The Anette Bookmark, crochet lace 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!
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Last Updated 08/04/2024
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful crochet lace bookmark you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, slip stitch (sl st), double crochet (dc), shell (sh), blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final crochet lace bookmark measurements (blocked):
2.25 x 9 in (6 x 23 cm)
Materials and tools
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my crochet lace bookmark, you will need:
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)
The bookmark can be made in 1 colour only, adding alternative colours is optional.
The estimated yardage for this project is approximately 6 g.
Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Optional: stitch marker, laundry starch
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Gauge:
The crochet lace bookmark has got blocked gauge as follows:
20 sts x 7 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over stitch pattern using 3 mm hook
Gauge is not essential for this project but will influence the final size of your project and the amount of yarn used.
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
Stitch guide:
ch (chain) – yrh, pull through lp on the hook.
dc (double crochet) – yrh, insert hook into indicated st, yrh, pull up a lp (3 lps on hook), [yrh, pull through 2 lps on hook] twice.
sl st (slip stitch) – insert hook into indicated st, yrh, pull up a lp, pull through lp already on hook.
sh (shell) – [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the same ch or st.
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | approx.- approximately |
| dc- double crochet | rep- repeat |
| sh- shell | sk- skip |
| sl st- slip stitch | sp- space |
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.
Instructions:
Crochet Lace Bookmark
Chain 11.
Row 1: Dc in 4th chain from hook, ch 1, sk 4 ch, sh [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, 2 dc in next ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in the same st, ch 1, sh in ch-2 sp of the sh below, ch 1, 2 dc in the top of turning ch-3, turn.
Rows 3-16: Rep Row 2.
Optional: Row 17: Ch 1, sl st across (into each st and ch).
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends of your crochet lace bookmark and block to final measurements.
Optional: If you prefer the bookmark to have firmer shape, apply laundry starch during blocking.
I would love to see and share your work on social media, use #anettebookmark or #exquisitecrochetuk.
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Did you enjoy the Anette Bookmark pattern? Why not try my other crochet lace patterns:
Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!