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Finally, a knitted bookmark that doesn't curl and is a beautiful addition to any book!
MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 1 1/4" wide and 6 1/2" long
YARN: Red Heart Classic Crochet thread (size 10), Frosty Green (0661), 100% cotton.
NEEDLES: US 1 (2.25 mm) straight needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
GAUGE Approximately 12 stitches = 1" (2.5 cm) in pattern

Because this bookmark is bordered with moss sts it doesn't curl like a simple knitted bookmark would. Can make any length you want or can even turn it into a bracelet. Hope you like it! Enjoy

Posted by Angelica Snow • Published 30th June 2013 • See Angelica Snow's 2 projects »

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Step 1
Cast on 15 stitches, leaving a 6" tail.
Before starting pattern, knit 3 rows in moss stitch: K1 *(P1, K1)*repeat to end

Row 1: K1, P1, K1, K2tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, K2, K2tog, K1, P1, K1.
Rows 2,4 &6: K1, P1, K1, P9, K1, P1, K1.
Row 3: K1, P1, K1, K2tog, K1, yo, K3, yo, K1, K2tog, K1, P1, K1.
Row 5: K1, P1, K1, K2tog, yo, K5, yo, K2tog, K1, P1, K1.

Repeat Rows 1-6 thirteen more times.
Step 2
For a rectangular bookmark, end on Row 5 of pattern and bind off in purl.
****For a bookmark with a triangular end continue pattern:
With fifteen sts still on needle, ready to start knitting a right side row,

Row 1: K1, P1, K1, ssk, K5, K2tog, K1, P1, K1. (13 sts)
Row 2: K1, P1, K1, P7, K1, P1, K1.
Row 3: K1, P1, K1, ssk, K3, K2tog, K1, P1, K1. (11 sts)
Row 4: K1, P1, K1, P5, K1, P1, K1.
Row 5: K1, P1, K1, ssk, K1, K2tog, K1, P1, K1. (9 sts)
Row 6: K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1.
Row 7: K1, P1, K2, ssk-psso, K1, P1, K1.
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 9: K1, P1, K1, ssk-psso, P1, K1.
Row 10: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 11: K2, ssk-psso, K1.
Row 12: K1, P1, K1.
Row 13: K1, ssk-psso.
Step 3
Pull yarn through last sts.
Weave in loose ends and add a tassel or beads if desired.
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