More Christmas Presents
So along with crochet ornaments, crochet bookmarks were my presents this season. It was stimulated by my rekindled interest in the Ken Follett novel, “The Pillars of the Earth.” I read it years ago, and felt it was time for a revisit, given that he just wrote a sequel. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it. It chronicles the building of a cathedral in 12th century England. Little romance, little violence, lots of architecture. The sequel is equally good as well. But be prepared for a bit of time commitment - both books are on the larger side, hence the need for good bookmarks! I made 2 different types, and here they are:
This version was a complicated pattern, and I didn’t end up following it exacty, but it was a good starting point. If you follow the pattern, I didn’t do the final round, as I felt it was already large enough. I made mine with size 3 crochet thread and a tiny little hook.
Pattern from: Crochet Pattern Central
And the second, and more beloved version, is the “crochet book thong,” as the creator calls it. Made with size 3 crochet thread, a large bead, and three smaller beads, these make quick, elegant gifts.
Pattern from: Crochet Book Thong
Make one up and pick up that great book - the perfect combination!