Bookmarks for Gifts: pattern added

[cupcake]

Here are some bookmarks I made for the school fete. I also did a heap at Christmas to put in the cards, and have a few on hand as a "Thank - yous" and Birthday Gifts, Mothers Day etc.

They sell like crazy at the school fete. I enjoy making them in different colours, and mount them on a piece of card with some words scribbled on. ala Happy Reading, Thinking of you etc.. Depends how soppy I am feeling :lol

Unfortunately they don't photograph well under the cellophane. If you click on the images you can see a larger view and appreciate the detail.

Now as for the pattern, it is in my head. If someone wants I can try and write it out. I cant remember where the original came from as I have been doing them for years. Funny thing is, this is he first thread crochet I have posted here. I hope you enjoy it. :manyheart


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[TX CrochetLover]

Your bookmarks are very pretty and I can see why they sell so well!

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Oh I love those they look oriental they're awesome :manyheart

[barbn77]

I love those bookmarks, very pretty:manyheart

[dennymare]

Beautiful bookmarks, if you ever get it written out I would love to give it a try:cheer

Wonderful work on them.
Mary

[mimicat]

Cute bookmarks, pretty fan design! :manyheart

[jaclim]

[QUOTE=dennymare]Beautiful bookmarks, if you ever get it written out I would love to give it a try:cheer

Ditto! I love fans and anything fan-shaped!:D

[artemis]

Super bookmarks!
Glad to see reading promoted at the school fete!
Good readers deserve beautiful bookmarks!

[mimi_mia]

They are very pretty, I'm sure you'll sell them all!!!!:hook

[yarncat]

Pretty bookmarks!

[Tobydog]

Pretty bookmarks! I like the pattern.

[nightowl]

Those are great, cupcake! :clap

What thread did you use? I love the colours. . . don't seem to see much variegated here, except for #80 tatting thread :)

Yes, please do try and write out what you do -- I'd love to try the pattern too.

[angelfire]

what perfect gifts:flower . I would love the pattern if you ever send it out

[Gran]

Those are lovely. I'm sure they'll be popular.

[cupcake]

Nightowl
What thread did you use? I love the colours. . . don't seem to see much variegated here, except for #80 tatting thread


Thanks for all the nice comments. As I have disclosed on another thread I am obsessive compulsive when it comes to variegated threads. :blush I cant stop collecting them. I just love the way the colours work out. They are not easy to find here eithor , but I treasure them when I do find them. Particularly in brights.

I will find the thread and post the details. I will also try and write the pattern out for you all. They are effective in the pretty colours. :manyheart

[cupcake]

OK, here goes.

Now for the uninitated, this is the first pattern I have tried to write up. Not only that I did a conversion for the Americans out there (lol). Now my poor brain is sore, and I hope I got it right. :think I think I originally got this pattern from a kind lady in a nursing home where I once worked. I worked it from one she gave me. If it is published somewhere, I cant find it. So I hope there is no copyright on this. In any case I am not worth suing, unless you want my kids and enviable stash of variegated yarns. :lol


Fan Bookmarks: origin from a kind lady in a Gold Coast nursing home.

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Coats 40 crochet cotton ( I have no idea what this is elswhere )

Hook 1.25mm

:kangaroo Australian Instructions. ( or English :queen if you are a pom :D )

Leaving a 10cm thread join make 8 ch and join with a sl st to form a ring.

Fan 1

Row 1. Into loop work: (1dc 2ch) counts as first treble, 13 tr (14 in all) TURN.

Row 2. Work (1dc 2ch) into first treble, work 1ch, 1tr into each tr of row 1. (= 14tr and 13 1ch spaces) TURN

Row 3. Working into 1 chain space of row 2, make (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) 10 times. (This forms a picot). Into the next (11th space) work 1dc, then 5ch , skip 3 spaces and work 1dc into 2nd ch of first tr post of row 2. TURN. (This completes fan 1)

Fan 2

Row 4. Into 5ch space work (1dc 2ch) counts as first tr, 13tr (14 in all) then skip 1 picot of 3rd row and then 1dc into next picot 2 ch space TURN.

