Liz makes a flower bookmark

Last night I made a whole bunch of these flowers. I found the original tutorial here, but used a different kind of yarn and crochet hook and then tied it to a paperclip so I could use it as a bookmark. I hope to be reading a ton of books this summer, so I'll need a few bookmarks. :) Alright, let's start the tutorial.

-The tutorial I saw before I made this said to start with four chains, and to make a ring that way. I prefer the magic loop method, so start with a magic loop.

-Then double crochet sixteen stitches into the loop and connect the last one to the first one with a slip stitch.

-Chain one and single crochet in the first stitch. Then make six double crochets in the next. Afterwards, skip the next stitch and start back from the bolded single crochet. 

-Do that all the way around until you have five petals, join with a slip stitch and fasten off. 

-If you're going to make a bookmark, then use the ends to tie the flower to a paperclip. I'm sure you could also just chain a bunch of stitches and make a long "stem-like" bookmark.

Pretty cute, right? 

Also, be sure to check out my brand new advertiser, The Opulent Nest. She has a great Etsy shop, where she sells awesome art prints. I especially love the print of this lovely bird.

Have a great week!

Love, Liz