Mini columbine bookmark

[csabers]

I made a columbine bookmark to tuck into my mom's Mother's Day package. Since she reads mostly paperback romances, I thought I'd be funny and make her a teeny, tiny, bookmark.

 

So, I crocheted this in DMC 80 (yes 80!), which is basically like crocheting with sewing thread.

 

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Ugh! So hard to do AND it took me forever. It was very difficult to do the dcs and trs on the pale yellow petals. With that thin thread, it was really hard to keep them tight. Sigh.

 

I have made lots of bookmarks, but this is the first one I've stiffened. I used a 1/2 water, 1/2 Elmer's glue solution and added the tassel after it was dry so the bookmark is stiff, but the tassel is floppy

 

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[CraftyChristine]

Wow, that's really pretty! I don't have the patience for anything past about size 30. I've thought long and hard about crocheting with sewing thread though. Someday maybe...

[csabers]

Seriously, Christine, I don't think I'd ever do it again. Just the chain on this bookmark took me several hours!

[vhanna26]

That is really lovely:clap . So far, the smallest thread I've worked with was size 30 and a size 11 hook.

 

I may try one with size 10 thread.

[truelove730]

Great job! You did a terrific job. Worth the difficulty! It is beautiful!

[AngelFairy]

It's lovely. What kind size of hook did you use.?

[csabers]

I used a Lacis size 12 (1.0 mm). It actually might have been easier with a (gasp!) smaller hook.

 

But I won't find out 'cause I'm never doing it again!

[threeolivemartini]

that book mark is awesome but i have to say HELL no to size 80 thread .. 30 would be my limit that is for sure !

[Julie]

Celeste that is STUNNING! Absolutely beautiful!

[123mama]

That is really pretty. So dainty.

[crazzy cow]

You did a terrific job. It is beautiful! Your mom will love it. And thank you for the link. I am going to make one for my mother in law. She is all ways reading and use's a piece of paper for a bookmark. She must have this bookmark !!!!!!!!!

[Kimberly]

Oh Wow! That is wonderful! I would have gone absolutely bonkers working with thread that tiny!

[csabers]

Thank you all!

 

It's so fun to share here!

[vatonc1]

sooo pretty- I'm impressed

[pixie]

It's beautiful! I give you alot of credit for finishing it...I know I couldn't have. I saw a book at ACMoore called Painted Doilies, crocheted entirely with sewing thread. So instead of buying the book I decided I could use a pattern I already have and got some thread. I know you'll appreciate this when I say I went crosseyed trying to work with the stuff! My God, they're beautiful, there's just no way I can do them. Ok i'll stop rambling....again, beautiful job!!