Crochet Instructions for a Cross Book Marker
You can easily make crochet crosses with small square motifs joined together in the shape of a cross. Motif patterns usually require only two rounds. You will need doily thread and steel hooks to crochet motifs and assemble cross bookmarks. You can opt for larger crosses by adding more rounds to motifs, using a larger hook and using heavier crochet thread. Use heavy-duty starch to stiffen crocheted bookmarks, making them more durable.
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Things You'll Need
- Size 8 steel crochet hook
- Size 10 crochet doily thread
- Sewing scissors
- Needle
- Crochet pattern book (optional)
Instructions
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Use two colors to make six 2-round granny square motifs. Round one should be color A. Round two will be color B.
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Use one motif as the center of your cross. Single crochet or whip stitch four granny square motifs together, making a strip of four granny square motifs, sewn side by side in a row.
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Holding your granny square vertically, and with the right side facing, add one granny square motif to each side of the second granny square from the top.
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Weave in loose ends on the back side of your cross. Block crochet cross bookmark, starching if desired. Lay flat to dry.
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For a fun embellishment, crochet a simple border around the entire cross. Sew beads or sequins on your cross to make it sparkle. Weave thin ribbon through it for extra appeal. Embellishments should be added before blocking.
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Tips & Warnings
Crochet over loose ends as much as possible, keeping tails on the back side of the project.
Assemble cross so that the right sides of each granny square face up.
Vary pattern by crocheting motifs together as diamonds instead of squares. Join motifs at each point following the same layout instructions for the square motif cross.
Use different square motifs and same layout to make more unique cross bookmarks.
References
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