Row 5. Work (1dc 2ch) into first tr, work 1ch, 1tr into each tr of row 4. (= 14tr and 13 1ch spaces) TURN

Row 6. (Same as row 3) Working into 1ch space of row 5 make (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) 10 times. (This forms a picot). Into the next (11th space) work 1dc, then 5ch , skip 3 spaces and work 1dc into 2nd ch of first tr post of previous row. (This completes fan 2) TURN.

Fan 3

Row 7. (Same as row 4) Into 5ch space work (1dc 2ch) counts as first tr, 13tr (14 in all) then skip 1 picot of 3rd row and then 1dc into next picot 2 ch space TURN.

Row 8. Work (1dc 2 ch) into first treble, work 1ch, 1tr into each tr of row 7. (= 14tr and 13, 1ch spaces) before turning work 1dc into 7th picot of row 3 of fan 1. This is now the 7th from the left or 4th from the right. TURN

Row 9. (Same as row 3) Working into 1ch space of row 5 work (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) 10 times. (This forms a picot). Into the next (11th space) work 1dc, then 5ch , skip 3 spaces and work 1dc into 2nd ch of first tr post of previous row. (This completes fan 3) TURN.

Continue in this way until you have made 8 fans.

On last row make a picot in all 13 spaces, then secure with 1 dc into the 7th picot of row 3 of fan 6. This is now the 7th from the left or fourth from the right. Cut thread and weave in end.

To make a tassel cut 5 threads each 20cm long. Fold in half and loop through starting loop. I include the beginning thread with this.

Spray starch and iron to make stiff.
Then have a nice cup of tea with a bickie and feel happy....:tea


:tup American instructions. ( or non Australian, non English )

Leaving a 4inch thread join make 8ch and join with a sl st to form a ring.

Fan 1

Row 1. Into loop work: (1sc 2ch) counts as first dc, 13 dc (14 in all) TURN.

Row 2. Work (1sc 2ch) into first sc, work 1ch, 1dc into each dc of row 1. (= 14dc and 13 1ch spaces) TURN

Row 3. Working into 1 chain space of row 2, make (1sc, 2ch, 1sc) 10 times. (This forms a picot). Into the next (11th space) work 1sc, then 5ch, skip 3 spaces and work 1sc into 2nd ch of first dc post of row 2. TURN. (This completes fan 1)

Fan 2

Row 4. Into 5ch space work (1sc 2ch) counts as first dc, 13 dc (14 in all) then skip 1 picot of 3rd row and then 1sc into next picot 2ch space TURN.

Row 5. Work (1sc 2ch) into first dc, work 1ch, 1dc into each dc of row 4. (= 14dc and 13 1ch spaces) TURN

Row 6. (Same as row 3) Working into 1ch space of row 5 make (1sc, 2ch, 1sc) 10 times. (This forms a picot). Into the next (11th space) work 1sc, then 5ch , skip 3 spaces and work 1sc into 2nd ch of first dc post of previous row. (This completes fan 2) TURN.

Fan 3

Row 7. (Same as row 4) Into 5ch space work (1sc 2ch) counts as first dc, 13 dc (14 in all) then skip 1 picot of 3rd row and then 1sc into next picot 2ch space TURN.

Row 8. Work (1sc 2 ch) into first dc, work 1ch, 1dc into each dc of row 7. (= 14dc and 13, 1ch spaces) before turning work 1sc into 7th picot of row 3 of fan 1. This is now the 7th from the left or 4th from the right. TURN

Row 9. (Same as row 3) Working into 1ch space of row 5 work (1sc, 2ch, 1sc) 10 times. (This forms a picot). Into the next (11th space) work 1sc, then 5ch , skip 3 spaces and work 1sc into 2nd ch of first dc post of previous row. (This completes fan 3) TURN.

