Crochet Lacy Leaf Bookmark New YouTube Video

Wow, just wow!

I didn't expect to get such positive response to my first YouTube video! 

I greatly appreciate all the supportive and encouraging comments and likes! I even got subscribers! 

It just feels so great to know people out there appreciate my work!

So of course I was inspired to make my second video! 

I shared the pattern for this Lacy Leaf Bookmark back in 2014. Now I can share my video tutorial for it too! 

Click here to see the written pattern!

Click here to see the video tutorial! 

Thank you so much! 

More crochet video tutorials coming soon! 

Simple Lace Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern

I have a big collection of crochet bookmarks. And there used to be time when I actually used them! 

Unfortunately, no more! 

No matter how many times I've promised myself that I'll get back to reading, somehow I just can't. I start a book to read, and never finish it. 

But I continue making crochet bookmarks! It's just fun! 

I use the leftover thread from the doilies I make. 

This bookmark is super easy. No fancy stitches here. But still cute. 

I hope you'll enjoy this pattern! 

Simple Lace Bookmark, Free Crochet Pattern

Olga Poltava © August, 2018

Skill Level: Beginner

Measurements: about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide


Materials:
Steel hook 1.25 mm

Crochet cotton thread size 10, such as Aunt Lydia's, small amount


Gauge: not very important, but the tighter you crochet, the better your bookmark will look.


Abbreviations:
ch: chain

sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet

Ch 24.

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in last 3 ch.

Row 2: ch 3, turn, dc in 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, dc in top of turning ch.

Row 3: ch 3, turn, dc in 2nd and 3rd dc, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of next ch-5, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of next ch-5, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, dc in top of turning ch.

Repeat Rows 2-3 until the bookmark measures about 8 inches long (or your desired lengths), ending with Row 3.

Fasten off. 

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Thank you so much for all of your support, prayers and good wishes for my dad and my family. 

I'm happy to share that my dad is doing much better now. He is in a rehabilitation center right now. He's going to stay there until the end of the month, which is a long time, but the good thing is he is getting 24/7 medical care that he needs there. 

Again, thank you so much! Your comments meant a lot to me. I read and re-read them many times! 

Lacy Pineapple Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern

I don't know why, but I can no longer stick with reading the old-fashioned way, you know, when you have an actual paper book! The last book I checked out from my local library, I returned half-read. 

I don't like that! Reading used to be a great way to relax and escape the world for me. I want to go back to it. I want to start reading again.

I made myself a new crochet bookmark. Isn't it pretty? 

I'll keep it on my dresser as a decoration and a reminder of how pleasant and calming reading can be. And hopefully, I will be using it in a book soon!

Pineapple Bookmark Free Crochet Pattern

Olga Poltava © September, 2017

Skill Level: Beginner

Measurements: about 12 inches long, 3 inches wide

Materials:

Steel hook 1.25 mm

Crochet cotton thread size 10, such as Aunt Lydia's, small amount

Gauge: not very important, but the tighter you crochet, the better your bookmark will look

Abbreviations:

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sl st: slip stitch

dc3-tog: 3 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 3 cluster)

* * instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as stated  

Ch 4.

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped 3 ch count as 1st dc), (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in same 4th ch from hook; turn. 

Rows 2-16: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in same ch-2 space; turn. (one shell).

Row 17: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), (3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in same ch-2 space; turn. (double shell).

Row 18: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in same ch-2 space, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in next ch-2 space; turn. (two shells).

Row 19: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in same ch-2 space (beginning shell made), dc in space between two shells of previous row, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in next ch-2 space (ending shell made); turn. (two shells and 1 dc between them).

Row 20: beginning shell, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in dc that was made in between shells of previous row, ending shell, turn.

Row 21: beginning shell, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next ch-1 space, ending shell, turn.

Row 22: beginning shell, 9 dc in next ch-3 space, ending shell, turn.

Row 23-24: beginning shell, dc in 1st dc of dc-9 group, *ch 1, dc in next dc* eight times, ending shell, turn.

