Crochet Lemon Peel Bookmark
The Crochet Lemon Peel Bookmark is a delightful and practical way to add charm to your reading experience. This sweet little accessory is not only cute but also functional, making it the perfect companion for all your reading adventures. The Lemon Peel stitch gives it a unique textured look that adds a touch of whimsy to your favorite book. Whether you're diving into a thrilling mystery or getting lost in a fantasy world, this crocheted bookmark will keep your place with style. So go ahead, grab your yarn and hook, and create your own Lemon Peel Bookmark to add a pop of color and personality to your reading routine!
Notes:
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- Finished size is 7 inches long x 2 inches wide
- To change the length you can adjust the length of the starting chain, it just needs to be an odd number.
- To change the width you can adjust the number of times row 2 is repeated.
- Initial chains at the start of each row do not count as a stitch
Materials:
- 25 yards of a Size 3 Crochet Thread (not including fringe or tassels)
- Yarn Used: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet (Size 3)
- 3.00 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (Optional)
Crochet Stitches & Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- 2x – two times
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
Written Pattern
Foundation Chain: ch 37
Row 1: (working in the back bump) sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in the next ch, * sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, repeat from * all across (the last st of the row should be a double crochet)
Rows 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in the 1st st, dc in the next st, * sc in the next st, dc in the next st, repeat from * all across (the last st of the row should be a double crochet stitch)
Border: ch 1 (do NOT turn), * sc evenly down the short side of the bookmark, sc 3x in the corner, sc in each st down the long side of the bookmark, sc 3x in the next corner, repeat from * 1 more time, sl st to join once you reach the 1st st of the border
Fasten off and weave in ends.
You can add a tassel or fringe at this point.