Lacy Filet Bookmark

This bookmark starts out as a simple filet piece but then is worked in rounds for a very lacy effect. It can also be easily made in under a couple of hours so it is very quick.

Materials Needed:
Small amount size 10 crochet cotton. Knit-Cro-Sheen in cream was used in the example.
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Spray Starch
Iron

Thread Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 8sc=1"
Finished Size: 7"x2"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
ROW 1: Ch14. Dc in 8th ch from hook. Ch2. Sk 2 chs, dc in next ch. Ch2. Dc in last ch. Ch5, turn.

ROW 2: Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk 2 chs, dc in next ch. Ch5, turn.

ROW 3-21: Rep row 2. At the end of row 21, do not ch5, and do not turn. You will work in the round counter clockwise from here. Now you will work around. Treat each corner as a corner sp. Treat each row as a ch2 sp.

RND 1: Ch6, 3dc in same corner sp. Ch3. Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. (3dc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. ) Rep bet () 8 times more. 3dc, ch3, 3dc in next corner sp. Ch3. Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. 3dc, ch3, 3dc in next corner sp. Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. Rep bet () 9 times. 3dc, ch3, 3dc in next corner sp. Ch3. Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. 2dc in starting corner sp. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch6.

RND 2: Slst into the first ch3 sp. Ch6. Dc in same sp. Ch5. Dc in same sp. Ch3. Dc in same sp. (Dc in next ch3 sp. Ch5. Dc in next ch3 sp) Rep bet () 9 times more. Dc, ch3, dc, ch5, dc, ch3, dc in next ch3 corner sp. Rep bet () 1 time. Dc, ch3, dc, ch5, dc, ch3, dc in next ch3 corner sp. Rep bet () 10 times. Dc, ch3, dc, ch5, dc, ch3, dc in next ch3 corner sp. Rep bet () 1 time. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch6. Fasten off, weave ends into work. Starch lightly with spray starch and iron.

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Random Quick Tip!

No Slip Quilting Rulers!
If you need to make a quilting ruler, or a machine quilting ruler non slip, and you don't have any of those commercial stick on things to do so, you can use E6000 glue on the back side of your ruler. Just put a straight bead down one edge and use a squeegee device such as a scraper or plastic old credit card to spread it on the ruler as smoothly, thinly and evenly as you can. Allow to dry overnight before using. I did this to one of mine and it works better than other products I used in the past. It dries clear so you can still see through your ruler! I am using it on a machine quilting ruler I have. I can move my fabric through the machine with the ruler! Make sure to follow safety precautions when using.