Rainbow Trout Bookmark

By: Kathie Mc Pugh of Crochet Bookmarkers

This bookmark crochet pattern has a wonderful sense of humor. Crocheted in an array of bright colors, this "rainbow" trout is a fun project and would make a great gift for any bookworm. Find this clever crochet pattern and many more in the 25 Quick and Thrifty Crochet Patterns eBook.

Crochet Rainbow Trout

Materials:

#10 crochet cotton, 5 yds each red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet
#5 steel crochet hook.

Size: Finished length 7 3/4".

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch5, 3dc in 1st ch, ch3, turn.
Row 2: Dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 3: Dc in same st, dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 4: Dc in same st, dc in next 6 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 5: Dc in same st, dc in next 8 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 6: Dc in same st, dc in 10 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 7: Dc in same st, dc in 12 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 8: Dc in 14 dc, dc in ch3, change to orange, ch3, turn.
Row 9: Dc in next 14 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 10: 3Dc in same st, dc in 14 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 11: Dc in next 15 dc, ch3, turn.
Row 12: Dc in next 14 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 13: Dc in 14 dc, dc in ch3, change to yellow, ch3, turn.
Row 14: Dc in next 14 dc, 3dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 15: 2Dc in same st, dc in 16 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 16: Dc in next 18 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 17: Dc in same st, dc in 19 dc, 4dc in ch3, ch1, turn.
Row 18: Sl st in same st, sl st in next 3 dc, change to green, ch3, dc in next 20 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 19: Dc in next 20 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 20: Dc in next 15 dc, ch3, turn.
Row 21: Dc in 14 dc, dc in ch3, change to blue, ch3, turn.
Row 22: (Yo, pull up loop in next dc, yo, pull thru 2 loops) 2X, yo, pull thru all loops on hook (jdc made), dc in next 10 dc, jdc in next 2 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 23: Jdc in next 2 dc, dc in 10 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 24: Dc in same st, dc in next 10 dc, jdc in next 2 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 25: 2Dc in same st, dc in 12 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 26: Dc in same st, dc in next 13 dc, change to violet, ch3, turn.
Row 27: Jdc in next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, jdc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch3, turn.
Row 28: Jdc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, jdc in 2 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 29: Dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 30: Dc in same st, dc in 3 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 31: Dc in same st, dc in 5 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 32: Dc in same st, dc in 7 dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn.
Row 33: Dc in same st, dc in next dc, hdc in next 2 dc, sc in next 3 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2dc in ch3, ch3, turn. Row 34: Dc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, 2dc in ch3, tie off, conceal ends.

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foxydixielass 9126 598

Jul 29, 2014

well I guess you can tell Kathleen McPugh that she is a terrible pattern writer. I will just make my own pattern.

FaveCrafts Editor JL

Jul 30, 2014

Hi there, I have contacted the designer and am waiting for a response. So sorry for the inconvenience.

foxydixielass 9126 598

Jul 23, 2014

Thank you Julia. I want to make this for my nephew's birthday, I make him bookmarks for all his gifts at his request.

foxydixielass 9126 598

Jul 22, 2014

I'm working on this Rainbow Trout bookmark and the pattern needs some clarification. Is there any way to put a stitch count on this pattern at the end of each row? I am a VERY experienced crocheter and with the way it is written, I am getting an even number of stitches on the first 7 rows. After that, the instructions don't work out right. Anne

FaveCrafts Editor JL

Jul 23, 2014

Hi there, I have contacted the designer with your question and will update the project when possible. Thanks!

Caitlin

Dec 03, 2010

Rustydip: JDC stands for joined double crochet. For JDC: yo, insert hook in same cp sp as last dc made, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook in next ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook.

Rustydip

Dec 01, 2010

Please. If anyone can tell me what "jdc" in this Rainbow Trout Bookmark By: Kathie Mc Pugh of Crochet Bookmarkers pattern stands for I'd be so grateful... I've used hdc many times & have done crochet for at least 40 years but never came across this one before. Could it mean "joining double crochet"?