DIY 365: Crochet Bookmark Cuff

Have you ever started a project with one thing in mind, then it sort of changes into something else? That’s what happened with this project. It started out as a bookmark, but I loved the way it looked as a fabric.

The best part is that it can still be used as a bookmark. The beauty of this is that you can put it on as a bracelet while you’re reading, so you don’t have to worry about losing your bookmark.

I started my crocheted bookmark orgy with a couple of patterns I found on the internet. However, I soon found that most of the patterns on the internet call for size 10 crochet thread. While I do have quite a bit of size 10, I also have quite a bit that are different sizes. Being in a somewhat creative mood, I made my own pattern for a bookmark using some of this other-size thread, in this case size 20.

You could adapt this for different size threads. There’s a handy chart matching thread size with the appropriate size steel crochet hook over at crochet.about.com. 

V-Stitch Trellis Bookmark Cuff

Materials:

Cotton crochet thread size 20

Steel crochet hook size 9/1.4 mm

Bead or button
Sewing  needle

Ch 21

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Sc across.

Row 2: Ch 4. Turn. *Skip 2 sc. (Dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc. Ch 1. Rep from * 4 times. Skip next 2 sc. Dc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 4.Turn. *Skip next ch-1 space. (Dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep from * 4 times. Skip next ch-1 space. Skip top ch of turning chain. Dc in next ch of turning chain.

Repeat Row 3 until long enough to fit around arm.

Finishing: At the end of last row, ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 stitches. Ch 10 (or enough to fit around bead or button). Skip next 3 stitches. Sc in next 9 stitches. Weave in ends. Sew bead or button around posts of center v-stitch of 2^nd row. Weave in ends.