Crochet Ocean Breeze Bookmark Pattern

Have you ever tried the Crochet Ocean Breeze Bookmark pattern? It's like a mini vacation for your books! The soothing colors and intricate stitches create a beautiful, whimsical design that is perfect for bringing a touch of the ocean to your reading adventures. The lightweight nature of this bookmark makes it easy to slip between pages without adding bulk.

Materials Needed

• Size 10 crochet cotton in light blue
• Size 10 crochet cotton white
• 12" ¼" wide white double-faced satin ribbon
• Size 7 Steel Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Information

Yarn Thickness: 10 thread

Gauge: 8 sc = 1"

Finished Size: 8" x 1¼"

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Instructions

Row Instructions

ROW 1: With Blue, ch10, join with slst to first ch to form a ring. Ch3, dc in the same st as slst. Ch2. Sk 2 chs. 2dc in the next ch. Ch3, turn.

ROW 2-25: Dc in the next dc. Ch2. Dc in the next dc and in the top of ch3. Ch3, turn. At the end of row 25, do not ch3, just turn.

ROW 26: Slst into the next dc. Ch6. Slst in the next dc. This forms a ch6 space at this end.

Working in Rounds

Now you will work in Rounds. Please note that you have a ch6 space at both ends. You will be working in these 2 ch6 spaces in the first round.

RND 1: Treat each dc and ch3 at each end of each row as a chain 3 space. Slst into the first ch3 sp. Ch1, sc in the same sp. (Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in the next ch3 sp. Sc in the next ch3 sp.) Rep between () 11 times more. [Dc, ch1, 11 times in the next ch6 end space.] Sc in the next ch3 sp. Rep between () 12 times. Rep between [] once. Join with slst to first sc. Fasten off blue.

RND 2: Join white to the same st as slst. Ch5, dc in the same st as slst. (Sk the next ch1 sp. Sc in the next ch1 sp. Sk the next ch1 sp. Dc, ch2, dc in the next sc.) Rep between () 11 times more. [Sc in the next dc, sc in the next ch1 sp, 11 times. Sc in the next dc.] Dc, ch2, dc in the next sc. Rep between () 11 times. Rep between [] once. Join with slst to the 3rd ch of ch5. Fasten off and weave all ends into the back of work.

Finishing Touches

Weave the ribbon through the center of the bookmark from one end to the other.