Continue in this way until you have made 8 fans.

On last row make a picot in all 13 spaces, then secure with 1sc into the 7th picot of row 3 of fan 6. This is now the 7th from the left or fourth from the right. Cut thread and weave in end.

To make a tassel cut 5 threads each 4inches long. Fold in half and loop through starting loop. I include the beginning thread with this.

Spray with starch and iron to make stiff.


Have a cup of coffee and a cookie and feel happy. :mug

Now this hasn't been tested, and my poor head is nearly brain dead after the Australian-English-American conversion. I hope they work out, if not let me know.

(Crikey this post has taken me all day to prepare, and over an hour to post!)

Have fun!

[julie5813]

Wow! You certainly put a lot of hard work into this for us, especially with "translating" it for us in the states! I'm going to bookmark this (ha ha :)) and work on it sometime when I've actually had some sleep :sleep

[Roli]

Thanks so much for the pattern for those beautiful bookmarks, cupcake. I think your idea of including them in cards is just great. They're nice to whip up when you don't feel like working on a big project. I'm sure they also fit well into a purse for those times at the doctor's waiting room!

[cupcake]

I also use a DMC Coton Perle 8 when I can get it. It is a bit more expensive, but they have some pretty colours.

[Mara295]

I worked up a few of these, they're very easy to do. Thanks so much for posting the pictures and the pattern--you've done a fine job :clap

[Yasmin]

Thankyou so much for the pictures and the pattern. I'm going to make this one soon.
Yasmin.

[crochetlady]

thanks from me too! its nice of you to write the instructions in the american terms as well!! mega thanks again!!

hugs
Vims

[Twinnish]

Cupcake, I hope your brain has recuperated from writing out the American instructions. Thanks so much! Give that lady in the nursing home a hug for me for that pattern, even if only in spirit!


Hee hee, cupcake said "crikey!" I wish I could hear your real voice. I get a kick out of people's accents. You should hear my Boston accent! Have a wonderful day, or evening, or whatever it is in Australia right now.

[kathome]

So happy that you posted this pattern. I'll copy and paste it into Word so that I can keep a copy.


I used to have a pattern for an afghan made out of these fans and lost it in a move. Now I have it again. YIPPIE! :jumpyay:jumpyay

More thanks again.

Karen

[kathome]

Oh - one more thing - - the pattern that I lost was called, "Queen Anne's Lace" because the pattern resembles a wild flower we have in this part of the States with the same name!!!!!

[dennymare]

Thank you for working so hard on the pattern will definately be making these soon.

Mary

[jaclim]

Thanks for taking the time to write out the pattern.......I'm going to give this a try soon! hugsssss

[barbn77]

Thank-you for writing out the pattern:hook

[nightowl]

Good on ya, cupcake! :rofl

Thank you so much for giving us the pattern! And for the thread info -- now I can use up that #40 hanging around from my tatting days. I have Cotton Perle #8 too and even some pretty variegated Turkish thread :yay

Hey Claire, I might come from the UK but I definitely don't sound like HM :queen. In 2000 I was on holiday in Arizona when some (American) tourists stopped me to ask for directions. I couldn't understand why the man started asking me how the cricket was doing (what I know about sport could be inscribed on the head of a pin, and I care even less). Then it dawned on me; he thought I was from Oz. . .

[cupcake]

I am dragging this thread up cos a few people have emailed me for the pattern. Because I am a cheapscape I dont have a blog, but the pattern is earlier on this thread. :manyheart

[crochetlady100]

Thank you so much for the pattern, these are so so pretty. My sister reads alot and I am going to make some for her. Great job

[auntbubbels]

Wow - those are gorgeous - I just finished my first one and plan on making more :cheer

[shella85222]

Thanks so much for posting the instructions. I made a book mark to mail to a friend of mine in Holland. But I really like these more, so today I am going to try to make a few and see how they come out. Your a sweetheart for taking the time to write the instructions down for us. Thank you again:hug

[wildthing1058]

I love the colors and the pattern I am an avid book reader and always looking for cute bookmakes so I do not ruin my books

Deborah

[theworm]

Thanks for sharing this and for the great gift idea! Your work is really beautiful!

