How to Knit a Bookmark | Simple, Easy & Fun Project

//ABOUT THIS VIDEO//
In this video we will knit a bookmark using straight needles. It is quite quick and easy project. A simple project to introduce knitting to kids as well.

TIPS:-
you can choose any design, but best are the ones that don't pop out too much as this bookmark will sit between pages
you can make it wide/skinny, long/short per your preference

For Demonstration: -
We are using stockinette pattern.
We are casting on 20 sts

STEPS
Cast on 20 sts
Row 1-2: knit till end of row
Row 3: knit till end of row
Row 4: k2, p16, k2
Repeat Row 3-4 till desired length of bookmark is reached

For Triangular end
Row 1: k2, k2tog, k12, k2tog, k2 (18)
Row 2: k2, p14, k2
Row 3: k2, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k2 (16)
Row 5: k2, p12, k2
Repeat above pattern till 4 sts remaining

Creating I-cord
Slide 4 sts onto Double Pointed Needles
Row 1: knit all, slide sts to opposite side of needle
Row 2: knit all, slide sts to other side of needle
Repeat above till desired length reached

Leave 3" of yarn before cutting
Sew end together
Introduce the frill at the end

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//OTHER RELATED VIDEOS//
How to Knit an Infant Hat:
   • How to Knit an INFANT HAT (with a tie string)  
How to Knit pom-poms:
   • Creating different size pompoms  
How to knit an I-cord:
   • How to knit a TUBULAR I-CORD (STRAW-LIKE)  

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