I am beyond in love with this darling turtle bookmark pattern! How fitting that I should be releasing it right before Valentine’s day!
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Be still my heart!
This design has been on my mind since I released my large “Sea, it’s a turtle in Teal” pattern last summer (come for the stitching, stay for the puns). I had the idea to make a smaller sea turtle. I know an 11 inch design can be overwhelming to some, so I wanted to offer an option for quicker stitching that would have a similar esthetic look and feel.
I will never be able to decide which turtle is my favorite turtle
The retro frame for the “Sea, it’s a small turtle in Teal” offers a slightly different design element to the larger wall hanging, and has a lot of striking details that make the design pop.
The colors of the Turtle Bookmark are only a selection of the ones used in the larger two patterns, but they give a bright and happy feel to this quick make! And if you click that bookmark link up there you can find an option for a printed copy of the pattern mailed right to you!
I use Lovecrafts.com for all kinds of things! And they have threads available too!
Make sure you pick up all the items you will need and get yourself a cute pair of scissors too!
Sea, it’s a small, large, and tiny turtle in teal!
So often we cross stitchers run low on time. Our art form is one of the slowest for sure! So I love to offer quick and happy makes that can restore a stitcher suffering from cross stitch block, or one who is feeling stressed in other areas of life, and just needs a small thing to get them through.
I’ve been jittery all week long! I am so excited to bring this infinity scarf to life! I’ve been living in this scarf non-stop since I finished it! A sure sign of an epic design!
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Lemmy Grab My Scarf
Here are some quick insights into the features of this pattern:
1: The drape of the fabric is on par with a wool scarf. This matters to me because I’m allergic to wool, but I looooooove the feel of a gorgeous drapy scarf!!!
2: Easy peasy, Lemon Squeezy! Which come to think of if would have been a great name for the scarf too!!! This is a project you can curl up on the couch with. Grab your favorite project bag or basket for the yarn and just relax into a show while you create the easy to remember repeats!
3: The color blocking keeps it interesting and makes a gorgeous statement piece! Textures and colors are CLEARLY a winning combo here. I chose 3 dark colors and one bright to make the fabric pop, and keep me excited to add more rows!
4: Spring-time wardrobe winning, and you will be finished in plenty of time! Despite the drape, this is not a heavy scarf. This is meant to keep you cozy when the spring breeze is getting a little frisky. But won’t weigh you down or make you feel stifled.
Grab the printable, ad-free, beautifully formatted PDF from LoveCrafts, Ravelry, or Etsy! Or save this page to your favorites and on Pinterest for reference so you can follow along for free!
I used Lion Brand Jeans yarn which is what gives this scarf its elevated feel. The yarn is perfectly soft against your skin and works amazingly well in this pattern! They come in 8 different colors, including 2 bright and 6 muted tones.
I highly recommend a few other yarns as well! Lion Brand 24/7 cotton (they have a gorgeous selection of colors that would work amazingly well with this scarf!), Touch of Alpaca, Heartland, and I REALLY want someone to make this in Feels Like Butta …That is going to be cozy squared.
Let’s get to it!
Grab your supplies and you will be ready to make yourself the “Lemmy Grab My Scarf”!
Make sure you know how to make Chains, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, and Learn the best way to change your yarn for the color changes!
Special Stitches:
Change Color:
With the last two loops of the last DC from the previous row still on your hook, clip your yarn and pull through with the next color. Make a CH and pull tight to create a slip knot. Continue with pattern.
Joining Method:
Mattress Stitch: MS
Slide your tapestry needle into one stitch of the first side of the fabric you are attaching, then move to the opposite side and slide your needle through one stitch directly across from it. Continue to alternate these two steps until each side is fully attached. Pull the yarn taught to bring the sides of the spikes together. Clip yarn, secure and weave in.
This pattern is a 1-row repeat that uses seamless color changes and a simple edging to make a cozy and yummy infinity scarf you will want to wear all the time!
Perfectly cozy and ready for a walk in the spring time breeze!
Row 2 will be the repeat we use for the rest of the rows. From here I will only tell you the color change order!
Lemmy Grab My Scarf, and then we can go!
3-12: Color A
13-15: Color C
16-21: Color B
22-24: Color A
34-45: Color B
46-51: Color D
52-54: Color B
55-64: Color C
65-67: Color B
68-85: Color C
86-94: Color B
95-97: Color D
98-109: Color C
110-112: Color B
113-121: Color A
122-133: Color B
134-142: Color C
143-154: Color B
155-163: Color A
164-166: Color B
167-169: Color A
170-178: Color B
179-190: Color C
191-202: Color D
203-214: Color B
215-223: Color C
224-229: Color B
230-247: Color C
248-250: Color D
Clip yarn and pull through.
Hold on. Lemmy grab my Scarf!
Join row 1 to row 250 using mattress stitch.
Join Color D anywhere along one edge of the scarf with a Slip Stitch. Single Crochet 1 ST for each row around (250)
Repeat on the second edge.
Clip yarn and pull through.
Weave in ends.
Wet block to the final dimensions using warm water and a drop of gentle detergent. Always hand wash and dry flat to prevent pilling and warping of the scarf.
I hope you love your new scarf!!! I loved designing it!