Row 25: beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-1 space, *ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-1 space* eight times, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 26: beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in ch-2 space between 1st and 2nd clusters, *ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-2 space* six times, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 27 beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in ch-2 space between 1st and 2nd clusters, *ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-2 space* five times, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 28: beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in ch-2 space between 1st and 2nd clusters, *ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-2 space* four times, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 29: beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in ch-2 space between 1st and 2nd clusters, *ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-2 space* three times, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 30: beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in ch-2 space between 1st and 2nd clusters, *ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-2 space* two times, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 31: beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in ch-2 space between 1st and 2nd clusters, ch 2, dc3-tog in next ch-2 space, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 32: beginning shell, ch 2, dc3-tog in ch-2 space between two clusters, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 33: beginning shell, ch 2, ending shell, turn.

Row 34: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-2 space,  4 dc in ch-2 space of next shell. Fasten off. 

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Leaves Vine Crochet Lace Edging

This leaves vine edging looks complicated, but in reality there are only two repeating rows. 

I used size ten crochet cotton thread and a steel hook 1.25 mm. 

The width of the finished piece is about 2.5 inches, but the length can vary. 

If you make it about 8 inches long, you'll have a lovely bookmark! 

Or you can make it any other length and use as a trim for other craft projects. 

I'm thinking if done with yarn, this can even be a scarf! 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops, as well as on Ravelry. 

I'm linking this post to

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Red Lace Crochet Bookmark

And here is another garden inspired crochet bookmark!

Finished Measurements: approximately 8 by 2.25 inches

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

Steel Hook 1.25 mm

Crochet cotton thread size 10

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops. 

And I now have a collection of beautiful, garden inspired crochet lace bookmarks. 

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Lavender Inspired Bookmark

Here is another bookmark that was inspired by the blooms in my yard!

I love lavender! I keep a small sachet filled with dry lavender in my socks drawer. 

I also use lavender oil for a body scrub that I make myself. I used to buy sea salt scrubs, but now I make them myself (at a much lower cost). I simply mix together fine grain sea salt and organic coconut oil (in about equal proportions), and ad a drop of lavender oil. 

But back to my bookmark. 

It's a simple pattern. I used size 1.25 mm crochet steel hook and a small amount of crochet cotton thread size ten. 

I now have a collection of five lace bookmarks in different spring colors. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops. 

Blue Nigella and a New Bookmark

After crocheting, my greatest hobby is gardening. I always get very excited whenever a new bloom comes out in my tiny garden. I also grow my own vegetables and herbs.

A few years ago, at a local park I collected seeds from the wild-growing Blue Nigella flowers. I scattered them in my front yard the following spring, and I got abundant blooms.

Here are a couple of pictures from that year. 

The next year, the flowers reseeded themselves, and again I had some beautiful blooms. 

I still get my Blue Nigella every spring, but they are not as abundant. I think I'll need to collect some seeds again. 

Or they can be purchased from Ebay: Blue and White Nigella Flower Seeds

I was inspired by my Blue Nigella to make a blue bookmark. It's similar to the other three bookmarks I've made this spring. Just a simple lace rectangle. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops. Thank you for your support. 

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Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House,

Clever Chicks Blog Hop at The Chicken Chick,

Penny Pinching Party @ The Thrifty Home,

Create It Thursday @ Lamberts Lately
Shabbilicious Friday Link Party @ Shabby Art Boutique 
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Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House
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Butterflies Crochet Bookmark or Lace Edging

Just a week ago I made my Pink Fans Lace Bookmark, and now I have a new one to show off. 

This one features cute butterflies. 

This pattern is a bit more advanced. In addition to the basic stitches, treble and double treble crochets are used here, as well as double treble clusters (that's how tiny butterfly wings are made). It also has one very specific stitch, but I took close-up photos and explained it in great detail. 

So I believe even a beginner or advanced beginner crocheter can make this lovely bookmark. 

These butterflies are so lovely and unique. I am thinking I could adjust this pattern and make myself a cute butterfly summer top. But that would be so much work!

This patten is available in my Etsy and Craftsy Shops. 

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Pink Roses and Lace Bookmark

This is the second lace bookmark I've made this year. It turned out so delicate and beautiful. And I thought the tiny Cecile Brunner roses that now begin to bloom in my back yard would compliment it very well. 

This bookmark can make a simple but lovely present for Mother's Day, or maybe as a small thank-you gift to my son's preschool teacher. 

