My First Thread Bookmarks

[diamond]

Here's my very first thread items; bookmarks. Percy (real name Pinky but as you can see I didn't make him pink) the Worm measures 10.5" long and head is just over an inch wide. The oval fan is 9" x 2". The links can be found here: Pinky The Worm Bookmark (see url below) Safiya's Butterfly Bookmark but as you can see, I haven't added the butterfly yet. I think I'll make another oval to add the butterfly too. I like this one as it is.

Percy's eyes are wiggle eyes that I hot-glued on and his mouth is simply a piece of red thread with knots on the ends and then hot-glued on.

 

This was my very first attempt at thread crocheting. It's tough on the eyes and fingers, but other than that, I loved it. I made these both in a couple of hours while watching TV last night.

 

UPDATE: The worm bookmark is on a members only forum. Sorry to those that aren't members. Membership is free if you want to view the pattern. Or you can try a direct link; copy & paste this url:

http://groups.msn.com/HappyHookeraCrochetersParadise/memberpatterns.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=14096&LastModified=4675484715814590112

Regarding Safiya's Bookmark, I fixed the link.

[Seneca and Scooch]

Cheryl! Those are awesome! You would never ever know that it is your first time working with thread! Your stitches are so even, they look great!

 

Coralie

[diamond]

Thank you, Coralie! It was a bit of a trial for me. I had never worked with thread before, always yarn. And I had never worked with such a small hook although I did use a B hook. I simply couldn't work with anything smaller. The thread is Aunt Lydia's Classic Thread #10 (part of my stash I'm trying to destash.) Now that I've got the hang of it, I've joined the Bookmark Swap that just opened up. 2 down.....3 or 7 more to go!

[csabers]

So cute! Are you sending those in in the swap? Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get one!

 

hee hee: edited because I typed "swamp"!

[Knittykim]

How cute. I especially love the "book worm". As much as I read, and use pieces of paper or coupons for bookmarks, I should make one!!

[fran]

Very cute! Nice job.

[kat]

Great Job! I love the little worm, he's so cute!

[RachelG]

Very nice!!

[diamond]

So cute! Are you sending those in in the swap? Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get one!

 

hee hee: edited because I typed "swamp"!

Yes, they are both being added to my Swap collection of bookmarks. So hopefully you will get one.

[diamond]

The links are now fixed for those that want the patterns.

Pinky is on a members only site so I can't directly link to it but I can give the full url. Just copy & paste it and you should be able to see & print the pattern. Safiya's Butterfly link is now working properly.

 

For Pinky/Percy:

http://groups.msn.com/HappyHookeraCrochetersParadise/memberpatterns.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=14096&LastModified=4675484715814590112

 

For Safiya's Butterfly:

http://www.geocities.com/safiya_ali/patterns/Butterflybkmk.html

[crochetfun]

they are so pretty, I almost want to try working with thread.

(not before I get my new glasses though)

[vernzap]

Diamond, those are too cute for words. Great job!

[threeolivemartini]

good job Diamond!

[crochetrae]

LOVE the book worm!

 

Susan Rae

[Rachel]

I'm definitely making those bookmarks after I finish the doily I'm working on. They look great! I wish my first thread projects had looked as good!

[Kimberly]

Great job Diamondl!! They turned out lovely! I love the book worm Percy - so very cute!!

[Julie]

Cheryl those are excellent!!

[diamond]

Thanx Julie & all!

[crazzy cow]

Pinky the Worm is so cute. I think I need to make one for my dd#2 for her teacher for the end of the year gift;)

[Kevspepper]

You did a great job! I love the worm, it's soooooooo cute.

 

I love working with thread and don't worry you'll get used to the skinny thread and tiny hooks. I think bookmarks and doilies make wonderful little gifts.

[xantha]

How cute!

[Kellycat]

Very very nice worm you have there. The other one that you didn't add the butterfly to yet, is a very challenging pattern. You are very good to be able to figure that one out. Especially for a first timer.

[diamond]

Very very nice worm you have there. The other one that you didn't add the butterfly to yet, is a very challenging pattern. You are very good to be able to figure that one out. Especially for a first timer.

The pattern I used (without the butterfly) was actually the first of the two I had made. So it is officially the first.

[Riohnna]

Wow!!

[auntbubbels]

You did a great job and I love the colors of your thread -