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Crochet an easy bookmark using a classic crochet stitch for your next read with this Elizabeth Bookmark crochet pattern.
If you have been following me for a bit you will know that, along with crochet, I also love to read! These two pastimes collide in my crochet bookmark patterns which I post regularly here on Rich Textures Crochet
In my bookmarks I love to focus on classic crochet designs and stitches including the chevron design in the Chevron Bookmark and the Suzette stitch in the Suzette Bookmark.
Today we are going to showcase another classic and beloved crochet stitch pattern: the Elizabeth Stitch.
The Elizabeth stitch is a wonderfully textured crochet stitch that can be adapted to a variety of crochet patterns. It is comprised of little cluster stitches that create a textured woven design. It is reversible and looks pretty in the Elizabeth Bookmark crochet pattern.
For this bookmark I used a light weight 100% cotton yarn called Paton’s Grace by Yarnspirations. I have worked many of my bookmarks in this yarn, such as the Crescent bookmark and the Making Waves Bookmark. The cotton has a lovely sheen to it and comes in a variety of colours. You may use any light weight yarn you have on hand.
Along with the yarn, I used a 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook. In the video tutorial below I will be using a handcrafted Birchwood crochet hook by Rowan Yarns.
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Elizabeth Bookmark Crochet Pattern:
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: 28 sts x 20 rows of pattern = 4 inches
Finished Size: Approximately 2.25 x 8.5 inches excluding tassel.
Yarn: Patons Grace® (100% Mercerized Cotton; 1.75 oz, 50 g; 136 yds, 125 m). Light Weight (3). You will need approximately 30 yards.
Hook: Size E/4 (3.5 mm) hook.
Notions: Yarn Needle
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
CL – Cluster (Insert your hook into the next sp or st, yo and draw up a loop, yo, insert your hook into the same sp or st, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through all the loops on your hook. Cluster Stitch made.)
CL2tog – Cluster Two Together ([Insert your hook into the next sp, yo and draw up a loop, yo, insert your hook into the same sp, yo and draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw through all the loops on your hook. Cluster Two Together made.)
Rpt – Repeat
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 beginning of row does not count as stitch.
- Weave in ends as needed.
- To change the size of your bookmark you will need a foundation chain with an odd number of stitches.
Free Crochet Pattern:
Ch 15.
Row 1: CL in the 3rd ch from your hook, *ch 1, sk the next st, CL in the next st; Rpt from * across. Ch 2, turn. (7 CL sts)
Row 2: Sk the 1st CL, CL in the next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk the next CL st, CL in the next ch-1 sp; Rpt from * across ending with a CL in the final ch-2 sp. Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3-35: Repeat row 2.
Row 36: Sk the 1st CL, CL in the next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk the next CL st, CL in the next ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 1, CL2tog in the next ch-1 sp and ch-2 sp. Ch 2, turn.
Row 37: Sk the 1st CL2tog, CL in the next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk the next CL st, CL in the next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1, CL2tog in the next ch-1 sp and ch-2 sp. Ch 2, turn.
Row 38: Sk the 1st CL, CL in the next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk the next CL st, CL in the next ch-1 sp] 2 times, ch 1, CL2tog in the next ch-1 sp and ch-2 sp. Ch 2, turn.
Row 39: Sk the 1st CL, CL in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk the next CL st, CL in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, CL2tog in the next ch-1 sp and ch-2 sp. Ch 2, turn.
Row 40: Sk the 1st CL, CL in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk the next CL st, CL2tog in the next ch-1 sp and ch-2 sp. Ch 2, turn.
Row 41: CL2tog over the next ch-1 and ch-2 sp.
Fasten off, Weave in ends, attach a tassel if desired.
For a simple tassel, cut 8 lengths of yarn about 10 inches long. Using your crochet hook pull the 8 pieces of yarn through the point in your bookmark. Cut another length of yarn about 12 inches long and up near the base of the bookmark wrap the yarn around the yarn several times. Tie a knot and then use a yarn needle to tuck the ends down through the centre of your tassel. Trim the tassel to ensure that all the ends are even.
Video Tutorial:
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