During a Life Skills session in our homeschool, my grandkids learned how to sew a bookmark using a set of pictures I found on Pinterest. Wanting them to also become more familiar with the art of crochet, I created this book bend stopper.

It became an instant hit and many were made in various sizes, for the many paperback books we read. Needless to say, this is an extremely easy project to make. I hope you find it is as useful to you as it is to us.

{For the loom-knitted version, download my “PBend Stopper” pattern.}

Skill Level: Easy (Beginner)

Finished Length of Sample: 14.5” before hem; 14” after hem

Materials:
Any 4ply yarn in choice of colors
Sample used LionBrand Fun in Orange (Color #133E/Lot #11133B2); 1.75oz/50g, 85yd, 78m; 4-ply 100% Acrylic
Size I-9/5.5mm crochet hook (medium)
Tapestry needle
Elastic hair band
Lg button, of choice
Sewing needle and matching thread

Stitches Used:
Single Crochet (sc)
Gauge: 16 rows = 4in/10cm
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
ea – each
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
rpt – repeat

Pattern Notes: Read all instructions thoroughly prior to completing pattern.