Leaf me alone, I'm reading.
Lace Bookmark by LibraryLeigh http://dragonsorchidgardenknitting.blogspot.com/ Gauge: about 8 stitches per inch in lace pattern. Finished size is 2-1/2" by 6-1/2" (sans tassel). Yarn: sock yarn. Used Mini Mochi (fingering/4ply, merino/nylon blend), about 23 yards. Needles: 2 US #2 (2.75 mm) dpns. Notions: Tapestry and darning needles, bead(s).
Cast on 19 stitches using long tail cast on. Knit 3 rows (garter stitch). 4th row: K2, P15, K2. Begin chart #1. Repeat chart 2 times. Read charts from right to left, bottom to top. Only right side (odd numbered) rows are charted. Wrong side rows: K2 at the beginning and end of each row, then purl all stitches in between.
Symbols:
Slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over A Slip one, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over | Purl three stitches together (last stitch before tassel)
Chart #1
After completing your second chart repeat, begin chart again and complete through row 14 (a wrong side knit/purl row). Knit chart # 2.
Draw yarn loop through the last stitch and cut yarn leaving an 8 inch tail. With the darning needle, thread bead(s) onto tail then make a tassel. To make the tassel, wind yarn 30 times around a 2" piece of cardboard. Pass an 8" piece of yarn under the wound yarn on one side of the cardboard. Tie tightly. Cut yarn at other side of cardboard. Tie another 8" piece of yarn around the tassel about 1/2 inch above the first tie. Using a tapestry or darning needle, pass the ends of both pieces of yarn into the middle of the tassel. Trim the ends evenly. Thread the yarn tail (with the beads) through the bottom of the tassel and back through the beads. Weave end into the bookmark. I like to wet block my bookmark. You could use starch, but I like the soft feel of the mohair, and it will keep your place either way :-)
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