Want an absolute beginner crochet project?
I’ve got the perfect crochet pattern for beginners for you!
DESCRIPTION
The Beginner Bookmark is the perfect very first crochet project! It uses basic stitches, and is a smaller project, so you can practice learning crochet without being intimated by a large project.
And if you’re wanting to learn a new skill, but still have a beginner project, you can change colors and make your bookmark two-toned!
Don’t be intimidated by the color change.
Give it a shot! I walk through a slow demonstration in the video tutorial, so you can do it!
THE YARN
For this bookmark, I used #4 worsted weight yarn. I chose Lion Brand Yarn Pima Cotton because it is a durable yarn that washes well if needed.
The colors I used in the pictures are “Rose Taupe” “Vintage”, and “Mineral Yellow”.
DIFFICULTY
This Beginner Bookmark is considered a very first crochet project level easy. You will only be doing chains and single crochets in small rows, so it is a perfect project to practice working in rows with basic stitches.
A full video tutorial is also included, so scroll down if you learn better with video.
To make the Beginner Bookmark, you will need-
MATERIALS
- US H/5.00 mm crochet hook
- 16 yds of “Pima Cotton” weight 4 yarn – “Rose Taupe“
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
GAUGE
4 sc sts = 1″
16 rows = 4″
FINISHED SIZE
8 x 1.5 inches
TERMINOLOGY
US Crochet Terms Used
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch/Stitches
Bookmark
ch 6
Row 1: sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn (5 sts)
Rows 2-7: ch 1, sc across, turn (5 sts)
Change colors by going to this part of the video
Rows 8-28: ch 1, sc across, turn (5 sts)
Row 29: ch 1, sc across (5 sts)
Fasten off leaving a 2.5” tail
Finishing
Step 1: Using a tapestry needle, weave in beginning tail
Step 2: Cut 5, 4” strands for the fringe
Step 3: Insert your hook into a stitch on the last row
Step 4: Fold one strand of fringe in half forming a loop on one end and place onto hook
Step 5: Grab 2 tails ends and draw through the loop
Step 6: Pull tight
Step 7: Rep across for a total of 5 fringe
Step 8: Separate each fringe. You may find it easier to comb through with a sewing needle
Step 9: Cut fringe to same length
Step 10: Block bookmark using a steamer so the bookmark lays flat
And that’s how you make the Beginner Keychain Wristlet!
If you learn better by watching a video, you can view the full tutorial below.
I can’t wait to see what your Bookmarks!
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