Flower Bookmarks ~ Teacher Gifts

I made these pretty flower bookmarks as end of year gifts for teachers.

flower bookmarks

 

 

 

 

I chose colours I thought each teacher would like.

 

 

 

 

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cute-crochet-flower-bookmark

 

To make a bookmark ~

These instructions use UK terminology

Use a 3.5mm or 4mm hook

 

Flower :  Make 2

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

 

Round 1: in yellow or white yarn

ch2, make 11tc into ring, slip stitch to join (12sts)

 

Round 2:  in contrast colour yarn

ch2, 4tc into same stitch, slip stitch into next stitch, 5tc into next stitch, slip stitch into next stitch, continue around. Fasten off. There should be 6 petals.

 

Sew the two flower centres together back to back. Leave the petals unjoined.

 

Stem :

Using green yarn, chain 45. Fasten off. Tie the bottom into a bow or make a simple knot.