
A Fun Way to
Express Yourself
Materials:
1 7 feet of Yarn
2 Crochet hooks
3 Scissors
4 Optional: beads or tassels for embellishment
Outline:
II. Stitches you need to know
A. Slip knot
B. Chain stitch (ch)
C. Single crochet (sc)
D. Double crochet (dc)
E. Slip stitch (sl st)
A. Step 1: Creating the foundation chain
– Create a foundation chain of desired length (e.g., 20 ch)
B. Step 2: Single crochet row
– Work single crochet stitches into the foundation chain
– Complete one row of single crochet stitches
C. Step 3: Double crochet row
– Work double crochet stitches into the previous row
– Complete one row of double crochet stitches
D. Step 4: Repeating rows
– Repeat the single and double crochet rows to create a pattern
– Repeat rows until they reach the desired bookmark width
E. Step 5: Finishing with a border
– Create a simple border with slip stitches or single crochet stitches
– Complete a border around the bookmark
F. Step 6: Weaving in ends and cutting excess yarn
– Weave in yarn ends and trim excess yarn
V. Adding Embellishments (20 minutes)
A. Various embellishment options, such as beads or tassels
B. Create a tassel and attach it to the bookmark
C. Add chosen embellishments to the bookmark
