Quick Star Stitch Crochet Bookmark - Beginner Friendly Tutorial

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Hi guys! This is an updated video tutorial for the Simply Daisy Bookmark. It goes a bit slower and provides more detail than the previous video. I hope that it helps clear up any confusion from the last video, but please let me know if you have any questions. I hope you enjoy making and using your bookmarks!🥰 If you prefer a written pattern, here is a link to the free pattern on my blog: thispixiecreates.com/how-to-crochet-the-simply-daisy-bookmark-video-tutorial/

[@Izzy_boooooo]

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[@C_C-G]

I thought you couldn’t get any clearer than in the original video, but it turns out: you can! You have such a sweet voice and your way of explaining is so patient and thoughtful. I love the pattern and am going to use it for bag straps. Thank you for all the work (also in the pattern and your blog) you put into this, you have helped me a lot, I really appreciate it!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Aww thank you so much for your sweet comment! You made my day. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial - I was hoping it would be a bit clearer this time around. 🥰

[@C_C-G]

It certainly is, but already was the first time! I finished my bag, and these bag straps really are the icing on the cake 😊 Hope you really enjoy what you do, you really made me happy with my work too!

[@KaiW-dl9gd]

Almost gave up learning but this video saved me!! Made my first item ever! I don’t think I used the same type of yarn but I’m proud of the results!! Thank you so much for this!

[@rowanbartholomew]

What size hook did you use? I’ve replayed the beginning multiple times and can’t find anything that says the size of the hook

[@Gomakemyday]

@@rowanbartholomew. It’s in the description: 4.0 mm hook

[@dianaallen8440]

I really love this! I thought the previous tutorial for this was great also. I will be making this for coworkers as part of their Christmas gifts. Thank you so much, you are a great instructor and easy to follow!!❤

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Thanks so much Diana! That'll be such a nice addition to their gifts. Wishing you a Merry Christmas! ❤

[@booksandilleana]

This is the third thing I’ve made since beginning to crochet. It was very easy to follow along and I finished it in about an hour. Thank you for this amazing tutorial!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

@@booksandilleana Way to go!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! 🥰

[@gwenreed2176]

Thank you!! I have been crocheting for years your tutorial I finely understand how to make this stitch 😁😁😁😁

[@vonzmommie08]

Such a clear tutorial! Just made this. Thank you ❤

[@kristiking10]

Hi , I made my bookmark from your first video . Great instructions ! Thank you

[@anaritapedrinho7728]

The pattern is beautiful! Thank you so much ❤

[@jessicapayne420]

Thank you for this! I tried your other video and this one was so much simpler and easier to follow! I appreciate you doing it a little slower and more explicit. It made such a cute bookmark!!!!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

You're so welcome Jessica - I'm glad it was easier to follow. And congrats on making your bookmark!! 🥰

[@twilght2244]

This was the easiest tutorial I have ever done! Thank you so much. Mine turned out so stinking cute ❤❤❤

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I'm so happy to hear that!! You're welcome. 🥰

[@KiniaSwaby]

After on and off crocheting for a few years. This year I finally ended up making my first project today this book. I made two mistakes everything else is fine though. Thank you so much. Cheers to many more projects to come.

[@ThisPixieCreates]

That's awesome Kinia!! I'm so glad you were able to finish your bookmark! Wishing you luck on your future projects. 🥰

[@KiniaSwaby]

@@ThisPixieCreates thank you!

[@natalieducey1492]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I just completed my first bookmark following your lead. I really appreciate the detail you've provided and the pace was perfect. I watched your first tutorial (awesome, too) but with this one, I could understand the stitches that make the pattern so pretty. It's so generous and thoughtful of you to do this tutorial twice. Thank you! :)

[@AlokaKithmini]

That bookmark is very beautiful .

