Knitted Enchanted Bookmark

Indulge in the world of magic and whimsy with the Knitted Enchanted Bookmark, a delightful accessory to accompany you on your reading adventures. This charming creation not only adds a touch of coziness to your favorite stories but also serves as a loyal companion, keeping your place in the pages with grace. Designed with love and attention to detail, the knitted enchanted bookmark is a unique and beautiful addition to any book lover's collection. Let it weave its spell as you journey through the realms of imagination and wonder, making your reading experience all the more enchanting and delightful.

Materials

Yarn: Fingering weight/4 ply yarn

– Suggested: Dark Omen Yarn – Merino Sock Mini in “Bahamut”

– Approx. 10g / 40 meters

Tools

Knitting Needles: Size 3.5 mm (US 4)

Notions:

– Darning needle

– Scissors

– Tape measure

– Blocking mat & pins

Instructions

This bookmark begins and ends with garter stitch edges and features an elegant lace panel down the center.

Begin Knitting

Cast on 19 stitches.

Rows 1–4: Garter stitch (Knit all stitches for 4 rows)

Row 5 (RS): K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K4, YF, K1, YF, K4, K2tog, P1, K2

Rows 6, 8, 10, 12 (WS): K2, P to last 2 sts, K2

Row 7: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, [K3, YF] twice, K3, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 9: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K2, YF, K2tog, YF, K1, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K2, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 11: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, YF, K2tog, YF, K3, YF, SL1, K1, PSSO, YF, K1, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 13: K2, P1, SL1, K1, PSSO, [YF, K2tog] twice, YF, K1, [YF, SL1, K1, PSSO] twice, YF, K2tog, P1, K2

Row 14: K2, P to last 2 sts, K2

Repeat Section

Repeat Rows 1–14 until the work measures approximately 8.5 inches.

? For the next repeat of Rows 1–4, work as follows:

Row 1: K2, P1, K to last 3 sts, P1, K2

Row 2: K across

Row 3: Repeat Row 1

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Finish

When the work measures 8.5 inches, work 4 more rows in garter stitch.

Cast off.

Weave in all loose ends.

Block the bookmark to open up the lace and shape the edges. Let dry fully before using.

Notes

Size Info

• Gauge: 32 stitches and 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 inches) in lace pattern.
• Size: Approximately 8.5 inches long x 3 inches wide.

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