Learn to Make a Cross Crochet Bookmark

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Step 1: Starting the Cross
4. Step 2: Making the Cross Pattern
5. Step 3: Completing the Cross
6. Step 4: Adding the Sides
7. Step 5: Adding the Edging
8. Step 6: Adding the Tail
9. Conclusion

How to Make a Crochet Cross Bookmark

Crochet is a popular craft that allows you to create beautiful and functional items using yarn and a crochet hook. In this tutorial, we will learn how to make a crochet cross bookmark. This bookmark can be a lovely gift or a personal accessory for yourself. The process involves creating a pattern using double crochet stitches and adding decorative elements such as edging and a tail. With some basic crochet skills and a little bit of patience, you can create a beautiful crochet cross bookmark.

Materials Needed

Before we begin, let's gather all the materials we need to make a crochet cross bookmark. Here's a list of what you will need:

1. Two different colors of crochet yarn
2. Crochet hook of 1.60 millimeters
3. Needle
4. Scissors

Make sure you have all these materials ready before we proceed with the tutorial.

Step 1: Starting the Cross

To start making the crochet cross bookmark, we will begin by creating a slipknot and chaining six. Once you have completed the chain, single crochet in the second stitch from the hook. Continue single crocheting in all the stitches of your chain. This will form the base of the cross.

Step 2: Making the Cross Pattern

In this step, we will create the pattern for the cross. After chaining three and turning your work, make four double crochets in the center stitch. Then, chain one and make four double crochets in the same stitch again. This creates a cluster of double crochet stitches. Continue this pattern of making double crochets and chaining one in the center stitch until you reach the desired length of the cross. Repeat this pattern for each row.

Step 3: Completing the Cross

Once you have reached the desired length of the cross, it's time to complete the pattern. Chain three, turn your work, and make four double crochets in the center chain space. Then, chain one and make four double crochets in the same stitch again. Continue this pattern for each row until you reach the last row of the cross.

Step 4: Adding the Sides

Now that the main part of the cross is complete, we will add the sides. Join the yarn at one side with a slipknot and leave the first three rows. In the fourth row, make four double crochets, chain one, and make four double crochets in the same stitch again. Continue this pattern for each row, adding three more rows in total. Repeat the same pattern on the other side of the cross.

Step 5: Adding the Edging

To give the crochet cross bookmark a finished look, we will add an edging. Join a new color of yarn with a slipknot and start with single crochets in all the edges and stitches. In the double crochets and chain stitches, make two single crochets, chain three, and slip stitch in the first chain. Then, make two single crochets in the same stitch. Continue this pattern all around the edges, except at the corners where you only make three single crochets. Repeat this pattern until you reach the starting point.

Step 6: Adding the Tail

To complete the crochet cross bookmark, we will add a tail. Cut eight strips of yarn in your desired length. Attach the yarn in the center of the double crochets and pull the tail through the loop, securing it tightly. Cut the tail to your desired length. Finally, pull in the ends of the yarn and cut off any extra.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully made a crochet cross bookmark. This beautiful and functional item can be used as a bookmark or an accessory. With different colors and yarn choices, you can make unique variations of the crochet cross bookmark. Enjoy your new creation or give it as a thoughtful gift to someone special. Happy crocheting!