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Thanks Aloka! 😊

[@vikkigeldenhuys7175]

Thank you for the great tutorial. It's actually the first fine detailed crochet project I attempted that looks like the pattern! 🤩 Making it for my mom 🧡

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Yay, I'm so glad you gave it a try Vikki! I hope your mom loves her bookmark. 🥰

[@loriallberry7415]

Thank you so much for these amazing videos! I’m struggling to learn crochet and you did an incredible job that made it so easy for me to follow!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I'm so happy to hear that! :)

[@Tchacopp]

That's really kind of you to make a slower video, thank you

[@ThisPixieCreates]

@@Tchacopp you’re welcome! ❤️

[@user-cm7ru3hd2b]

first day am seeing U you did a wonderful job explaining t his tutorial well done must make one thanks 4 shearing. from Trinidad and Tobago West Indies

[@drsmitasundaram783]

Hi Dayna. I loved this pattern and found the videos very easy to follow and make the bookmarks. I am making these for my nieces who love to read 😄 Thank you ❤

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern, Dr. Smita! I hope your nieces enjoy their bookmarks. 🥰

[@lindaoharris]

Merry Christmas I was so happy to find this pattern and so excited to make it as my son got a new Bible for Christmas and need bookmark. So thank you so much. I appreciate you going slowly so that we understand it. I will be looking for more of your videos , have a blessed day

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Thanks Linda! Merry Christmas to you too! I hope your son gets a lot of use out of his bookmark. 🥰

[@deborahcarlson8781]

I enjoyed watching this video, you are very patient and explaining the directions very thorough. Thank you

[@katiechan9830]

Thanks for the updated video. I have made many of these bookmarks for gifts to my friends. They are beautiful!

[@user-lv4vn3gm7l]

Hey thanks for your tutorial and I wonder how to make it longer ,?

[@lyndasingleton3964]

Hi , I really like this book mark but I’m doing the 33 Stiches but not coming up with 15 like you are and I’m doing the star Stiches correct help lol

[@kaechup]

INCREDIBLE tutorial - thank you so much! This worked up in no time at all.

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks @kaechup! Hope you get a lot of use out of your bookmark. 🥰

[@Valerie-xn9kg]

You are a very good teacher, thank you for sharing. Valerie.

[@user-of5hw8xb8u]

Excellent video.

[@beachgirl7598]

Excellent pace, camera and speech. Well done.

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Thank you so much!! 💜

[@alpanda8]

Very clear!! Amazing tutorial super duper easy to follow💗💗 just had problems in creating the tassel😿

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! I don't know if this will help with the tassel, but I have a tutorial for adding a tassel in a different bookmark video at the 8:16 time mark. It goes a little slower, so I hope it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uwfqarob9_h7M ☺ If you prefer written instructions and pictures though, there is a tutorial at the bottom of this post for adding a tassel: thispixiecreates.com/how-to-crochet-the-simply-daisy-bookmark-video-tutorial/

[@michellebillings4098]

This was a great video for a beginner ! Thank you so much! I enjoyed this quick little project!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Thanks Michelle! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😄

[@ms-lu8lf]

This came out very pretty. It took a little time to make.... thank you 🎉

[@ThisPixieCreates]

You're welcome! I'm so happy you like the result. ☺

[@waads6975]

🤩 best gifts for winter thanks dear , i’m going to make one more time ❤

[@ThisPixieCreates]

That's great to hear! I hope you enjoy making it again. 🥰

[@TheReeldeel15615]

❤Such a quick and easy gift 🎁

[@ThisPixieCreates]

They're perfect for last minute gifts! I hope you enjoy making your bookmark. 🥰

[@thelooperator-0320]

tip: on row 2, if you make your sc really tight, it won't curve on one side NEAR as much! Also: I really like your method of weaving in the ends bc it makes it really secure with the knot! thx!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

That is a great tip - I'm going to try that! Thank you.😊 And you're welcome, I'm glad you like it. I never fully trust my "weaving" skills, so I have to add a knot just in case.

[@thelooperator-0320]

@@ThisPixieCreates awwww your so welcome! 🫶

[@inderjotkaur2688]

Very nice and easy method You explained very slowly it's very useful for beginners

[@ThisPixieCreates]

@@inderjotkaur2688 Thank you! ❤️

[@steinbuchmarcia6]

Thank you!!! This was so much easier for me!!!

[@cillasvilla]

I actually did it!! Thank you so much 💜😊

[@dianeharnishfeger4327]

This was great! I was able to follow along and I am VERY NEW to crocheting.

