Fish Applique Bookmark by Pan Perkins

Fish Applique Bookmark

Crochet
June 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in Gauge: With Sport Wt. and 2.75mm hook: 5 sc and 5 rows = ~ 1” (2.5 cm) With Crochet Thread and 1.5mm hook: 10 sc and 11 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) Gauge is not critical.
2.75 mm (C)
1.5 mm
5 - 9 yards (5 - 8 m)
Finished Size: Sport Weight = ~ 2 ½” Wide by 4 ½” Long w/o tassel (6.4cm x 11.4cm) Crochet thread Size 10 = ~ 1 ½” W
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This bookmark is to Honor, my brother, JON ERIKSON.
On June 15, 2014 he will be inducted into the
International Swimming Hall of Fame.
3 Cheers! We are all so proud of him!
On August 11-13, 1981, Jon was the first person EVER, to swim the
English Channel Three Ways non Stop! (38 hours and 27 minutes)
He and his father, TED ERIKSON, both swim like FISH!
Unfortunately, I did not get that gene, but I do like to take baths.

The bookmark works up fairly quickly.
Without the tassel, it can be used as an applique.
I have included the mirror image so the Fish can swim in either direction.
It can be made in a Sport Weight Yarn or a Crochet Thread, using appropriate crochet hooks: so sizes can vary.
Enjoy and Happy Hooking!