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I love to read, especially during the summer months.  If you do too, or are looking for a simple, quick, perfect gift for the book lover, look no further!

crochet bookmark

While I do have a wide selection of books on my Kobo, I still love to hold and read from a physical book – especially while I’m on holidays.  My favourite place to shop is Chapters Indigo (ok, after the yarn shop).  There is something relaxing, exciting for me even, curling up in our big arm chair after the kids have gone to bed and pulling out a good novel.

All that being said, I can never find a bookmark! I don’t always like to “dog ear” my corners so it wouldn’t be uncommon to find torn strips of paper or old receipts tucked between the pages of my latest read.  But as a crocheter, I knew I could remedy it.

I have designed a couple of bookmarks to be revealed over the next couple of months, this being the first, in conjunction with a Crochet Book Club event I am hosting in the Rich Textures Crochet Community group on Facebook.  You will find the group through my Facebook Page here: http://www.facebook.com/richtextures

This chevron book mark was made using a light weight yarn from my yarn stash.  It uses very little yarn and works up quickly making it a great pattern for yourself, or a book loving friend.

The pattern will be written out in full below, including a complete video tutorial.  If you would like to add this pattern to your library, you will find it in my Etsy and Ravelry shops:

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Happy Crocheting!

Sarah

crochet chevron bookmark

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 7 hdc x 3 rows = 1 inch

Finished Size: Approximately 2 x 8 inches, excluding tassel.

Yarn: Patons Grace® (100% Mercerized Cotton; 1.75 oz, 50 g; 136 yds, 125 m). Light Weight (3).

Colour A: Blue Bayou; Approximately 7 yds
Colour B: Sky; Approx. 6 yds
Colour C: Clay; A pprox. 6 yds

Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm) hook.

Notions: Yarn Needle

Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc3tog – Single Crochet three together
Sk – Skip
Sl st – Slip stitch
Yo – Yarn over

Pattern Notes:
– Pattern is written in American English terms.
– Pattern is worked in rows.
– Ch 1 at beg of row does not count as stitch.
– Weave in ends as needed.
– Tassel embellishment is optional.

Pattern:
With colour A ch 12
Row 1: With colour A, hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 4 sts, 3 hdc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn. (13 sts)

Row 2: Sk the first st, working in the 3rd loop only sc in each of the next 5 sts, 3 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, leave remaining st unworked. Switch to colour B, ch 1, turn. Fasten off colour A.

Row 3: With colour B, sk the first st, working through both loops, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 3 hdc in the next, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, leave remaining st unworked, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sk the first st, working in the 3rd loop only sc in each of the next 5 sts, 3 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, leave remaining st unworked. Switch to colour C, ch 1, turn. Fasten off colour B.

Row 5: With colour C, sk the first st, working through both loops, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 3 hdc in the next, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, leave remaining st unworked, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Sk the first st, working in the 3rd loop only sc in each of the next 5 sts, 3 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, leave remaining st unworked. Switch to colour A, ch 1, turn. Fasten off colour C.

Row 7: With colour A, sk the first st, working through both loops, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 3 hdc in the next, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, leave remaining st unworked, ch 1, turn.

Row 8: Sk the first st, working in the 3rd loop only sc in each of the next 5 sts, 3 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, leave remaining st unworked. Switch to colour B, ch 1, turn. Fasten off colour A.

Repeat rows 3-8 twice more, then repeat rows 3-6 once more. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Edging (worked in a round):
Join colour A with a sl st in the top left-hand corner.
Rnd 1: Work 37 sc evenly along the long edge of bookmark, work 3 sc in the corner st, work 3 sc into the center of the arrow, sc3tog over the next 3 sts, sc in each of the next 3 sts, work 3 sc in the corner st, sc 37 evently along the long edge of bookmark, 2 sc in the next upper corner, sc in the next 6 sts, 3 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. (108 sts)

Optional: Make tassel and fasten to the pointed end of bookmark. Happy reading!

Did you enjoy this pattern? Please check out the Granny Square Bookmark, also including a video tutorial: Granny Square Bookmark – Free Crochet Pattern

Granny square bookmark

beautiful chevron bookmark

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This pattern is for personal use only.
No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content is permitted. ALL FINISHED PRODUCTS from this pattern can be used for local sales and sold online.
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