Materials Needed:
- Yarn: 1 ball of worsted weight yarn (approx. 100 yards)
- Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Gauge:
Approximately 4 inches (10 cm) wide and 2 inches (5 cm) tall.Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- St: Stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- DC: Double crochet
- FPDC: Front post double crochet
- BPDC: Back post double crochet
Pattern:Flower:
- Foundation Chain:
Chain 6. - Round 1:
- 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook. (1 Sc)
- 1 Sc in each of the next 4 chs. (5 Sc)
- 3 Sc in last ch. (8 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (8 Sc)
- Round 2:
- 2 Sc in each of the next 8 sts. (16 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (16 Sc)
- Round 3:
- 1 Sc in each of the next 16 sts. (16 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (16 Sc)
- Round 4:
- 2 Sc in each of the next 8 sts. (24 Sc)
- 1 Sc in each of the next 8 sts. (24 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (24 Sc)
- Round 5:
- 1 Sc in each of the next 24 sts. (24 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (24 Sc)
- Round 6:
- 1 Sc in each of the next 24 sts. (24 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (24 Sc)
Leaves:
- Foundation Chain:
Chain 6. - Round 1:
- 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook. (1 Sc)
- 1 Sc in each of the next 4 chs. (5 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (5 Sc)
- Round 2:
- 2 Sc in each of the next 5 sts. (10 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (10 Sc)
- Round 3:
- 1 Sc in each of the next 10 sts. (10 Sc)
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc. (10 Sc)
Assembly:
- Flower:
- Place a stitch marker in the center of the flower.
- Attach the yarn to the center of the flower.
- Work 1 Sc in each of the next 8 sts around the flower.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc.
- Leaves:
- Attach the yarn to the end of one leaf.
- Work 1 Sc in each of the next 10 sts around the leaf.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc.
- Repeat for the second leaf.
- Joining:
- Attach the yarn to the center of the flower.
- Work 1 Sc in each of the next 8 sts around the flower.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc.
- Attach the yarn to the end of one leaf.
- Work 1 Sc in each of the next 10 sts around the leaf.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first Sc.
- Repeat for the second leaf.
- Finishing:
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Tips:
- Use a stitch marker to mark the center of the flower and the ends of the leaves.
- Adjust the tension of your yarn to achieve the desired size and shape.
- Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends.
This pattern should help you create a beautiful bookmark with a flower design. Enjoy your crochet project