[@ThisPixieCreates]

This makes me so happy to hear Diane! Congratulations on finishing your bookmark. ❤️

[@Greaterglider2]

This tutorial was amazing thank you so much!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I’m so glad you liked it!! Thank you! ❤️

[@Marilyn576]

thank you sweetie!! this will be the first thing i attempt to crochet.

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Good luck Marilyn! I hope you enjoy making your first project. 🥰

[@pamelayourek8367]

So much better! Thank you

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Aw thanks Pamela! I'm glad you liked it. :)

[@kiaracreationvlogs9528]

Nice

[@padmaram9362]

Superb tutorial !!!

[@user-ff2kf2xn4b]

I love the way you take your time in showing the stitches, and your explanations and videos are so clear. You are great. I followed your tutorial and created a lovely bookmark. Thanks so much. 😊

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment Renata! I’m so glad you were able to make a bookmark! ❤️ I hope it gets a lot of use!

[@ilovepenguins438]

thank you so much for this! it’s beautiful!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

You’re so welcome! Glad you like it! 😊

[@ilovepenguins438]

@@ThisPixieCreates ❤️❤️

[@AnchalKaveramma]

I’m an absolute beginner, tried doing this .. but I couldn’t make it.. Edit : but I tried it after 2 weeks again after doing some other crochet projects, and I finally made it🎉🎉🎉🥳

[@missclare766]

Great tutorial! I’m struggling to make it straight as when I’ve stretched it out it still isn’t straight X

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Hi Clare, it's normal for it not to be straight. You'll need to block it. I go over how to do that at the (16:13) mark. ☺

[@iloveloopycrochetandtreasu1994]

So cute ❤

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Thank you! ❤️

[@gogoolive]

Can we use the end we were going to weave into the bookmark to attach the tassel if we have a long enough tail? Thank you for this tutorial everyone is getting one for Christmas!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I don't see why not! I haven't tried it, but it would save you from weaving in an extra end, which would be nice. And you're welcome. I really hope you enjoy making your bookmarks. ☺

[@annelieseharrison9027]

You should do book sleeves next.

[@wormiesmith9242]

Thank you so much for shearing. Do you have any videos on making an Afghan out of this stitch?

[@ThisPixieCreates]

I don't have one, but there is a great video tutorial by MJs Off the Hook Designs for the star stitch afghan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qqZaN7qrmFn5I. I hope this helps! ☺

[@wormiesmith9242]

Thank you so much

[@ThisPixieCreates]

@@wormiesmith9242 You're so welcome! ☺

[@luna-ticlab8558]

I'm fairly new here. I had the correct number of stitches to complete round 7, but then had an extra stitch at the end of round 8. I've done it 3 times and it is always the same. What in the world am I doing?

[@darkemp982]

I have had the same issue!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Hi Luna, I'm sorry it's not working out for you. But I'm a little confused by the Rnd 7 and 8. This bookmark only has a Row 1 and a Row 2. Is this the pattern that you're having trouble with?

[@user-xm3gx8ji7t]

I used a F hook with Patons Grace cotton yarn and did the 33 chains; the bookmark finished is 5.5” long. I want to make it about 7-8” before adding the tassel. I know you said that to change the length do a multiple of 2+5 but I don’t know what that means; can you explain please? Thank you! It’s really pretty!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Great question! The chain a multiple of 2 + 5 means that you'll keep chaining (2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2...+ 2) until you're happy with the length, and then add an extra 5 chains at the end. You can also look at it like, chain any even number until you're happy with the length, then chain an extra 5 chains at the end. You can try chaining 45, and that might get you close to the length that you'd like. 😊

[@user-xm3gx8ji7t]

Thank you for your help!

[@hannahhon8303]

I found it really hard to have it straight. My end product is curved. Any suggestion on how I could improve that? If it's related to the uneven tightness at the beginning - chain row?

[@tiffanymitchell807]

Mine is like that as well… I’m thinking my beginning chain was too tight. I’m a novice so I really don’t know the answer.

