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Crochet
Pattern
By Svetlana Zabelina

Skill level: Easy

Cupid’s Arrow bookmark

About this pattern Materials and Tools

I use USA terminology for my You will need:
pattern (don’t worry if you use
ü Yarn - Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi) - 125 yards (115 meters) per 50 g
UK terms, all the differences
5 g of red color yarn, 10 g of yellow color yarn
are explained in the pattern). ü Hook - 2 mm (US Steel hook - 4, UK - 14).
ü Tapestry or sewing needle.
Abbreviations
ch = chain
inc = increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sc2tog = single crochet two
stitches together
rnd = round
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet Yarn you may use
hdc = half double crochet Cotton yarn Cotton yarn Cotton yarn RENE
dc = double crochet ‘Landysh’ CHARM (Vita (Alpina). 50 g/105
(xx) – count of stitches in this (Troitskaya worsted Cotton) – 50 g/115 m, Sport / 5 ply (12
row/round factory) – 50 g/115 m, Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi)
m, Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi)
Finished size wpi)
Approx. 25 cm (9.8 inches)
using the materials stated in
the pattern.

Happy
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Tip (gauge) Tip (make it right)

When making bookmarks, you should use a much smaller hook If there are no special notes, the
than recommended for the yarn you choose. bookmark is crocheted under
both loops. In some rows, there
are special notes: ‘into the front
loop only’ or ‘into the back loop
Tip (stitches) only’. In this case, you need to
follow those instructions.
If you are a beginner crocheter you can see “Appendix” at the end
of the pattern for reference how to crochet a particular stitch.

Tip (abbreviations)

If there is a record in the brackets in the pattern, multiplied by

some number, for example (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3, it means you need to
repeat this action 3 times, that is 3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc.

USA/UK terminology comparison chart. Skill levels

Abbreviations USA Abbreviations UK Projects for first-time crocheters using
basic stitches. Minimal shaping.
ch - chain ch - chain
sc - single crochet dc - double crochet
Projects using yarn with basic stitches,
hdc - half double crochet htr - half treble
repetitive stitch patterns,
dc - double crochet tr - treble simple color changes, and simple
tr - treble (triple crochet) dtr - double treble shaping and finishing.
dtr - double treble tr tr - triple treble
sl st - slip stitch sl - slip stitch Projects using a variety of techniques,
such as basic lace patterns or color
patterns, mid-level shaping and
Other differences in crochet terminology used: finishing.

Terminology USA Terminology UK Projects with intricate stitch patterns,

techniques and dimension,
fasten off cast off such as non-repeating patterns, multi-
skip miss color techniques, fine threads, small
gauge tension hooks, detailed shaping and refined
yarn over (yo) yarn over hook (yoh) finishing.

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Thank you for downloading Make it smaller and put it on a post card
Size: 21 cm (8,26’’) long and 5,5 cm (2,16’’) wide.
Cupid’s Arrow.

You can use this pattern not only for making a

bookmark but a decoration to.

For example decorate a present.

Size: 32,5 cm (12,7’’) long and 8 cm (3,14’’) wide.

Materials used:
Patons Smoothie DK, 100g/200m, 100% Acrylic
Crochet hook 2 mm
Tapestry needle

Materials used:
Patons Smoothie DK, 100g/200m, 100% Acrylic
Crochet hook 3,5 mm
Tapestry needle
How to read this pattern
If you see Row 2: 6 inc (12 sts), ch 1, turn
Read it like this:
In second Row work 2 single crochet in next st,
repeat this instruction 6 times, make sure you
have crocheted 12 stitches in this row, chain 1
and turn your work.

Note: turning chain at the end of a row/round is

not counted as stitches for the final count of
stitches in a row/round.

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When you see ch 1, ch 2 or ch 3, etc., at the end

of the row, start the next row beginning from 2nd
st from the hook. It is made to increase the
number of sts.

Arrow

See «Appendix 1» for a better picture.

Ch 16 with yellow color yarn and work starting
from 2nd st from the hook:
Row 1: 15 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 inc (15 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 3: 14 sc, 1 dec (15 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 4: 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 inc (15 sts), ch 39, turn
Row 5: 51 sc, 1 dec (52 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 6: 1 dec, 50 sc (51 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 7: 49 sc, 1 dec (50 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 8: 51 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 9: 50 sc, 1 inc (52 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 10: 14 sc, 1 dec (15 sts)
Leave the remaining sts unworked. Ch 1 and
turn.
Row 11: 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 inc (15 sts), ch 2, turn
The tip of the arrow
Row 12: 14 sc, 1 dec (15 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 13: 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 inc (15 sts)

Single crochet the V-shaped edge evenly around.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

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See Appendix 1 for a better picture. Single crochet the tip, using the tail of yarn you
Ch 2 with yellow color yarn, leaving a long tail (I have left at the beginning of your work – 11 sc
left approximately 1 m). Work 6 sc along the along one side, (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) at the top, 11 sc
edge of the main piece (see picture), ch 3 and along the other side. Fasten off and weave in
turn. This is the first row of the arrow’s tip. loose ends.

Row 2: 10 sc, ch 1, turn

Row 3: 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec (8 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 4: 8 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 5: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec (6 sts), ch 1, turn
Heart
Row 6: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 7: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 8: 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 9: 2 dec (2 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 10: 2 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 11: 1 dec
Fasten off.

