Crochet Bigelow Bookmark Tutorial

Introduction

The Crochet Bigelow Bookmark is a charming and delightful addition to any book lover's collection. Its intricate design and vibrant colors make it a perfect companion for your favorite reads. Whether you're diving into a fantasy novel or exploring a non-fiction book, this bookmark will elegantly hold your place and add a touch of handmade beauty to your reading experience.

Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, the Crochet Bigelow Bookmark is not just a practical accessory but a charming piece of art that brings a warm and cozy feel to your reading moments. So, treat yourself or a fellow bookworm to this lovely creation and make every reading session a little more special!

Materials Needed

• Southmaid Cotton Thread Size 10
• Purple
• Size 7 steel crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Information

Yarn Thickness: 10 thread

Gauge: 10 sc per inch

Finished Size: 8"x2½"

Skill Level: Beginner

Special Stitch Instructions

Bobble (bl)

This bobble is for use within a round. Yo, insert hook in st indicated, yo draw up a loop, yo draw thread through 2 lps on hook, repeat from beginning until you have 4 lps on hook. Then *yo, draw thread through all 4 lps on hook.

Instructions

ROW 1

Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 3 chs. Ch 5, sk the next 3 chs, sc in the last 4 chs. Ch 5, turn.

ROW 2

Tr in first sc. Ch 2. Work the following in the ch 5 sp: Bl, ch 3, bl, ch 5, bl, ch 3, bl. Ch 2. Tr, ch 1, tr in the last sc. Ch 5, turn.

ROWS 3-16

Tr in ch 1 sp. Ch 2. Work the following in the ch 5 sp: Bl, ch 3, bl, ch 5, bl, ch 3, bl. Ch 2. Tr, ch 1, tr in the ch 1 sp. Ch 5, turn.

Edging

Work down the left side to the bottom left corner. Sc, ch 5, sc, ch 7, sc in first tr sp. *Ch 5, sc in next tr sp, ch 7, sc in same tr sp. Repeat from * down the left side until you reach the bottom corner. Ch 5, sc in 2nd sc.

Bottom

Ch 2, work the following in the ch 3 sp on bottom: Tr, ch 1, 6 times, tr. Ch 2, sc in next to the last sc in row.

Right Side

*Ch 5, sc, ch 7, sc in next tr sp. Repeat from * up the right side. When you reach the last row,

Top

Ch 5, sc in same last row. Ch 3. Work the following in the ch 3 sp of shell: Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 5, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc. Ch 3. Join with slip stitch to first sc. Fasten off and weave ends into work. Press lightly with iron to flatten.