Beautiful Crochet Cross Bookmark tutorial - Right Handed

Right handed version of my shell stitch cross bookmark. You'll need some size 10 crochet thread and a 1.65mm crochet hook.
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Here is the written pattern everyone has been waiting for.
Making the Body
1.) CH 5, join to form a circle.
2.) CH 3, 17 HDC in circle.
3.) CH 3, 3 DC in same space. CH 2, 4 DC in next stitch.
Turn, slst to the CH 2 space.
(The following will be worked in the CH 2 space from the previous shell design)
4.) CH 3, 3 DC in same space. CH 2, 4 DC. Turn, slst to the CH 2 space.
(Repeat step 4, 11 times or your chosen length.)
cut yarn.
Making the Arm
1.) Join with a slst into the 9th shell, CH 2, slst into 8th shell.
2.) Turn and slst into the CH 2 space.
3.) Ch 3, 3 DC. CH 2, 4 DC. (All in the same CH 2 space.)
(Repeat steps 2 & 3 until you have 4 shells or to your liking.)
Repeat steps on the other side of the body.
First Border
CH 2, slst to next shell. Continue around the entire cross doing a CH 2 and slst into the previous shell. The slst is in the outermost DC of the shell. Use a CH 3 on each inner corner. At the bottom of the cross, SC 2 spaces from the last shell, then in each stitch around until 2 spaces from the shell. Continue around in the same fashion with CH 2, slst into next shell around. At the arm ends,SC in each DC, 2 SC in CH space.
Final Border (switch colors if you'd like)
Start at the very bottom center of cross. SLST to join.
CH 1, sc in each st around the bottom circle
3-4 SC in each CH 2 space. (depending on how tight your stitches were)
5-6 sc in the inner corner ch spaces.
At the end of the arms and top- (SC, CH 4, SC) in the same space. SC to center point, (SC, CH 4, SC) in center point stitch, SC, and (SC, CH 4, SC) in last end stitch.
Continue in this fashion around.
Once back at he end, slst, CH 30 for tassel.
Cut about 10 pieces for the end of your tassel, 4-5” long. Place them at the end of your CH's and ties them in the middle using the tail of your work. Tie another small piece around the tassels to hold them down.

[@Nana2boys1160]

I was given a cross like this over 35 years ago from an older lady who made these for everyone. I have looked for a long time for this pattern. I am soooooo happy to find your video on how to make it. I too want to make them and give them to others as a ministry.

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@gtlam41]

THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!! I'm a Christian and I've been looking all over the internet for a cross bookmark to do as gifts for Easter. THIS foots the bill, GORGEOUS. I did mine with 3ply yarn & a E hook with crochet cotton metallic thread as the border, It's BEAUTIFUL. I couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you again. God Bless You !!!

[@mlousperanza3830]

Thank you so much for sharing this for free. I know it means a lot to many of us!

[@NigelMonteiro]

You have patience and a good teacher.

[@herbalistics9261]

It is so good that you do not work too fast, now we can follow along better without stressing out.!!!

[@sallyann1953]

I love the cross. You are doing a great job. Your direction is very clear. Thank you so much.

[@ferncreations]

What a sweet, beautiful project, I am going to make one to lay in our family heirloom Bible that has been in our family for 6 generations!! Thanks for the inspiration! God's Blessing's from Washington State!

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@cristanzajensentakacs2378]

Seriously bless your heart, keep being a good lady & enjoy your hobby. Thank u..

[@lynnenglish9277]

Thanks so much for this beautiful, easy to follow visual lesson! Our crochet-savvy church ladies have used it many times to bless others with a beautiful hand-made bookmark. Blessings to you for sharing.

[@cathybosman1361]

Thank you soo much. It's beautiful . I am retiring at the end of this month, so want to make a cross for my colleagues as a goodbye gift. Lots of love ❤❤ from South Africa

[@BrooklyngirlLovesCrochet]

Beautiful! Prettiest crocheted cross I've seen so far. Thank you for such a detailed tutorial. God bless!

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@kathyrichards1520]

Have never seen a yarn over like that. Works well.

[@lizllanio]

What a beautiful tutorial, background music combined with the soft spoken voice was very soothing. This was my first time actually crocheting with a such a small hook, but your tutorial was very helpful and easy to follow. Thank you 😊

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@jeannebertuna3470]

This was one of the best tutorials that I have used. The instructions were very clear and I was able to crochet along. I did use a thicker cord, but now that I completed my cross, I will use the materials that were suggested. Thank you so much!

[@TheUpNorthHome]

Thank you for watching.

[@alexandriamiller5176]

I enjoyed making this cross, and it came out beautiful. I will send you a picture of it! Thanks a lot and have a great day!

