#knitted bookmark

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Knitted Bookmark! :D

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Pattern is "Easy knitted bookmark" by Norman from Nimble Needles.

Notes on the piece under the cut

I'm really happy with how this turned out! It took me around four hours, and it was my first time working with tiny yarn and tiny needles so I count it as a big success.

If anyone else wants to try the pattern, please know that when the pattern says to yarn over, it means just move the yarn to the front of the needle, and not to move the yarn and knit a stitch. For instance, in the pattern it often goes "yarn over, knit two together," which in this case means "move yarn to the front of the needle, and then insert the needle directly into the next two stitches." I think this is probably a regional variation? Norman, who runs the blog, is from Austria, whereas most of my sources for learning what "yarn over" means are USAmerican or Canadian. The pattern could be adjusted to fit the other way of yarning over by casting on 18 stitches instead of 16, though I'm not sure how that would affect the appearance of the final bookmark.

I used US 1 (2.25mm) needles instead of the recommended US 0 (2.00mm) needles because I couldn't find the recommended size in any in-person stores, but I really like how the tension and thickness turned out so I probably won't change it if I make more of these in the future. The yarn is some lace-weight yarn my mom had leftover from an unknown project.

I did eight repeats of the main pattern, and then the final decreasing version to make the tip. For dimension approximates: until the decreases at the tip, the bookmark is 1.75" (4.5cm) wide. The main body of the bookmark is 7.75" (19cm) long, and the cord is 4.25" (11cm) long. The tassel was eyeballed, but came out to be 1.25" (4cm).

For those who are also invested in the book, it's a memoir that centers around the author's experiences with his apprenticeship as an antiquarian book seller, and the various shenanigans he gets into and characters he meets. It's by far one of my favorite books and I highly recommend it. (Please note: if you are, like me, unfamiliar with British slang, be aware that in the book, "torch" means "flashlight," not "great big burning object." Don't almost get a heart attack like I did.)

Alrighty, I think that covers it! Cheers!

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i feel restless and bored and i want Interactions but 🌸 is out running and no one is posting in any of the discord servers im in and if i call my mom she'll want to talk about the surgery i had this morning and not my important thoughts about weaving

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I have made a silly little guy for artfight based on my snazzy embroidery scissors

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Idk if I'll get to draw much however, but I'll try<3

[greppelheks]

Last day at work🥹

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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Kaneki is so cuteee I wonder if his thighs squish out when he sits on a hard surface too

[roseverdict]

i will not commit a felony. felonies are the future-killer. something something i cba to look up the rest of the original monologue

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i wanted to make a poll like "assign Nyx's hobbies to the marauders" but lets not kid ourselves theyre all remus coded

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i can’t screenshot all the yarn i want it’ll clog up my photos so fast…….anyway look at this one

like. the little bit of red?? on ASPHALT?? girl your brain

[fallonturing]

New in my Ko-fi shop: Lace bookmarks!

I'm also currently offering a limited time 10% discount on all commissions in my shop until 10/31 with the promo code HOLIDAYKNITS24.

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8.1 billion people in the world but tumblr still manages to make it feel like it's a small world after all from time to time

[pastinawitheggs]

Sewed and embroidered our first ever corner bookmark!

[crochetmusings]

How to Make Crochet Flower Bracelet, Crochet Flower Bookmark And Crochet Flower Bag Charm 😊

🌸 Join us in this delightful and straightforward tutorial where you'll master creating three charming crochet projects: a daisy bracelet, a daisy bookmark, and a daisy bag charm. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, these enchanting accessories are not only beautiful but also make wonderful gifts!

Don't miss out! Be sure to check out our other video on How to Crochet a Flower

Website: Crochet Kits For Beginners

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staring intently at massive embroidery project. is this a normal way to confess your feelings to someone or am i just losing it

[mercerislandbooks]

May Events at Island Books

Hello hello, everyone! Independent Bookstore Day was an absolute party! We had cookies and giveaways and free books and author visits, not to mention someone found our LIbro.fm Golden Ticket. Cindy also started a petition to get our Island Books banner recognized as the world's largest bookmark by the Guinness Book of World Records (10 feet by 4 feet; see above where another enthusiastic bookmark activist signs our petition while Cindy looks on)! The fun continues until May 5, so stop by to get a stamp on your Seattle Indie Bookstore passport and add your name to our petition.

May is another busy month for us here at Island Books, so here's a list of the goings-on you can join us for over the next few weeks!

Tuesday, May 6 -

Mercer Island High School Book Fair. All day. A percentage of all sales today will go to the PTA. Come out to support our local high school!

Wednesday, May 14 -

Wild in Seattle: David Williams in conversation with Knute Berger. 6:30-7:30 PM. We are so pleased to have Seattle's chronicler, David Williams (Seattle Walks), return to Island Books. He will be discussing his newest book, Wild in Seattle, with another local expert, Knute Berger. 

Thursday, May 15 -

Virtual Knitting Book Club. 6-7 PM. This month we're reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. All levels of knitters (and crocheters, and any other type of yarn-handicraft doers) are welcome! All discussions are held on Zoom.

Saturday, May 17 -

Clelia Castro-Malaspina, Girls with Goals. Mercer Island FC and Island Books will celebrate the launch of Girls with Goals with author Clelia Castro-Malaspina. This event will not be at Island Books. We'll update this event as we learn more.

Sunday, May 18 -

Gina Tarnacki, 100 Things to Do in Washington State Before You Die. 12-2 PM. Local Author Gina Tarnacki will be in to sign copies of her new book, 100 Things to Do in Washington State Before You Die.

Wednesday, May 21 -

Sabina Nawaz, You're the Boss. 6:30-8 PM. Island Books and the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to present an evening with our old friend, Sabina Nawaz, global C-Suite coach and author of the new book You're the Boss: Becoming the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). Sabina will be in conversation with Julia Liuson, President of Developer Division and GitHub, Microsoft. RSVP for the Event Here. Pre-purchase your book for signing here.

Friday, May 23 -

Island Kids Book Club. 5-5:45 PM. This month we're reading Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book club is perfect for 3rd and 4th graders who love to read and want to make new friends. There will be a second meeting of this book club for 1st and 2nd graders; date and time to be announced later.

Thursday, May 29 -

Open Book Club. 7:30-9 PM. This month we're reading Victim by Andrew Boryga. Everyone is welcome to attend even if you haven't read the book.

Saturdays -

Story Time with Nancy Stewart. 9:30 to 10 AM. Great activity for toddlers, and you’ll find yourself singing along, too!

UPCOMING

July -

Where's Waldo returns! All month long. Look for little Waldos hiding at Island Books and across Mercer Island at participating businesses. It's a great summer activity with active kiddos, and it encourages us to get out and support local!

Projects -

Cindy and Laurie have moved a lot of things around recently, but the most noticeable change in the kids' section is that there are no longer shelves between the kids' nonfiction section and board books! We're loving the more open space.

The kids' cards in back have moved to the entrance of the children's section.

We've moved all of the leveled readers to the Beginning Reading shelves; now the space in front of the house is nice and open!

We'd love to see you in the store for any or all of the events we have going on this month. It's going to be a blast!

— Becca