Flower and Star Bookmarks (image heavy)

[laurah4200]

I inherited a set of steel hooks from my generous Grandma.
Not only were there a lot of different sizes, but
they came nested in a fabric case (always handy).
Also, she gave me the red thread and a balll of
white thread to complete the package. Thanks Grandma!

Well, I had to try out these bookmark patterns once
I had the proper tools. My first attempts had loose stitches
and it was especially hard to keep the purple thread tight
as it was slippery. I like the red thread the best because
it held the shape of the stitches.

The link for the Columbine Flower bookmark:
http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~crochet/bmcolumb.html

I couldn't find a direct link to the Star Flower but here's the post by the designer:
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11464

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/laura_lynn_hanks/Bookmarkscloseupsmall.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/laura_lynn_hanks/Bookmarksredsmall.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s208/laura_lynn_hanks/Bookmarkspurplesmall.jpg

[Riohnna]

OOo,,,,they are gorgeous!

[Shell]

great work, how lovely of your grandma to pass on her hooks to you. that must be a very special feeling :) I wish you many more pleasant hours playing around with thread crochet

[lhasaapsolady]

Very pretty, nice job.

[yarncat]

Pretty!

[christinascrochethaven]

Gorgeous:manyheart

[ajsblu_eyes]

very nice

[Mom w/a Motif]

How wonderful to have all those hooks from your Grandma!! The only hooks I have gotten are from my husbands' late Great Aunt. They are very old. One was a size 13 and had a steel cover on it so it wouldn't bend; the metal is so thin.

And the bookmarks are beautiful, too! :hook

Tina

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

Those are really pretty! I have the pattern myself and I have been playing with the idea of making them....but they are on my TO DO list...

[Lavelle26]

Great job. Those are beautiful bookmarks. I like the red ones best too.

[JoBug]

Very pretty! And I LOVE your story that goes with them:manyheart

[TX CrochetLover]

Thread takes a little adjustment for the size, but the things you can make with it are so versatile and beautiful! Your bookmarks clearly show that! Great work!

[laurastar0962]

what a great way to rememeber your grandma, they are lovely:)

[sammimag]

Beautiful! Those are my favorite flower patterns.

[Monique39]

very nice!

[angelsmith52]

Very lovely!!

[unicorn37757]

very pretty:yay

[SPRAT605]

Very cool!