.

Materials

• 10 grams of Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn
• An equivalent yarn would be a Double Knitting
• 4.00mm Clover Crochet Hook

Little Boxes Crochet Bookmark Instructions

Make 45ch loosely, 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into next ch, * miss 2ch, 1tr into next ch, work ptrg around the post of the last tr made, miss 2ch, 1tr into each of next 3ch, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (5 ptrg)

2nd Row – 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * 2ch, miss 3tr, 1dc into top of 3ch on post 3tr group, 2ch, 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to end, working last tr into top of 3ch. Turn.

3rd Row – 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * miss 2ch, 1tr into next dc, make 3ch, work ptrg around the post of the last tr made, miss 2ch, 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to end, working last tr into top of 3ch. Turn.

4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. Turn.

Border

1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 2tr, * 1dc into 2ch space, 1dc into next dc, 1dc into next 2ch space, 1dc into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch space, dc, 2ch space, 2tr and 3tch, 1dc into (2ch space, dc, 2ch space and each of next 2tr), 3dc into top of 3ch, 2dc into each row end down first side of bookmark, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each of next 2tr, rpt from * to * along starting chain edge to last 2ch space, dc, 2ch space, 2tr and 3tch, 1dc into (2ch space, dc, 2ch space and each of next 2tr), 3dc into top of 3ch, 2dc into each row end up second side of bookmark, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.

Next Row – 1ch, ss into base of 1ch, * make 4ch, miss 1dc, ss into next dc, * rpt from * to * around all sides of bookmark to end, ss to ss on beginning of row.

Finishing

Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.