Crochet Heart Corner Bookmark
If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your reading experience, why not try making a Crochet Heart Corner Bookmark? This delightful little creation not only serves its practical purpose of holding your place in a book but also adds a sweet and personal touch. You can choose your favorite colors to match your style or create them as thoughtful gifts for fellow bookworms. Crocheting these heart-shaped bookmarks is a fun and relaxing craft project that can be enjoyed by crafters of all levels. So, grab your crochet hook, pick out some yarn, and let your creativity soar as you bring these adorable bookmarks to life! Happy crocheting!
Materials:
Size 10 crochet thread in two colors
Crochet hook size 8 or 9
Small ribbon rose with bow OR small tassel
Make 2 of these hearts
Using the darker color of thread and size crochet hook of your choice, ch 34; join with a sl st to the first chain (being careful not to twist the chain.)
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same ch; dc in each of the next 6 chs, 2 dc in each of the next 8 chs, (yo, insert hook in the next ch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook) 5 times, yo and pull through all 6 remaining loops on hook, 2 dc in each of the next 8 ch, dc in each of the next 6 ch, 2 dc in the same ch as beginning ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Round 2: Join the lighter color with a sc to the joining on round 1; (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 11 times, ch 3, skip next dc (insert hook in the next st and pull up a loop) 3 times, yo and pull throuch all 4 remaining loops on hook, (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 11 times, ch 3, sc in the same st as first sc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 3: (Sc, ch 3, sc) in the next ch 3 sp and in each ch 3 sp around. Fasten off. weave in ends.
Place one heart on top of the other with wrong sides together, matching shapes. Locate the last ch 3 loop at the point of the top heart and count back 6 loops. Join lighter colored thread with a sc through this loop of both hearts, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 loop of both hearts) 6 times, ch 5, sc in the same loop, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 loop of both hearts) 6 times, working in the ch 3 loops of the top heart ONLY, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 loop) 12 times, ch 3, join with a sl st to the first sc, turn; working in the ch 3 loops of the bottom heart ONLY, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 loop) 12 times, ch 3, join with a sl st to the next sc. Fasten off. Sew rose or tassel to ch 5 at the point of the heart.