Crochet Holly Bookmark

Create a festive holly bookmark using the art of crocheting. This unique and charming bookmark will add a touch of holiday spirit to your reading experience. This handmade crochet holly bookmark will make a thoughtful gift for any book lover during the holiday season. This DIY project is a fun and creative way to showcase your crocheting skills while spreading holiday cheer. Whether you keep it for yourself or give it as a gift, this crochet holly bookmark is sure to bring joy and festive vibes to your reading routine.

MATERIALS:

Size 10 Crochet thread
Size 7 Steel crochet hook
Needle with eye large enough to accept thread
Red seed beads for holly berries

NOTES:

1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Leaves and berries maybe worked with any size yarn or thread just use the appropriate size hook for the yarn.
3. Leaf stitches are worked by inserting hook under two loops of the chain. When you work in the unused loop of chain there will only be a single loop. That’s why you work over the tail to make it match the first side.

SPECIAL STITCH:
Picot = Ch 3, slipstitch in 3rd ch from hook.

HOLLY LEAF:
Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch*, sc in last ch, picot, sc in same st. Working in the unused loops of foundation ch and over the tail, repeat from * to *, sc in last ch, slipstitch in first sc.

TAIL:

Ch 69, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. Sc in each chain, slipstitch in same st as first ch. DO NOT fasten off.

2nd HOLLY LEAF

Ch 12, slipstitch in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch*, sc in last ch, ch 1. Working in the unused loops of foundation ch sc in first ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch*, sc in last ch, slipstitch in first sc.

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 star and tail, allow to dry.

BERRIES:
Glue three red seed beads to base of leaves. As an alternative make the berries with French knots of red thread.