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Anette Bookmark
"Introduction The Bookmark is a fantastic first crochet or crochet lace project. It helps you to learn basic stitches and techniques while making a lovely project to gift- it would make a fantastic stocking filler! Skills required Chain, slip stitch (sl st), double crochet (dc), shell (sh), blocking. Notes The bookmark is worked in rows from bottom up. Starting ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Instructions enclosed in [] indicate stitches that are worked into the same space or st. Optional: Colours can be changed according to individual preference on the last dc of a row by yrh and pull through 2 in new colour. "
Crochet HookD/3 or 3.25 mm hook
Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeBlocked Gauge:
20 sts x 7 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over stitch pattern using 3 mm hook
Finished SizeThe final measurements (blocked): 2.25 x 9 in (6 x 23 cm)
Materials List
- Hobbii Rainbow 8/4 (100% Cotton | fingering weight | 50 g (1.76 oz) = 170 m (186 yds)), (#02) Natural White 1 skein (A), (#64) Dark Powder Rose 1 skein (B), (#85) Dark Mint 1 skein (C)
- Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Optional: stitch marker, laundry starch