[@ThisPixieCreates]

This is normal for it to curl up on itself. If you block it (16:13), then it helps it even out. 🙂

[@eenz8]

hiii do you have to weave in the ends? i dont have a yarn needle or is there a way to secure it without one?? great tutorial btw!!! i just started crocheting and this one was so fun to make :D

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Great question! Normally, I would say, yes, please weave in your ends, because they do tend to unravel if you don't. But I know it sucks having to go out an get something that you weren't planning on needing to finish a project. So here is what you can do (I hope it works and stays intact): make a knot at the end of both of your ends to secure them. You can try your best to weave each tail under a loop of a stitch to hold it in place, and then cut it. This is optional though, so you can just cut your tails after you make each knot. I hope this helps! ☺

[@user-ls3bs8zd1g]

It's best to have a tapestry needle (a blunt needle with a wider eye than a normal sewing needle) to weave in the ends, but I have seen people hide the end by using a smaller crochet hook to pull the end strands through the loops of the stitches to hide them instead of using a tapestry needle (basically the same as a yarn needle and used in cross stitch and even-weave embroidery as well). I hope that this helps!

[@user-vh6vz2gk3l]

Спасибо за мастер класс . Доступно,понятно даже не зная языка. Привет из России.😊🙋‍♀️

[@PastelNuages]

Thanks, it was easy but using low quality acrylic yarn ruined my look LOL 😭

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Oh no! Sometimes yarn doesn't have the greatest stitch definition. I bet you'll have better results with a cotton yarn. :)

[@PastelNuages]

@@ThisPixieCreates yess !! I was just trying for the first time so I bought a cheap one🫣 next time better luck🥰

[@auke6454]

Same here! I followed the video and I was able to make the bookmark, but because of my yarn you can't really see the star pattern in it very well

[@faithpoirier2643]

I'm currently trying to use this pattern to make a baby blanket, I'll update if I remember but if anyone has tips that'd be great!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Hi Faith, if you're looking for a star stitch blanket pattern, you can find one here from MJs off the Hook Designs (she has a video tutorial and a free written pattern on her blog): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qqZaN7qrmFn5I. Good luck making your baby blanket! 🥰

[@faithpoirier2643]

@@ThisPixieCreates thank you, this is really helpful!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

@@faithpoirier2643 You're welcome! ☺

[@kristenseese5767]

What is the board called that you put your pins into? Thanks!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

The board I'm using is just a Styrofoam board that you can find at Home Depot/Lowes. You can use a crochet/knitting block mat, or just a piece of cardboard - whatever you have on hand that you can stick pins into. ☺

[@lindaguerra9555]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@judyrogers288]

Do you have a written pattern as well?

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Hi Judy, thanks for asking. The written pattern is here: thispixiecreates.com/how-to-crochet-the-simply-daisy-bookmark-video-tutorial/ ☺

[@Willa-yn4zr]

Hello can I sell my bookmarks!

[@ThisPixieCreates]

@@Willa-yn4zr Absolutely!

[@Rose-jo3wt]

I don't know why my comma looks funny and weird, maybe because I'm a beginner or I'm not good at doing it🙉😭

[@madelynnapierskiplayssoftb3282]

Why do u say yarn over when u don’t actually mean yarn over

[@StCausesARuckus]

Very cute but you gotta put some space between the mic and your mouth.

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Haha noted, thank you for the feedback! :)

[@MrsReptile]

whoever told her this was easy lie to her. Its not easy. Its not beginner friendly

[@mayizam]

I'm a beginner and thought it was easy to follow (with lots of pausing and going back, but still, manageable)

[@rowanbartholomew]

Does it even say what size hook to use? Been sitting here replaying the beginning 6 times and still can’t find anything that discusses what size hook to start with.

[@Asshlaay1]

@@rowanbartholomew0:30

[@ThisPixieCreates]

Hi Rowan, there is a material list at the beginning of the project: (0:30). I used a 4.0mm hook.

[@lauranoesta1535]

I have it done several times and only have 10 instead of 15, I did the first video and this one 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@ThisPixieCreates]

My guess is that you may be working across 3 new chains instead of 2. When you make your stitch, always work into the ch-1 sp of the previous stitch, the leg of the previous stitch, the last ch of the previous stitch, and two new chains. I hope this helps! 😊