Crochet Pencil Bookmark
Introducing the Crochet Pencil Bookmark, a charming and practical accessory that will add a touch of creativity to your reading experience. This unique bookmark is handcrafted using the art of crochet, where a small hook is used to create intricate patterns with yarn. The result is a delightful pencil-shaped bookmark that is not only visually appealing but also functional. Crafted with love and attention to detail, the Crochet Pencil Bookmark is a perfect gift for book lovers and students alike. Its vibrant colors and intricate stitches make it a standout accessory that will make your reading sessions even more enjoyable. The pencil design adds a whimsical touch, reminding you of the joy of writing and learning. This bookmark is not only a stylish addition to your book collection but also a practical tool to keep your place in any book. Its long and slender shape allows it to easily slip between the pages without damaging them. Whether you're reading a novel, a textbook, or a recipe book, the Crochet Pencil Bookmark will ensure that you never lose your place again.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
3-ply 100% crochet cotton yarn
- Color A (light stripe), blue — about 14.2 yards (13 meters) of yarn
- Color B (dark stripe), yellow — about 14.2 yards (13 meters) of yarn
- Color C (pencil head), white — about 3.8 yards (3.5 meters) of yarn
- Color D (pencil tip), black — about 0.54 yards (½ meters) of yarn
- Color E (eraser casing), red — about 1.09 yards (1 meter) of yarn
- Color F (eraser), pink — about 2.18 yards (2 meters) of yarn
Crochet Hook
- 2.5mm or a crochet hook size.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
FINISHED SIZE
This pencil bookmark is about 9 ½ inches (24 cm) long and 1 ½ inches (4cm) wide.
GAUGE
The gauge for this pattern is not that important
STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS USED
- ch — chain
- sc- single crochet
- hk — hook
- st/sts — stitch/stitches
- sl st/sl sts — slip stitch/slip stitches
- sk — skip
PATTERN NOTES
US Crochet Terms
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Foundation, color B — Chain 41
Abbreviated version
Foundation, color B — Ch41.
ROW ONE
Row 1, color A — Pull color A up through the loop of color B.
In color A, single crochet in 2nd chain from the hook, then single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn.
[40 single crochet in the row]
Abbreviated version
Row 1, color A — Pull color A up through the loop of color B.
In color A, sc in 2nd ch from hk, then sc in each st, turn. [40sc]
ROW TWO
Row 2 — Chain 1 (this not counted as a st), make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[40 single crochet in the row]
Abbreviated version
Row 2 — Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st, turn. [40 sc]
ROW THREE
Row 3, color B — Drop color A, and pick up color B.
Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn.
[40 single crochet in the row]
Abbreviated version
Row 3, color B — Drop color A, and pick up color B.
Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st, turn. [40sc]
ROW FOUR
Row 4 — Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn.
[40 single crochet in the row]
Abbreviated version
Row 4 — Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st, turn. [40sc]
ROW FIVE
Row 5 — Drop color B and pick up color A.
Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn.
[40 single crochet in the row]
Abbreviated version
Row 5 — Drop color B and pick up color A.
Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st, and turn. [40sc]
ROW SIX
Row 6 — Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn.
[40 single crochet in the row]
Abbreviated version
Row 6 — Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st, and turn. [40sc]
ROW SEVEN
Row 7 — Same as row 3.
Abbreviated version
Row 7 — Same as row 3.
ROW EIGHT
Row 8 — Same as row 4.
Abbreviated version
Row 8 — Same as row 4.
ROW NINE
Row 9 — Same as row 5.
Abbreviated version
Row 9 — Same as row 5.
ROW TEN
Row 10 — Same as row 6.
Abbreviated version
Row 10 — Same as row 6.
ROW ELEVEN
Row 11 — Drop color A, and pick up color B.
Bring dark yarn up through the light yarn loop, then slip stitch into every stitch to the end, chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off, and also cut the light-colored yarn from the ball.
[40 slip stitches in the row]
Abbreviated version
Row 11 — Drop color A, and pick up color B.
Bring dark yarn up through the light yarn loop, then sl st in every st to the end, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off, and also cut the light colored yarn. [40 sl sts]
Use a yarn needle to weave in all the tail ends.
PENCIL HEAD
ROW ONE
Row 1, color C — Slip knot yarn to hook and slip stitch into the 1st stitch on one of the short sides.
Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch) evenly work 9 single crochets across the edge, turn.
[9 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 1, color C — Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the 1st st on one of the short edges.
Ch1 (not counted as a st) evenly work 9sc across the edge, turn. [9sc]
ROW TWO
Row 2 — Make 1 single crochet in each stitch, and turn.
[9 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 2 — 1sc in each st, turn. [9sc]
ROW THREE
Row 3 — Skip 1 stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[8 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 3 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in next, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [8sc]
ROW FOUR
Row 4 — Skip 1 stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[7 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 4 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in next, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [7sc]
ROW FIVE
Row 5 — Skip 1 stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[6 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 5 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in next, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [6 sc]
ROW SIX
Row 6 — Skip 1 stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[5 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 6 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in next, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [5sc]
ROW SEVEN
Row 7 — Skip 1 stitch, then make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.
[4 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 7 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in next, 1sc in each st to end, ch1, cut yarn, and fasten off. [4sc]
ROW EIGHT
Row 8, color D — Slip knot yarn to hook, slip stitch yarn into 1st stitch, then make 1 single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch, and make 1 single crochet stitch in each stitch to the end, turn.
[4 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 8, color D — Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into 1st st, 1sc in same sp as sl st, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [4sc]
ROW NINE
Row 9 — Skip 1 stitch, make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[3 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 9 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [3sc]
ROW TEN
Row 10 — Skip 1 stitch, make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, and turn.
[2 single crochets in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 10 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in each st to end, turn. [2sc]
ROW ELEVEN
Row 11 — Skip 1 stitch, make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, chain 1, cut yarn and fasten off.
[1 single crochet in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 11 — Sk 1-st, 1sc in each st to end, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off. [1sc]
ERASER
ROW ONE
Row 1, color E — Slip knot yarn to hook and slip stitch into the 1st stitch onto the edge of the second side.
Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), evenly work 10 single crochet stitches across the edge and turn.
[10 single crochet in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 1, color E — Slip knot yarn to hook and sl st into the 1st st onto the edge of the second side.
Ch1 (not counted as a st), evenly work 10sc across the edge, and turn.
[10sc]
ROW TWO
Row 2 — Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), single crochet into each stitch to the end, and turn.
[10 single crochet in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row 2 — Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st to the end, cut yarn, and fasten off, turn [10sc]
Rows 3 — 5, Color F — Slip knot yarn to hook and sl st into the 1st stitch.
Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn.
[10 single crochet in this row.]
Abbreviated version
ROWS THREE — FIVE
Rows 3 — 5, Color F — Slip knot yarn to hk and sl st into the 1st st.
Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st across turn [10sc]
ROW SIX
Row 6 — Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.
[10 single crochet in this row.]
Abbreviated version
Row — 6 Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in each st to the end, ch1, cut yarn, and fasten off, turn [10sc]
FINISHING
Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends. Block or give it a light press with a warm iron on the wrong side to help it sit flat.