Crocheted Shell Bookmark

Materials:
Size US-E/3.5mm Crochet Hook
Patons Grace Cotton Thread
Sharp Needle
Bead

Abbreviations:

SC = Single Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Ch = Chain

Rnd(s) = Round(s)

Beg = Beginning

Sts = (Stitches)

* = Repeat stitches from * to end of *

Ch 42
Rnd 1: Sc in sec ch from hook, sc across.
Rnd 2: Sl st and join to first ch, ch 1, do not turn.
Rnd 3: Sl st and join to other end.
Rnd 4: Sc across top stitch only (Weave in thread as you crochet)
Rnd 5: Sl St and join to other end

Rnd 6: *HDC, DC, HDC in first ch from hook, sl st in sec ch from hook, HDC, DC, HDC in next ch from hook*, repeat from * across to end
Shell border is completed on one side
Rnd 7: Sl st to other end
Rnd 8: *HDC, DC, HDC in first ch from hook, sl st in sec ch from hook, HDC, DC, HDC in next ch from hook*, repeat from * across to end

Rnd 9: Sl st in center
Rnd 10: Ch 25, fasten off
Rnd 11: Make a slip knot where you fastened off (Make sure the knot is big enough to prevent the bead from sliding)

To Make Tassel:
Measure 6 strands 8” long
Cut another long strand of yarn; tie a knot in center
Take long piece of thread and tightly wrap around top 4 times
Run thread through top with a sharp needle and run through tassel
Thread yarn at end of bead onto a sharp needle and run through top of tassel. Trim tassel.

Steam press bookmark lightly.
Voila!! Your bookmark is complete.

Any large bead can be used. The bead gives the bookmark weight when placed in a book.

NOTE: If you would like these directions with a pictorial, send me a note and I can email the directions in PDF.