Knitted Lace Bookmark

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Oh, the Knitted Lace Bookmark is such a delightful little creation! It's like having a piece of beauty and functionality all in one. Imagine adorning your favorite book with a delicate lace pattern that you've knitted with your skillful hands. Not only does it add a touch of charm to your reading experience, but it also serves as a gentle reminder of the joy of handmade treasures. Whether you gift it to a book-loving friend or keep it for yourself, this knitted lace bookmark is sure to bring a smile every time you use it. Happy knitting and happy reading!

Materials needed:

Yarn

Choosing the Yarn: To capture the rustic and earthy feel of Evermore, I went with a light fingering weight yarn in a warm, golden amber tone—reminiscent of autumn foliage.

A wool-blend yarn adds a hint of texture, like leaves crisping underfoot.

Fingering weight yarn/4 Ply.
Amount of yarn – around 10g/40 meters.
Yarn – WALK Hand Dyed Yarn, Tough Sock Mini in the color Little Miss Sunshine.

Needles

Size 3.5 mm needles (US 4)

Notions

Darning needle/tapestry needle or yarn needle
Scissors
Tape Measure

Size Information

Size & Shape: Since bookmarks should be functional yet decorative, the pattern is slim and elongated.

The lacework is delicate but sturdy, so it can slip comfortably between the pages of your favorite novel while holding its shape over time.

The bookmark length measures – 9 inches.
The width measures – 3 inches.
Gauge – 16 stitches/18 rows in 5 x 5 cm/2 inches.

Knitting Abbreviations

CO – cast on
K – knit
K2tog – Knit the next two stitches together (decrease)
P – purl
PSSO – Pass slipped stitch over
SL1 – Slip one stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
Rep – repeat
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
YB – Yarn to the back
YFRN – With yarn in front
YF – Yarn to the front/yarn forward
YON – Yarn over needle

Pattern Instructions

Cast on 22 stitches.

Work 4 rows in garter stitch.

Row 1 (RS): K2, P1 (edge) K1, YF, K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, P1, K2tog, K1, YFRN, P1, YB, SL1, K1, PSSO, P1, K2tog, [YF, K1] Twice, P1, K2 (edge).
Row 2 (WS): K3, P5, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P4, K3.
Row 3: K2, P1, K1, YF, K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, P1, K2tog, K1, P1, YB, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YF, K3, YF, K1, P1, K2.
Row 4: K3, P7, K1, P2, K1, P4, K3.
Row 5: K2, P1, [K1, YF] Twice, SL1, K1, PSSO, P1, [K2tog] Twice, YF, K5, YF, K1, P1, K2.
Row 6: K3, P8, K1, P1, K1, P5, K3.
Row 7: K2, P1, K1, YF, K3, YF, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, P1, YON, K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, P1, K2tog, K1, YF, K1, P1, K2.
Row 8: K3, P4, K1, P3, K1, P7, K3.
Row 9: K2, P1, K1, YF, K5, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, P1, K2tog, K1, YF, K1, P1, K2.
Row 10: K3, P4, K1, P2, K1, P8, K3.
Rep rows 1-10 until the length measures = 8.5 inches.

Work 4 rows in garter stitch.

Cast off.

Weave in any loose ends/yarn tails.

Blocking for Perfection: Once the knitting is done, blocking this bookmark is essential.

It will help open up the lace pattern and accentuate the leaf shapes, giving it that ethereal, almost airy quality that fits so perfectly with the Evermore vibe.