[@maryjohnking5869]

Thank you! I made this doily and an very pleased with it. I used a 3 yarn and a2.75 hook so it came out much larger. But I'm very pleased with this being my first project with a smaller yarn than I'm used to. 😁🌻

[@MrGreenLand]

This is an absolutely beautiful pattern, it's the loveliest shell-pattern crochet cross I've come cross. Thank you so much for your free tutorial, you explained everything so well, much better than other patterns I've found and struggles to follow. I've never blocked anything and find the process a bit scary, so I especially appreciate you showing us an easy way to flatten it! I was extra touched at the end when you shared with us who you are gifting it to 😊❤ I'm making one for my cousin's first holy communion, I think she will love it!

[@TheUpNorthHome]

Thank you so much. God bless.

[@peggynance6510]

Love this. Going to make it as a BD gift for my friend. You really made it so easy sharing this. Yet looks so great people will ask where I found it, and when I say made it, they will really want to know how. Ty so much. God Bless all your grafting.❤

[@rosepetalbee]

Love this cross!! ❤I've used your video to make crosses for several years now. Not sure if I ever commented on here. If I did, I'll just add another one!! Thank you for this video!!🥰

[@tumbleweedingtothemoon]

I made it!!!! My second time crocheting with string!!! Thank you so much for your teaching and sharing!!!

[@beckywilliams9953]

Ohhhhhhh thank you for posting this!!!! This is the pattern I lost and have been searching for. There ws a poem that went along with it. The chain stitchs to the tassel (was 33 representing the age Jesus when he was nailed up the cross) 12of the stitches representing the apposiles. I forgot the rest of the poem. Maybe on day I will find it again.

[@TheUpNorthHome]

Thank you for watching and glad I could help.

[@pamsmith1908]

Goole part of the poem the rest may come up

[@lynnluton304]

Thank you for sharing your pattern for the beautiful crochet bookmark. One of our church ladies makes bookmarks for our high school seniors in their school colors very similar to your pattern that we present with a Bible for graduation. She includes a symbolism card with them that I will share here but the author is unknown to us. Enjoy and share! Symbolism of the Handwork Cross Down through the center of the cross are thirteen “Shells” representing Christ and the twelve apostles. On each side of the cross are three “Shells” representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on the one side Faith, Hope, and Love on the other. From the top of the cross to the tassel There are thirty stitches. Christ was thirty years old when he began his ministry. The tassel has thirty-three threads, Christ was crucified when he was thirty-three. The scallops around the cross symbolize God’s Love that forever surrounds us.

[@mariannasolis1805]

Thank you so much for sharing the symbolism of the Handwork Cross.

[@celinejoemascarenhas]

Enjoyed the cross. I made so many with different colour combination n gifted to my dear ones as "BOOK MARK". Thanks for sharing.

[@marbethbingman3407]

I was gifted some cottonyarn today. And in the mail received an invitation to a little girls baptism. So..with your tutorial I was able to crochet her a bookmark for the occasion. Thank you. Your tutorial was perfect.

[@kdog12345]

Thank you for your detailed tutorial. I've been making these like crazy in time for Easter. My mom & her sisters will love them! I've been using solid and variegated threads with a metallic gold border and they're stunning! KUDOS to YOU!

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@saz8176]

I was finding for cross bookmark for my parents as a Easter gift, and this was perfect...thank u so much....I made one and I loved it.... 😊

[@bellec1000]

Amazing video tutorial!! I just made this for my grandmothers birthday, I'm sure she'll love it! Thank you for this!!

[@everythingnini9411]

Best tutorial I've ever done! Made my first crocheted cross ever and it turned out beautifully. Thank you😊

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@karinapruzhansky2757]

Thank you for tutorial ,dear. It was very easy and fast. It took something about an hour to make it. This is so beautiful. God Bless you ❤️

[@audreyrossi1778]

I made several in various colors for my grandchildren and friends. Thank you for a great pattern.

[@1rosybaby]

Wonderful! Your sponsor child must have been delighted to get this beautiful gift. Well done. :)

[@mariaelenavecchione2213]

Such a beautiful and rare cross. Thank you so much for your gift. God bless you.

[@m.mindszenty14]

Jenna you're so kind. I really appreciated your patient and I'm happy to have this beautiful cross. Thank you very much. Greetings from Mexico

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@juliefrink8708]

Thank you!! I have written patterns for these, but it was so hard for me to read and follow. You made is so easy! Blessings to you!

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@puzzled1953]

Very nice. Made my first bookmark this afternoon and it turned out beautifully. Your instructions and particulars to detail impressed me. Thank you very much. Hope your sponsored child in India enjoyed her bookmark that was made with so much love! :)

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[@missjayybb]

Just finished mine, made mine with different yarn and hook and didn't add the border. I did add tassles at the bottom so it can be used as a bookmark or a wall hanging. Turned out beautiful. Your tutorial was very easy to follow, I didn't even have to pause to catch up! Mailing the cross to my grandma on Monday I bet she'll love it. Thanks!