See Appendix 1 for a better picture.

Ch 2 with red color yarn and work starting from
2nd st from the hook:
Row 1: 1 sc, ch 2, turn
Row 2: 1 sc, 1 inc (3 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 3: 3 sc, 1 inc (5 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 4: 5 sc, 1 inc (7 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 5: 7 sc, 1 inc (9 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 6: 9 sc, 1 inc (11 sts), ch 2, turn
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Make an opening to insert the arrow later:

Row 7: 6 sc
Leave the remaining sts unworked. Ch 1 and
turn.
Row 8: 5 sc, 1 inc (7 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 9: 8 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 10: 7 sc, 1 inc (9 sts), ch 1, turn
Row 11: 9 sc
Ch 1 and work starting from next st.
Fasten off.
Row 15: 7 sc, 1 dec (8 sts), ch 1 and turn
Secure red color yarn at the center of Row 6.
Row 16: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec (6 sts), ch 1 and turn
Row 17: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4 sts)
Fasten off.

Ch 1 and work starting from next st:

Row 7: 4 sc, 1 inc (6 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 8: 7 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 9: 6 sc, 1 inc (8 sts), ch 2, turn
Rows 10-11: 9 sc, ch 1, turn
Secure yarn between the two top parts of the
Join both parts:
heart and single crochet the heart evenly around,
Row 12: 9 sc, ch 1, 9 sc along the other part (19
making increases at the rounded parts where
sts), ch 1 and turn
needed to keep the piece round and flat. Work 2
Rows 13-14: 19 sc, ch 1 and turn
sc at the bottom of the piece to shape the pointed
Again work the parts of the heart separately:
edge.
Row 15: 1 dec, 7 sc (8 sts)
Leave the remaining sts unworked. Ch 1 and
turn.
Row 16: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec (6 sts), ch 1 and turn
Row 17: 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4 sts)
Fasten off.
Secure yarn at the center of Row 14.

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Work crab stitch (see Appendix 2) to finish the

heart.

Insert the arrow through the opening in the

heart. Secure with invisible sts if needed.
Iron the bookmark over with a wet cloth.

Your Bookmark is ready!

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Appendix 1

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Appendix 2
STITCHES USED IN THE
PATTERN
Slip knot
Loop the yarn around your left index finger.
Continue to repeat the process to create more
chains.

Slip Stitch
Insert the hook in the next chain, yarn over and

Slip the yarn from your finger, and hold the loop pull the strand of yarn through the chain and the

between your thumb and index finger. loop on the hook.

Single Crochet
Insert the hook in the chain, yarn over, pull the
Use the crochet hook, held in your right hand, to strand of yarn through the chain, yarn over again
draw the loop up and around the hook. and pull the strand of yarn through both loops
on the hook. Starting from round 2 insert the
hook in the stitch of previous round.

Chain
Start with slip knot, yarn over, pull the strand of
yarn though the loop on your hook – you’ve got
one chain.

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Decrease
In the place where you need decrease pull up a
loop in next 2 stitches of previous round, yarn
over, pull the strand of yarn through all 3 loops Double crochet (dc)
on the hook, counts as one single crochet. Yarn over, insert the hook in the chain or in the
stitch of previous round and pull the yarn
through.

Increase
In the beginning (end or middle) of the row
make 2 single crochets in 1 stitch of previous
round.

Yarn over again and gently pull the wrapped

hook through the center of the first 2 loops on
your hook, yarn over again and draw your yarn
through the last 2 loops on the hook.

Half double crochet (hdc)

Yarn over, insert the hook in the chain or in the
stitch of previous round and pull the yarn
through. Yarn over again and gently pull the
wrapped hook through the center of all 3 loops
on your hook.
Fasten Off Yarn

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When you get to the end of your crochet design 4. Cut the yarn about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) from the
and you’ll need to fasten off the yarn. Fastening fabric and gently pull the fabric. The end
off crochet is a fancy way to say “cut the yarn and magically disappears, and your work is secure.
secure it.”

1. Cut the yarn about 15 cm (6 inches) from the

Crab stitch (Reverse Single
hook then using your hook, draw the cut end of Crochet Stitch)
the yarn through the last remaining loop on your Crab stitch is the most popular way to finish the
hook. edge. For this stitch single crochets are worked
not from right to left as usual but from left to
right.
1. Finish crocheting and with the loop on
the hook do not turn, insert the hook in
next stitch to the right moving the hook
away from you as the arrow shows.

2. Pull gently on the tail of yarn to snug up the

end.

This action keeps your work from coming apart

without having to make large unsightly knots. Yarn over, draw yarn through stitch as the arrow
shows.

Weaving in ends
When the work is completed it is necessary to
weave in all ends.

1. Thread one end through a tapestry needle 1. Yarn over, draw yarn through two loops
on the hook as the arrow shows.
2. Weave the 15 cm (6 inches) tail of yarn up and
down through 3 or 4 stitches — kind of in a
zigzag pattern (try not to split the yarn of the
stitches).

3. To make the end really secure go back the way 2. 1 crab stitch is made, the loop is on the
you came, weaving the end backwards through hook.
those same few stitches.

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4. Continue till the end of the edge.

3. Repeat step 2.

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