Crochet Leaf Bookmark
Create your very own handmade crochet leaf bookmark to add a touch of charm to your reading experience. This delightful accessory is not only practical but also a fun and creative way to personalize your reading materials. By using different colored yarns, you can customize your crochet leaf bookmark to match your favorite books or simply to reflect your unique style. Whether you are an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, this simple yet beautiful design is sure to bring joy to your reading routine.
I used size 10 crochet cotton thread and size 5 Boye crochet steel hook.
Row 1: ch 5, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in 5th (the last one) chain from hook.
Row 2: ch 4 (counts as tr here and in each following row), turn; tr in same space, 2 tr in next tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr.
Row 3: ch 4, turn; 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 2 tr, ch 1, (2 tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in last tr.
Row 4: ch 4, turn; tr in next 4 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next 5 tr.
Row 5: ch 3, turn; tr4tog over next 4 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 2 tr, ch 1, (2 tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, tr5tog over next 5tr.
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sl st to next tr; ch 4,tr in next 4 tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, ch 1, 2 tr in each of next 2 tr, ch 1, tr in next 5 tr.
Rows 7 – 16: repeat Rows 5 – 6.
Row 17: ch 3, turn; tr4tog over next 4 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next 2 tr, ch 1, 3 tr in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 2 tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, tr5tog over next 5tr.
Row 18: ch 1, turn, sl st to next tr; ch 4, tr in next 4 tr, ch 1, tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, tr in next tr, ch 1, tr in next 5 tr.
Row 19: ch 3, turn; tr4tog over next 4 tr, ch 2, tr in next 4 tr, ch 2, tr5tog over next 5 tr.
Row 20: ch 1, turn, sl st to next tr; ch 3, tr3tog over next 3 tr.
Fasten off. Block and stiffen the bookmark.