Everyone who learns to crochet has to begin with the chain stitch. Finding simple, yet beautiful and useful projects for beginners can be a challenge. And if the beginner happens to be young, it also helps if the project is quickly finished! I helped Abigail begin to crochet with easy crocheted bookmarks. Almost everyone she knew got a bookmark as a gift. :o) The easiest bookmark is a simple chain, made just a little longer than the pages of an average sized book. Leave the tails dangling at both ends.
With just a bit more skill, Abigail learned how to add a tassel to each end. Pull three or four short lengths of yarn through each of the end stitches and tie them together near the top with the same color of yarn. I used the red yarn in the picture only as an example of where to put the tie. Trim the tassel evenly.
Using a smaller hook takes more skill, but a thinner yarn adds a bit more sophistication.
Thank you so much for that cute, simple idea. I have 35 neices and nephews and I am always trying to come up with gifts ideas that won't break the bank! This looks perfect!!
ReplyDeleteCrocheting has always intimidated and frustrated me, but I actually think I could do this. Thanks.
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