Flower Power Crochet Bookmark

Free pattern for sweet and funky, retro flower bookmark that makes reading a fun experience for all ages!

Use 8ply cotton, bamboo, or acrylic yarn for best finish. Perfect for stash-busting yarn left over from other projects.

A thoughtful ‘just because’ gift or stocking filler.

Make in retro seventies shades, or in the recipient’s favourite colour(s).

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This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Skill Level: Easy
• Yarn:DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn (for chunkier bookmark). Acrylic, bamboo, cotton or blends of these, ~15g/0.5Oz in total per bookmark.
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Bookmark Size:Varies with brand and weight of chosen yarn, number of flowers, and how flowers are joined. ~23.5cm/9.25in length in DK yarn, five flowers joined at two petals per flower.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Notions:Scissors and darning needle.
• Pattern Synopsis: Flowers are made in the round in two rounds per flower. Once sufficient flowers are made for the preferred length of bookmark, the flowers are stitched together on WS.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #FlowerPowerBookmark.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 3L = Third Loop.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• Fin = Finishing.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble/Triple Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch instructions.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• TR = Treble/Triple Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch instructions.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

HTR: Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join: Note: This join is an alternative to Sl St join. Refer also to YouTube video. Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) of st that join is to be made in, return yarn loop to hook, pull yarn through st (from front to back), gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

TR: Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Beg Ch 1 and fin Sl St/Invis Join do not count as a st.
• Rep st sequence in [ ] the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).
• A single colour can be used per flower, or a separate colour can be used for each round of a flower. If using two colours per flower fasten off first colour after Rnd 1 and join second colour in any Rnd 1 st prior to commencing Rnd 2 instructions.

Beg Circle: Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1: Note: For neater flower centre Invis Join can be substituted for Sl St. Ch 1, 12 HDC in circle, Sl St into first HDC. (12 HDC)

Rnd 2: Note: For longer petals TR can be substituted for HTR. [Ch 4, 2 HTR in same st, Ch 4, Sl St into same st (Petal made), Sl St into next two sts] rep 12 times in total (for six Petals) fin in same st that rnd commenced. Fasten off yarn. (6 Petals (each with 2 Ch 4, 2 HTR) separated by 6 Sl St)

Sew Flowers Together: Ensure all flowers are WS facing and aligned according to Appendix C Option A or B. Sew flower petals together through 3L of each adjoined petal using either the yarn tails from the flowers, or separate thread. Ensure all additional sts to secure and stiffen petal joins are made on WS surface only and not visible on RS.

Finishing: Sew in all remaining ends securely on WS.

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Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Watermelon and Mauve Bookmark

• Yarn: ~15g/0.5Oz in total of two Stylecraft Special DK yarn (8ply/DK/Cat. 3 yarn) leftovers from stash, for five flowers in total.
• Hook: 4mm/G.
• Join Option: B.
• Size: ~23.5cm/9.25in length.

Appendix B: Location of 3L

The 3L is located on the WS, lying approximately parallel to and below the BL. Refer also to the following video: Round 2 YouTube video.

Appendix C: Alignment and Joining of Flowers

Flowers can be joined either A) at one petal, or B) at two petals. Ensure all stitching is on WS on the surface of petals only so that this does not show on RS.

A) One Petal

Align on WS as follows and join petals. The bottom and top flower will be joined at only one petal, whereas the other flowers will be joined at two petals (one at the bottom of flower and one at the top of flower).

B) Two Petals

Align on WS as follows and join petals. The bottom and top flower will be joined at two petals, whereas the other flowers will be joined at four petals (two at the bottom of flower and two at the top of flower).