mark my words bookmark

Happy New Year!

There is no question, 2020 was a difficult year. It had all kinds of things that went wrong, scary things, sad things, and many losses.

It has been a year that has pushed people passed their boundaries. I know I have personally cried many tears, had many worries and my family had obstacles to overcome and I am sure there are more obstacles to overcome in the future, but I want to focus on the good things that happened this past year.

I saw people in my community work together to help another family in need. People gave what they could and offered to help where they can. Yes, I know there were negatives but I am going to focus on “the helpers”. Total strangers offering to pick up groceries and meds for immunocompromised people and the elderly.

Community Spirit!

This is amazing to me, it’s the hope we all need to see. I witnessed makers in the crafting community work hard to bring joy through their art, give back in ways they can.

I saw families come up with creative ways to spend time together when they could not be together in person.

These are just some of the amazing things I saw this past year.

What is something positive that happened for you in 2020?

I know it can be hard to see past all of the sadness, the losses and scary things but for me, focusing on the good things, the helpers, has helped me cope through all of the negative things.

While my physical support system wasn’t able to help, they all showed up to help in other ways. We showed up for each other. I miss the hugs, dinners, dates but I know they will always show up even if it isn’t physically.

Things are not going to change right away but I have so much hope that things are going to get better.

Here is my first free pattern of 2021!! With Valentines Day in sight, the Mark My Words Bookmark would be a great gift for all the readers in your life. I know I will be making some for my children’s teachers this year.

PATTERN : Mark My Words Bookmark

Notes: Written in US terminology. If you are having trouble matching the gauge, you may need to go up or down a hook size. All CH 1 do not count as a stitch. You can use any fingering weight yarn you would like.

Gauge with 3.5 mm hook:
6 HDC by 4 rows = 1-inch square

What you need:

3.5 mm crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)

Any fingering weight (1) yarn. I used Sassy Strings Yarn Studio (approximately 20 yards)

Measuring tape
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Wooden Bead (optional)

Stitches you will be working with:

CH: Chain
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
SK: Skip
SLST: Slip Stitch
SP: Space
ST: Stitches
V-ST: V-Stitch: (HDC, CH 1, HDC) in next ST

Made by Noreen, Crochet Shack

Made by Nikki, LooHoo Creations

Made by Rikina, Moonlit Stitches Co

PATTERN : 3.5 mm hook

CH 10

Row 1 : SC in 2^nd CH from the hook, SC in next 8 STS, turn. (9 STS)

Row 2 : CH 1, HDC in 1^st ST, SK 1 ST, V-ST in next ST, SK 1 ST, HDC in next ST, SK 1 ST, V-ST in next ST, SK 1 ST, HDC in last ST, turn. (7 HDC & 2 CH)

Row 3 : CH 1, HDC in 1^st ST, SK 1 ST, V-ST in previous row CH SP, SK 1 ST, HDC in next ST, SK 1 ST, V-ST in previous row CH SP, SK 1 ST, HDC in last ST, turn. (7 HDC & 2 CH)

Repeat row 3 for rows 4 – 23.

Row 24 : CH 1, SC in each ST across, turn. (9 STS)

DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

Perfect Gift to welcome the New Year!

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Border

Row 1 : CH 1, 3 SC in 1^st ST, SC in next 7 STS, 3 SC in the corner, working down the side of your work. Work 33 SC evenly along the side of your work, 3 SC in the corner, SC in next 7 STS, 3 SC in the corner.

Working up the side of your work, work 33 SC evenly along the side of your work, SLST your last ST to your 1^st ST. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Tassel

Cut a piece of cardboard 2.5 inches tall.

Cut a piece of yarn 12 inches long and fold it in half. Lay it horizontally across your cardboard.
Using your skein of yarn, start wrapping your yarn vertically around the cardboard and 12-inch strand of yarn. You will wrap your yarn around 35 times. See photo 1.

Tie your folded 12-inch strand of yarn and secure the yarn you wrapped around the cardboard. See photo 2.

Cut the yarn at the bottom of your cardboard on the opposite of where you tied your folded 12-inch strand of yarn.

Using the loose ends of your 12-inch strand, string your bead and sew your tassel to the top middle of your bookmark. Weave in ends.

Tassel : Photo 1

Tassel : Photo 2

There you have it!

You have made your very own Mark My Word Bookmark.

If you want a printed version of this pattern click on over to my Ravelry site here where you can buy and download instantly.

I love to see your finished items, so feel free to use #markmywordsbookmark when you are posting your photos, so I can admire your work!

The photographs and pattern contained in the document are the property of A Knotty Habit Designs. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or share this pattern. You may sell your finished items but please give credit to A Knotty Habit Designs.