Summer Flower Bookmark – Free Crochet Pattern

I’m so very excited to participate in the 2021 Summer Quickies CAL! If you have not heard of the CAL Central Summer Quickies CAL, you can find more information in the Introduction Post by Marie from Underground Crafter. There will be 10 amazing, quick summer crochet patterns for you as well as an end of CAL Giveaway that you can find here. My pattern contribution is a quick little bookmark that you can make and use while reading at the beach or in the park on a warm summer day. Scroll down to check out the FREE crochet pattern for this simple yet adorable Summer Flower Bookmark. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Crocheting!


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Summer Flower Bookmark

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Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
[] – indicates instructions to be worked in one stitch
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

19.6 stitches & 9.2 rows = 4″ (in hdc)

Finished Sizes:

Measures approximately 10.5″ without tassel.

Notes:

  • This pattern is written in US terms.
  • Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
  • All color changes are made in the last stitch of the last round.

Instructions:

With Color A,
Magic Circle, ch 1
Round 1:
Work 6 hdc into the magic circle, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc into each st around, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (12 sts)

Fasten off, Change to Color B

Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning hdc with a sl st. (24 sts)
Round 5: *Ch 3, 3 dc into the same st, ch 3, sl st into the same st, sl st into the next st; Repeat from * around leaving the last st unworked, sl st into the last st. (23 petals)

Fasten off, Change to Color C
(We will now be working on the stem)

Ch 41,
Row 1: 1 hdc into each st across, join to the last unworked st of Round 5 with a sl st, fasten off. (40 sts)

Leaf:

  • To add a leaf to the stem, join Color C to any hdc st on the stem with a sl st (wherever you want the leaf to sit.)
  • Ch 5, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] all into the next st, sl st into the st of the beginning ch, Working down the other side of the ch, [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc] all into the next st (beneath the previous cluster), 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the last st, join in beginning sc, fasten off. (12 sts)

Tassel:

  • Cut 6 strands of yarn approximately 12″ in length.
  • Fold the yarn in half. Insert hook into any part of the bottom stitch of the stem.
  • Pull the middle of the yarn through.
  • Pull the ends through the middle to make a knot.
  • Trim tassel if desired.

Finish:

  • Weave all ends.

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