[@carial69]

Wonderful, and tedious, but easy. Thanks so much for posting. I've made several and they've all turn out great thanks to your super instructions.

[@cathy59930]

You made this pattern soo easy to follow. Alot easier than the written ones I found. Thank you.

[@charlottegullo7751]

I am very grateful to you for this pattern. Your talents are wonderful.

[@alec19811]

You are a very talented lady and you are such a great teacher thank you for such a wonderful video

[@hischild828]

Thanks for your time and talent that you share so freely. Going to try it soon.

[@patti8732]

Thank you for this tutorial. You have a very soothing voice and I appreciate the great instructions. Have a nice day!

[@hhatk]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I crocheted happily along with you......I'm chuffed with the end result.

[@poppywhisman544]

Your tutorial is so easy to follow. I started watching it yesterday and have made two already! I’ve got 3 more to go. I’m making them for my daughter to give as gifts. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@croccatcher]

Beautiful on my too do list

[@BooksbyAFoster]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@brendaurbanik2162]

Thank you for a really beautiful tutorial!

[@glendaprince8412]

Thank you for sharing this pattern with us. I am hoping to make several as Easter gifts for women at my Church.

[@pollyvynl1213]

Isn’t that strange - I had thought of doing the very same thing to the ladies of my church ! . God Bless you

[@carolengram7614]

Thanks!! I love the way mines came out!! Beige with Red trim, for Valentines Day Love gifts!!!

[@mb7a4fmlg]

You did a beautiful job. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work! God bless you!

[@jenswoollyworld]

So beautiful and delicate 😍 Making one for my grandmother for Mother’s Day this Sunday 😊

[@amypink1111]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have made my first crochet thread project with your help.

[@mariaquarterman7079]

I remember making this cross when I was a little girl just learning how to crochet I'm so glad I found the pattern again.

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@andreajaques3440]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. The cross is very pretty

[@judycollins9039]

Wonderful video! Easy to understand. Did have to pause it several times but haven’t crocheted in some time so took me some time to catch up. Very clear instructions. Great calm voice. My cross turned out great and if I had used the right size thread and hook it would have been even better! Plan on making several for some of the nuns i know for Christmas. Thank you so much.

[@CClove115]

This is so delicate and dainty! So pretty, I love it! Thank you

[@ladysansa.]

I just made one and it came out perfect. Thank you sweet heart.

[@dalenehoman5733]

Thank you so much,you have the sweetest voice😇

[@loveablebubbaloo]

Thank you so much for this pattern. My mother in law loved it do much!!!

[@mrsheatherteske]

I used this same video and pattern to make easter book marks a few years ago. thanks again!

[@phillipjourdan8332]

Thank you for a beautiful design and taking the time to explain ive switched the hook size and created bigger crosses for wall deco thanks

[@beautifullybroken7431]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was very easy to follow. God bless you.

[@DiGoCrochet]

Absolutely Beautiful!! Love how you explain each step! Thank you for sharing this!! 🙏🏻🦋

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@iaugustsson8909]

I've always wanted to try crochet thread, this is a perfect beginner project with this thread. Thank you. Very beautiful!

[@karenescalera8193]

So much fun to work this one with you. Perfect gifts for my Bible class friends, and Christmas presents. Thank you for posting and sharing.

[@maggieriley8525]

Love it! and your voice is so soothing---your voice makes me feel peaceful! God bless you!

[@TheUpNorthHome]

Thank you, that means a lot. I was always a little embarrassed about my voice. God bless you too.

[@pollyvynl1213]

Your voice is beautiful ! - why were you embarrassed?. As others have said you are very soothing to listen to and I am sure you are a very patient teacher ( I need someone VERY patient !!) thank you !.

[@terrychristen9422]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial and the printed pattern! I am going to make this cross for my family for Christmas, and then more to send in thee Christmas shoe boxes our church sends out all over the world through Samaritans' Purse. Again, Thank you abnd God bless you! I have liked and subscribed.

[@3456tinkerbell1]

I loved making this bookmark for my nephew!!!

[@cheryldarr2125]

Very nicely done!thank-you so much!!!😊😇

[@TheUpNorthHome]

No problem. Happy crocheting!

[@tinawilcox7026]

Thank you so much, this is perfect and beautiful 😍 God bless you ❤

[@TheUpNorthHome]

I'm glad you like it

[@territhomas3293]

Thank you. I love it. As soon as I saw this I grabbed my thread and crocheted along. It came out just like yours! Great tutorial. 😁

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@aidalinacmihalek9453]

I like this piece very much easy and well explained thank you God Bless first time making it :)

[@aidalinacmihalek9453]

Yes I made three of them that night and gave them to a friend for her Nices she was very please so was I God is Good Blessing to everyone

[@nelliebeatty6640]

this is the same one I was looking for from a workb*sket pattern. misplaced after many moves...THANK YOU!

