Basic Lace Crochet Bookmark | Free Pattern
Using basic crochet stitches, this beautiful lace bookmark is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to any book. Whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned crocheter, this easy pattern makes for a wonderful gift or personal keepsake.
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The Basic Lace Crochet Bookmark is an elegant and simple design, created by Rhelena at Crochet N’Crafts exclusively for American Crochet.

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Basic Lace Crochet Bookmark Pattern
REQUIREMENTS
Terminology
- US Terms
Level of Difficulty
- Beginner
Materials
- Small amount of DK #3 Mercerized Cotton
- G 4.00mm hook
Measurement
- 7.25″ by 2.25
Abbreviations
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Basic Lace Crochet Bookmark Pattern Instructions
Row 1: Ch 12, hdc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as first hdc), hdc in next ch and into each ch across. Turn. [10 sts]
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st] 3 times. Turn. [3 ch-2 sps]
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), 2 hdc in ch-2 sp, 4 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in last st. Turn. [10 st]
Rows 4-21: Rep rows 2 and 3.
Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten Off.
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XO, Mistie

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Happy crocheting, Mistie Bush American Crochet
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