Several years ago, I was very much into snail mail pen-paling and I had mail friends all over the world. I used to send them similar crochet bookmarks because they can easily fit into a regular mail envelope and it's always fun to surprise your friend with a little something that you've created yourself.

For this bookmark I used leftover crochet thread size ten (such as Aunt Lydia's) and a steel hook 1.25 mm. My bookmark turned out 8 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. But this pattern can also be used to make a beautiful lace edging or trim. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops. 

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Crochet Lace Bookmark

The first signs of early spring begin to show here in Northern California, and I'm getting into the spring mood. 

I really like this variegated mint green thread. I've made a few projects from it before. And this is the latest one! I think this bookmark is very spring-like!

The finished size is approximately 8.5 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. I used size ten cotton thread and size 1.25 mm hook.

The pattern is available in my Etsy shop,

Crochet Cross Bookmark, Free Vintage Pattern

The pattern for this bookmark is from Crochet and Tatting Heirloom Edition, Star Book #66 by American Thread Company, 1949.

I used a steel hook size 1.25 mm and size ten crochet cotton thread. You will also need about 1/4 yard of narrow ribbon.

I post the pattern below exactly as it appears in the original publication.

Suggestion: Use a bit of clear glue to secure the ends of the ribbon. 

Ch 11, dc in 4th st from hook, ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, sl st in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 3, turn.


2nd Row - dc in next dc, ch 5, 1 dc in next dc, dc in 3rd st of ch, ch 3, to turn each row.

3rd Row - Repeat 2nd row.

4th Row - dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, sl st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, dc in 3rd st of ch.

Repeat 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rows 8 times, break thread. Attach threat in top of dc of 22nd row and working alone side, ch 3, dc in next st, ch 5, skip 1 row, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 3, turn.

Repeat 2nd, 4th, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rows once, break thread. Work other arm of cross to correspond.

EDGE - Attach thread at lower edge, *ch 3, dc in same space, skip the length of a dc, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around, break thread. Lace ribbon through beading as illustrated. 

More bookmark patterns from my shop:

Crochet Leaf Bookmark, Free Pattern

I used size 10 crochet cotton thread and size 5 Boye crochet steel hook.

Row 1: ch 5, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in 5^th (the last one) chain from hook.

Row 2: ch 4 (counts as tr here and in each following row), turn; tr in same space, 2 tr in next tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr.

Row 3: ch 4, turn; 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 2 tr, ch 1, (2 tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in last tr.

Row 4: ch 4, turn; tr in next 4 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next 5 tr.

Row 5: ch 3, turn; tr4tog over next 4 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 2 tr, ch 1, (2 tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, tr5tog over next 5tr.

Row 6: ch 1, turn, sl st to next tr; ch 4,  tr in next 4 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next 5 tr.

Rows 7 – 16: repeat Rows 5 – 6.

Row 17: ch 3, turn; tr4tog over next 4 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 2 tr, ch 1, 3 tr in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, tr5tog over next 5tr.

Row 18: ch 1, turn, sl st to next tr; ch 4, tr in next 4 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 5 tr.

Row 19: ch 3, turn; tr4tog over next 4 tr, ch 2, tr in next 4 tr, ch 2, tr5tog over next 5 tr.

Row 20: ch 1, turn, sl st to next tr; ch 3, tr3tog over next 3 tr.

Fasten off. Block and stiffen the bookmark.  


UPDATE: A video tutorial for this bookmark is now available on YouTube! 

More bookmark patterns from my shop:

Crochet Lace Trim, free pattern

Here is a simple lace trim that can be used for many different projects. You can make it as long or as short as you like.

I crocheted it with pearl cotton thread and size 2 steel hook. Then I wrapped it around a small jar. Isn’t it a lovely vase?

And here are a couple more ideas for this simple trim.

A bookmark!

A napkin ring!

And here is the pattern.

Ch 16.

Row 1: dc in 5^th ch from hook, dc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in last 3 ch. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: sc in same beginning space, ch 2, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, dc in ch-1 space, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 2, hdc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc, ch 3, sc in 3^rd ch of next ch-3, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next ch, ch 3, dc in next sc, dc in next ch-2 space, dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat Row 2 – Row 3.

More bookmark/edging patterns from my shop: