Crochet Hearts Around Bookmark

If you're looking for a fun and creative way to add a touch of charm to your bookmark, why not try crocheting some adorable hearts? Crochet hearts are not only easy to make, but they also make a delightful addition to any bookmark. To get started, gather your favorite colored yarn and a crochet hook. Choose a yarn color that complements your bookmark or opt for a contrasting shade to make the hearts really stand out.

Measures

2-1/4" x 6-1/2"

MATERIALS:

Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread — Classic 10
White & Red (Small amound of each)
Steel Hook Size 1/2.75MM

Stitches: ch, hdc, dc, sc, sl st.

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: With White, Ch9. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc in ea rem ch. (8sc)

Rs2-37: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. (8sc)

Fasten off.

EDGING

SHORT SIDE

R1: Join Red with a sl st in the top right corner. Ch3, 2dc in same st.
Ch1, sk next st. 3dc in next st. Ch1. Sk 2sts. 3dc in next st. Ch1. Sk next st. 3dc in corner.

LONG SIDE

Ch1, sk 1 row. 3dc in next row end.
(Ch1. Sk 3 rows. 3dc in next row end.) 8 times.
Ch1.

SHORT SIDE

3dc in corner. Ch1. Sk next st. 3dc in next st. Ch1.
Sk 2sts. 3dc in next st. Ch1. Sk next st. 3dc in corner.

REPEAT LONG SIDE.

Join with sl st in top of beg ch3.

Fasten off.

SHORT SIDE

R2: Ch2 (dc, hdc) in same st.
Sl st in next dc.
(hdc, dc, hdc) in next dc.
Sl st in next ch sp. (heart made)
* (hdc, dc, hdc) in next dc.
Sl st in next dc
(hdc, dc, hdc) in next dc.
Sl st in next ch sp.
Rep from * twice.

Short Side finished.

** LONG SIDE

*(hdc, dc, hdc) in next dc. Sl st in next dc. (hdc, dc, hdc) in next dc.
(Sl st in next ch sp) twice.

Rep from * 3 times.

* (hdc, dc, hdc) in next dc.
Sl st in the next dc.
(hdc, dc, hdc) in next dc.
Sl st in next ch sp.
Long Side finished.

Rep from * 4 times to finish short side.
Rep from ** once.

Join with sl st in the top of the beg ch2.

Fasten off.

OPTIONAL:

Add a fringe/tassel to one end of bookmark.