[@tammygrzela833]

Modification suggestion for beginners like myself, adding where we slip stitch to join😉. but you do mention it in the video, thank-you it was great and easy to follow

[@craftygramma194]

I love that you are so encouraging! Thanks.

[@nancywoolums1622]

I left a comment about a year ago thanking you for your video. It has been such a help. I've made dozens of bookmarks since then and have 'tweaked' your technique to make my own. You had mentioned sending this one to your Compassion child in India and I mentioned not being able to send these little gifts through them to our children anymore. I sponsor several children through the Village of Hope Uganda and all of my children have one now plus many others who are unsponsored that I write to until they have their own sponsors. Now, I've started making them and selling them for $5 a piece with all money going to VOH Uganda. I had a rummage sale last week and had 28 of them in it. A lady came and bought all of them! That was $140 raised! I had a before and after picture of the table with the bookmarks that I was hoping to be able to share with you but I'm sure you can picture it. Anyway, I wanted to say thanks again for your video. It is being put to good use. May God bless you for sharing it with us.

[@TheUpNorthHome]

Wow, thats awesome! You are doing amazing things. I am glad you could use this pattern. What a blessing. Thank you for sharing. May God continue to bless the work of your hands.

[@josephineferdinand5417]

I made one, thanks, a nice idea to give away. For easter or Christmass.

[@MissisChannel]

LOVE!!1 ADDING TO MY CRAFT PLAYLIST!

[@mjsmom77]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. I can't wait to try one!

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@gigibeah524]

It came out so beautiful! I made these for a friend and added a little charm to the end of it :)

[@eugeniaroberson5787]

so simple yet so elagant thanks for sharing

[@mamabenzing5872]

Beautiful! Just what I was looking for!! Wipes up fast too! Have lots to make for small Christmas presents for friends at church!

[@SynfullyWkd67]

Thanks for the tut. Making a bunch to hand out at Church on Easter Sunday.

[@TheUpNorthHome]

+SynfullyWkd67 Your welcome. What a great idea.

[@garnetmutitu8143]

thank you for sharing your patterns... very beautiful and creative

[@amypink1111]

Thank you for this great tutorial. Made my first crochet thread project with your help.

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@tinytess9475]

thanks so much for sharing your beautiful pattern. I was looking to find one to make as thank you gifts for friends who helped me over the past week, when I came out of hospital. You made it so easy to understand :).. now I'm going to make 8. xox

[@suemussatto3543]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It turned out to be so much easier than I thought and the crosses I'm going to be making will go to my family and friends for Christmas gifts. Bless you for sharing your talent with us...

[@gayledesantis1140]

Thank you. Good tutorial.

[@einhornmama6346]

Just came across your tutorial, love it! I used a thicker cotton so I could see what I'm doing and it's beautiful! Thank you so much for posting.❤

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@toalltheworldkidsbycarriewickh]

Thank you for sharing the information. I too wanted to make these cross bookmarks for sponsored orphans in Bangladesh that we love even though we have never met them but didn't know how to make them.

[@theresaarney556]

Thank you for this I got the cross done but just couldn't do the border but it look good. Thank you again.

[@talanast.germain2607]

Thank you for the tutorial. My cross came out pretty good even though I do not crochet much with thread. Thanks again.

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@gatsbypereira934]

Thank you soo much. I really enjoyed crocheting the cross book mark. Gave it to my mother today as it is Parents Day. Just certain places I could not see clearly . God bless you.

[@karenlara9739]

CreativeCrochet...I just made a couple of these as a request from a friend..I posted the picture and shared your link to this cross pattern...It is quite simple and I love all the color combos that are possible....You are quite CLEAR in your video comments....thank you....

[@mexicallyrose]

Just completed this following your video all the way. It looks beautiful. I did it in No 10 crochet thread with a 1.40mm hook.Thank you for sharing this.(couldn't find my 1.65 hook)

[@izzuzza]

Thank you for this BEAUTIFUL Crochet Cross Bookmark! I enjoyed making it! I crocheted for my mom first, but I´ll crochet for myself next time! :-D

[@crafts_designs_giftinglife1950]

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[@andreagreatorex3529]

Thankyou so much for this I have a few christenings and have made them a cross each and I know that they will be well received xx

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[@ritaplantamura6027]

Excellent tutorial. You are wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing. God Bless and happy New year.

[@handingbernie8440]

Thank you for sharing this pattern.

[@mommy2lou]

Thank you! What a beautiful pattern.