Ring Around the Rosy Bookmark

Are you or a loved one avid readers, who love roses? If yes, this Ring Around the Rosy Bookmark crochet pattern, featuring a realistic rose with a dainty stem, is just for you! 

Each bookmark works up fast in 1-2 hours tops. So, crochet them in a rainbow of colours for everyone on your gift list today...

In February, a friend of mine had seen some rose bookmarks, sent me a screenshot, and asked if I knew how to or could make them. I told her I'd give it a go and get back to her. 

I was sure I could do it, if I could just figure out another way to make a rose that makes more sense to me. Since, I have no idea how the row of petals version works.

It took a few attempts to get the rose right, but I got there in the end. Yay!

Now, I needed to decide how I wanted to make the stem and leaves, which I figured out in a breeze.

I added a tassel, and voila, new rose bookmarks were ready for my friend!

I hope you'll enjoy making this rosy bookmark too...

This pattern includes written instructions and video tutorials for crocheting the rose bookmarks you see pictured in any thread or lightweight yarn. You can even give it a go in your favourite yarn if you like!

This "Ring Around the Rosy Bookmark" crochet pattern (written instructions) is available exclusively as a printer friendly, 5-page PDF download. GRAB IT HERE for only $3.75. Thank you! 

The video tutorial is available for free below in two parts, or to view directly on my YouTube Channel - (rosebud here) and (turning it into a bookmark here).

Queue it, LOVE it, and Add your Ring Around the Rosy Bookmark projects to Ravelry here!

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This crochet pattern and it's complimentary photos and videos are copyrighted to Rebeckah Ferger of www.rebeckahstreasures.com. They are for personal use only.  No part of this pattern may be copied or distributed in any way. If you sell what you make from this pattern, please credit me as the designer. ​
​All rights reserved, 2017.

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Supplies:

• cotton thread size 10 (I use Circulo Clea)  - about 60m (66yd.) - in two choice colours (alternatively, use another lace or light weight yarn):

          - about 40m (44yd.) - rosebud
          - about 20m (22yd.) - bookmark + tassel

• 1.05mm hook (alternatively use a 1.10mm | 11 or 12 US | 6 or 6.5 UK)
• tapestry yarn needle
• scissors
• ruler/measuring tape *optional

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Sizing:

Rosebud is 1” (2.5cm) in diameter, and bookmark is 9” (23cm) long from rosebud to tassel tip, when using cotton thread size 10 and a 1.05mm hook. 

Note: This rose bookmark size is an approximate. Your rose bookmark sizing may differ depending on your chosen thread, hook size, tension and tassel length. Adjust these factors to get desired size.​​

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Gauge

Gauge is not important for this pattern. Use a hook size that produces tight stitches with whichever thread OR thin weight yarn you choose to use.

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General Pattern Notes:

You should be familiar with basic crochet stitches (chs - chains, sl sts - slip stitches, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet; all in US terminology), working in rounds and chain loops, and how to do increases and decreases.

Decreases or tog sts are best worked by using the invisible decrease technique, where you only work in one loop (front or back) of a stitch. It is shown in the video tutorial below.

This rosy bookmark starts with the rose. From there, you’ll work the stem + leaves, creating the bookmark length. Finally, you’ll add a tassel to the end of the bookmark.

ONLY turn when directed to do so. Each ch-2 counts as one stitch. *Side facing you = RS. 

Purchase the PDF pattern here, or follow the video tutorials...

*Click on the settings icon to adjust the quality of the videos.
**Clicking on the timelinks, will open these video in a new window on YouTube at your chosen time.

The Rosebud is worked in continuous rounds from the center-outwards in a counterclockwise direction (right-handers), where upon completion of each petal, the initial foundation chain cord is coiled in a counterclockwise direction behind the same petal to create a chain loop or space behind it. 

Rosebud Tip 1: You may like to try working this rose in a thicker yarn weight to see the stitches better if you are having troubles seeing it in thread.

Rosebud Tip 2: If you’ve worked one rosebud and found you needed a longer cord, simply chain more accordingly for the next. Or, begin with a longer chain, and see this tip by Underground Crafter for undoing extra chains! (Scroll down to where you see "Easy fix for when you end Row 1 with too many chains")

Table of Contents for the Rosebud Tutorial:
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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Supplies
00:50 Working the Foundation Cord
01:19 Working the Foundation Circle
01:51 Working Petal 1
03:14 Working Petal 2
04:45 Working Petal 3
06:05 Working Petal 4
07:44 Working Petal 5
09:17 Working Petal 6
10:37 Working Petal 7
12:12 Working Petal 8
14:08 Working Petal 9
16:18 Working Petal 10
18:18 Working Petal 11
20:25 Working Petal 12
22:06 Working Petal 13
24:07 Working Petal 14
26:48 Working Petal 15
27:43 Explaining the Bottom Chain Spaces
30:08 Ending Details & Thanks!
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The Bookmark ​portion is made to resemble a stem with two leaves. ​It starts off with continuous rnds right onto the rosebud. Then the rounds are closed off as you switch to rows. The final row creates the leaf, the bookmark length, the reversal of direction, the final leaf and the closing of the row.

Table of Contents:
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00:00 Introduction
00:13 Supplies
00:43 Round 1
04:29 Round 2
06:39 Row 3
07:33 Row 4 or Bookmark Stem (SIDE A)
11:54 Row 4 or Bookmark Stem (SIDE B)
17:20 Tassel
19:14 Ending Details & Thanks!
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Thanks Despina T., Sharon E. and Tanya Joy (Cabin Crochet Creations) for testing the Rosy Bookmark crochet pattern for me, and thanks to Theresa P. for your help tech editing this pattern too! 

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