How to Crochet Flower Bookmark for Beginners
Here is a tutorial to crochet quick and easy Sakura flower bookmark, perfect for your books or gifts. Easy to follow and versatile, these bookmarks are both beautiful and practical for any occasion. Especially crochet them for spring
Crochet Flower Bookmark
The video tutorial teaches how to crochet Sakura flower bookmarks. The presenter describes these bookmarks as easy, quick to make, and visually appealing. Materials are shown, along with stitch abbreviations for easy reference.
Making the Sakura Flower
- Starting the Flower:
- Begin with a magic ring by pulling the yarn with the crochet hook.
- Work single crochets into the magic ring.
- Close the ring with a slip stitch and prepare for creating the petals.
- Creating the Petals:
- Chain and work a series of triple crochets within the same single crochet stitch.
- Use chains and slip stitches to form the structure of each petal.
- Repeat the process to create a total of five petals.
- Finish by cutting the yarn and tying it securely.
- Final Touches:
- Weave in the yarn ends to hide them neatly.
- Add decorative details to the flower using a needle and contrasting yarn:
- Sew long lines through the center of each petal.
- Add short stitches between petals for added texture.
- Secure the yarn tails and complete the flower.
Making the Bookmark String (First Design)
- Starting the String:
- Begin with a magic ring, followed by single crochets into the ring.
- Close the ring with a slip stitch and hide the yarn ends.
- Creating the Length:
- Work chains that match the desired length of the bookmark, suitable for the book’s height.
- Finish by chaining, tying, and cutting the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Attaching the String to the Flower:
- Insert the yarn through the center of the flower using a needle.
- Flip the flower and pass the yarn through one of the chains in the string.
- Tighten and secure by stitching side to side multiple times to ensure it stays in place.
- Trim excess yarn.
Making an Alternate Bookmark Design
- Alternate String Design:
- Begin again with a magic ring and single crochets.
- Create a chain string, similar to the first design.
- Adjust the string’s length as desired for use as a typical bookmark.
- Attaching String to Flower:
- Attach the string to the flower’s center, as demonstrated in the prior design.
Final Touches and Closing
- The completed bookmarks feature a delicate Sakura flower attached to a functional string.
- The presenter remarks on the versatility and elegance of the bookmarks.
- Viewers are encouraged to use these bookmarks creatively across different applications.
- The presenter concludes by inviting questions in the video comments and wishing viewers enjoyment in their crochet projects.
This detailed summary excludes stitch counts while providing clear steps described in the video.
