Basic Crochet Bookmark
Jen Lucas
Class Preview
0:57
- In-depth Instruction; over 41 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction & Supplies
5:08
In this introductory session, instructor Jen Lucas explains the bookmark project and what stitches will be used to complete it. She also reviews the supplies needed for the project.
Foundation Chain
6:13
To begin the project, Jen explains how to create a foundation chain for the bookmark in this session.
Working Single Crochet into Foundation Chain
5:18
With the foundation chain complete, in this session Jen shows you how to work into the foundation chain with single crochet stitches.
Single Crochet
5:33
This simple bookmark is worked entirely in single crochet, and in this session, Jen explains how to work subsequent rows of single crochet stitches on your bookmark.
Fasten Off & Weave in Ends
8:08
With the crocheting complete, in this session Jen demonstrates how to fasten off the project as well as how to weave in the remaining yarn tails on the bookmark.
Stiffen Bookmark
9:46
This session explores an optional step in the bookmark-making process. Jen shows how to stiffen the bookmark with a glue and water mixture.
Description
Want to learn crochet basics? Try this easy and adorable crochet bookmark. While it is worked with a small hook and thin yarn, it’s actually easier than you might think. A small number of chain stitches are created, and the bookmark is then worked using single crochet stitches. With this pattern you will learn the very basics of crochet and have a great foundation to go forward and try other projects and stitches.
The class begins with an introduction to the project and a review of the supplies you will need to complete your bookmark. In subsequent sessions, your instructor, Jen Lucas, will walk you through each step of the project. Once the stitching is complete, the class wraps up with Jen showing you how to stiffen the bookmark using a water and glue mixture. Once the bookmark has dried, you’ll be ready to not only use it for your next read, but you will also have built some great crochet skills to take with you into your next project.
Jen Lucas
Jen Lucas has been knitting for almost 20 years and designing patterns for over a decade. She has designed knit and crochet patterns for yarn companies and magazines and has self-published dozens of patterns. Jen is the author of six knitting books, including the best-selling "Sock-Yarn Shawls." She loves to create beautiful, fun, and easy-to-follow knit and crochet patterns. Jen dabbles in a wide variety of crafts, including cross-stitch and sewing. You can follow her crafty adventures on Instagram: @jenlucasdesigns and @jenxstitcher.