[dogymom]

These are great!!!! :manyheartThanks for sharing!!!

[msmusic]

what wonderful bookmarks - I'm a variegated lover, too. Will try these out soon. Thanks for writing up and sharing this unique pattern.

[Lisha]

These are very beautiful, thank you so much for sharing and taking the pain to write out the pattern for us!!!:hug I am an avid reader too and I love bookmarks but I havent made one yet! I'm starting this right away!:manyheart

[theworm]

I love these bookmarks and think they're a great gift idea. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern.

I tried to make one last weekend, but did something terribly wrong. I'm not sure what. :( I'm determined to figure it out though - they are so pretty!

[Enchanted Daffodils]

Love the pattern!!! And it didn't take me too long to finish - once the kids were asleep. LOL

Angela :)

[Crochet Fanatic]

Very pretty. I love the pattern!

[Ladycrochat]

These are wonderful and your pattern has to be the funniest I have ever read!:rofl Thanks!

[Sahmlock]

Thanks for the pattern.....
I cant wait to try them out!!!
I will post a pic, if I am able to make them as pretty as yours!! ;o)
thanks again

[blondi]

Great bookmarks. I can't wait to make some. My girls read alot and always enjoy a new bookmark, they will love these. Thanks so much for the pattern.

[luv2stitch]

These are beautiful bookmarks! Thanks for sharing the pattern. They are the perfect little gift to enclose in a greeting card and a thoughtful "thinking of you" item.

[Nicie]

Love your pattern. Thanks for posting it.

[Aelita]

okay question, what size thread and what hook is that? I have size 10 thread and hooks 1,5,6,7,8.

[crochetmama]

Aelita, Cupcake is from Australia and I believe she can only use size 8 perle cotton for her thread work since I don't think she can get size #10 there. . I'm not sure what size hook she uses.

However, Jackie (jaclim here at Cville) made some of these bookmarks, and she used size #10 thread and a size #7 hook. Here's the link for hers: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26011&highlight=bookmark

Jackie also sells some really cool size #10 thread by Canon, Monoco, and Anchor and they come in some very unusual and interesting variegated colors and solids that look great in things like these bookmarks. Mimi here at Cville also sells thread too.

I hope this information helps. :hook Have fun!

[cupcake]

you are correct, I am very limited in what thread I can get as I a far far away in down under Australia. I have never used a 10 or seen most of the beautiful threads I see on this site.

I use a coats 40 with a 1.25mm hook, or a coton perl 8 by semco.

[Hooked]

I used size 10 cotton and a size 7 steel hook and they came out great! Thanks for sharing the pattern, cupcake.

[Aelita]

thanx alot crochetmama for the help yes it came in handy and I will have to get with Jackie soon for the thread she has to sell. Her prices are better then at Wal Mart and Hobby Lobby.

[nightowl]

Cupcake, have you seen this site (http://www.crochetaustralia.com.au/category36_1.htm)?

They have some pretty variegateds. . .:devil

I have some of the Altin Basak no. 50; it's Turkish thread, good quality and some pretty colours, and works up just slightly finer than a UK/Aus size 20.

I didn't look at the prices, though, so I don't know if they're outrageous :haha

[cupcake]

Cupcake, have you seen this site (http://www.crochetaustralia.com.au/category36_1.htm)?

They have some pretty variegateds. . .:devil

I have some of the Altin Basak no. 50; it's Turkish thread, good quality and some pretty colours, and works up just slightly finer than a UK/Aus size 20.

