Knitted Summer Bookmark

A knitted summer bookmark is a lovely addition to your reading routine, bringing a touch of charm and warmth to those sun-filled days spent flipping through pages under the shade of a tree. With its vibrant colors and delicate stitches, this handmade creation not only keeps your place in your favorite book but also adds a pop of personality to your reading experience. Whether you're enjoying a novel on the beach or diving into a thrilling mystery in your backyard hammock, this knitted summer bookmark is sure to become a cherished companion on your literary adventures. So, grab your sun hat, your book, and let this cozy little accessory brighten up your summer reading escapades.

Tools/Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn / 4 Ply (approx. 10g / 40 meters)
• Yarn used: Dark Omen Yarn – Merino Sock Mini in Thorn
• Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) knitting needles

Notions:

• Darning needle or tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure

Summer Bookmark Pattern

Size Info:

• Length – 9 inches
• Width – 2 inches

Gauge – 32 sts / 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 inches)

Pattern Instructions

Cast On

Cast on 11 stitches.

Garter Border

Work 4 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

Begin Lace Pattern

Repeat the following 4 rows until the piece measures approx. 8.5 inches:

Row 1 (RS): K2 (edge), K2, YF, K3, YF, K2, K2 (edge).

Row 2 (WS): K2, purl to last 2 sts, K2.

Row 3: K5, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K5.

Row 4: K2, purl to last 2 sts, K2.

End Garter Border

Work 4 more rows in garter stitch.

Finishing

Cast off, weave in any ends, and block to open up the lace.

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
• YF – Yarn to the front/yarn forward