Crochet Christmas Tree Bookmark
Get ready to add a touch of holiday cheer to your reading adventures with the delightful Crochet Christmas Tree Bookmark! This charming accessory is not only practical but also a wonderful way to infuse the spirit of Christmas into your everyday life. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this unique bookmark is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you open your favorite book. Not only does this crochet masterpiece serve as a practical tool to mark your progress in a book, but it also adds a festive touch to your reading experience. The soft texture of the yarn ensures that it won't damage the pages, while the lightweight design makes it easy to carry around wherever your reading adventures take you. Whether you're an avid reader or looking for a thoughtful gift for a bookworm in your life, the Crochet Christmas Tree Bookmark is a must-have accessory that captures the magic of the holiday season.
SIZE: Tree 2.5 inches, over all length 14 inches
MATERIALS:
Size 10 cotton crochet thread
Size 7 steel hook
Needle with eye large enough to accept crochet thread.
NOTES:1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The turning chains at the end of each row do not count as a stitch.
3. For a larger tree (5.5 inch) make it with Sugar and Cream and an H crochet hook.
Row 1: Ch 4, 3 hdc in 3rd chain from hook. Ch 2, turn. (3 hdc)
Row 2: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (5 hdc)
Row 3: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Ch1, turn. (7 hdc)
Row 4: Slipstitch in 3 sts, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st. Ch 2, turn. (5 hdc)
Row 5: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (7 hdc)
Row 6: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (9 hdc)
Row 7: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11 hdc)
Row 8: Slipstitch in 3 sts, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Ch 2, turn. (9 hdc)
Row 9: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (11 hdc)
Row 10: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 9 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (13 hdc)
Row 11: 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 11 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (15 hdc)
TAIL:Slipstitch in 8 sts, ch 69, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 4 chains remain, slipstitch in same st as first ch. Slipstitch in remaining sts of row 11.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
TASSEL: Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the tree and tail, allow to dry.