I didn't look at the prices, though, so I don't know if they're outrageous :haha

Many thanks, yes I am a customer of that site but the 10 only comes in a white , and cream. I havent tried the Altin Basak number 50 so I appreciate your comment. I am always a bit scepticle of ordering stuff of the net that I have never seen as it is hard to judge the exact thickness and quality.

[Vik]

I am very lucky! A Fairy Godmother sent me one of these beautiful bookmarks! It´s a piece of art! :manyheart Thank you so much to Cupcake for bringing them here and copying the pattern, and to my FG for crocheting one for me and sending it to far Argentina! :hug

[eyrthmother1]

Thank you for writing this down and even translating the directions for us. I've made a few and have enjoyed them. very fun and easy pattern.

will post a link (hopefully) to show a few of the 1's I've done. :)

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/earth_mother30/detail?.dir=f8c1re2&.dnm=1c8bre2.jpg&.src=ph the threads are lt blue, shades of purple and shades of pink (looks QUITE red though....and only just got a cheapy dig cam so forgive me for the poor picts).

Sandy

[cupcake]

I am glad people are enjoying this pattern. Vik your gift looks so yummy I could eat it! That is one well travelled little bookmark, from a pattern in Australia, hooked in the Philipines, and the RAOKed to Argentina!

[kathome]

Amazing how small our world has become! Australia - - Phillipines - - - Argentina!

Cupcake - you can honestly say that you are world famous!:clap


The 'Ville is everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[twistedstitcher]

Hi all! I'm fairly new here although I registered with C'ville quite a long time ago. I have a few probs with tendonitis so I tend to crochet on and off. I LOVE to crochet and could just about cry when I cant do it although I manage to keep busy cross stitching and knitting a bit as well.

Anyway........I didn't mean to post a semi-intro here. I just wanted to say a big thank you to cupcake for sharing this recipe, err pattern. :heehee It's just lovely and I'm going straight over to Crochet Australia (http://www.crochetaustralia.com.au/index.htm) to order some thread. I have a quite a lot in my stash which is stored out in the van (my spare room) but it's SO darn freezing, I'm not stepping outside at 10.30pm to go fetch it. Brrrrr! :wbrr Besides, any excuse to order a little more stash has to be a good excuse. I'm sure I don't have any variegated out there. I really NEED to buy some. :devil I was so thrilled to find this 'thread', I immediately printed out the pattern and thought I'd head for bed and make one but alas........the freezing cold.....you know....:snow I'll have to wait until tomorrow. I'm thinking these will be great to make for our school fete that runs every November. I have plenty of time. :juggle

So thank you again. :yay

[angelfire]

love this pattern ...:c9

[Minnie]

very pretty! I want to try to make some for my friends.
Minnie

[Barbara in FL]

:cheer Cupcake, thank you soooo much for the pattern and instructions for these bookmarks. I love the fan pattern on them. You are so generous to take the time and effort to do this for us. I hope to make several for gifts and thank you's.:cheer :cheer :cheer

[cupcake]

You are welcome! I am sure they will be appreciated and you will enjoy making them.:manyheart


:cheer Cupcake, thank you soooo much for the pattern and instructions for these bookmarks. I love the fan pattern on them. You are so generous to take the time and effort to do this for us. I hope to make several for gifts and thank you's.:cheer :cheer :cheer

[Bearsgrammy]

Very pretty and unusual bookmarks! I love to read and have crocheted many, but never saw any like yours.

[sakurasaku]

Now as for the pattern, it is in my head. If someone wants I can try and write it out.

"If"? You didn't have any doubts as to how we would all want the pattern, did you? :D

Thank you so much for sharing. They are beautiful.

[Betty Pomroy]

:cheer This is a great gift idea. I thank you for sharing your talent. I am so happy with learning the tea cozy pattern that you created that I just cannot stop. Have a great day!

Betty from Lytle Texas:c9