Ever since I made my first fan bookmark, I am now addicted to making them. I’ve made so many that I now have the pattern memorized and no longer need to refer back to it when making them. The pattern can be found here: http://crochetroo.blogspot.com/2006/05/fan-bookmark.html
Anyway… I’ve made other besides these. I just finished a brown one tonight. I’ve also made a cream colored one, a variagated one for my DH’s boss (they work in a book store so I thought it was an appropriate gift), and a solid pink one. The blue one is going to be a Christmas gift for my MIL. I’m addicted, I tell ya!! Anyway, here are some photos of the most recent ones I’ve done:
An up close pic:
I’ve tried all different types of crochet cotton/yarn – different colors, weights, two strands held together, etc. I might run out of ways to experiment with them soon.
Oh, those are gorgeous! When I saw the title to this thread, I was hoping it was the fan bookmark, and there it was!! I found the blog accidentally yesterday when looking at her beanie pattern via crochetville and immediately fell in love with those bookmarks. Since you’ve experimented with yarns/threads, what would you suggest for the first time making one? I’ve never used thread and small hooks. Is it a hard transition from yarn and usually an H? Thanks for sharing the lovely photos.
Pam J, I was also a bit nervous about using such a small hook and thread. I’d only ever crocheted with heavier stuff and bigger hooks before I tried this pattern.
Luckily, the pattern is so easy! I found that starting out with a light weight cotton and a 3.25 mm hook was nice and simple. No matter what size hook or thread you use, they always end up looking nice. I’m now down to a 1.75 mm hook and itty bitty crochet thread – and it’s simple. Good luck! And be warned… once you get started, it’s very addictive. :teehee:
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I’m now down to a 1.75 mm hook and itty bitty crochet thread – and it’s simple. Good luck! And be warned… once you get started, it’s very addictive. :teehee: