Seasons not only elucidate our choice of cloth but also define our habitat. Migration of birds, sprouting of fruits and blooming flowers are dependent on seasons. But have you considered leaves? Well, technically leaves are not dependent on seasons but the ageing of the leaf is certainly affected by it. They mature from spring through summer. In Autumn, they start ageing and acquire certain shades of brown, orange, red and yellow colour. We can label those leaves or trees as ornamental trees. When you think about any ornamental trees, your first choice is “Maple”. The outline of a maple leaf is very beautiful. Autumn season is considered to be dry and withering but due to red and orange maple leaves, I think, they are considered to be one of the most beautiful seasons. They mollify the dry and chilly weather.

Process:

Wonderstruck by the beauty of Maple, I decided to make one leaf for myself as a bookmark. I chose the maple pattern from MrsMicawber – Maple Leaf Pattern. I picked up the yarn from my stash basket and started making the leaf. However, towards the end, instead of closing the stitch, I continued making chain 60 (or as per the length of my book) to create a string. At the end, I made one tassel out of the same yarn and attached it to the string. This is my Fall Season bookmark!

Product Specifications:

Defining Dimensions:-

• String length: 9″
• Maple Leaf: 2″

The sizes can be altered based on the count of the stitches for the rows.

Optional Alterations:-

• You can add pom-pom matching the colour with the edging or the base colour. There are different ways to create pompom.
• You can attach flowers, beads, tassel at the end of the bookmark
• You can add your tag.

Remember: do not over accessorise it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegance simplicity!!

In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.

Maple Leaf Bookmark

Materials:

1. Yarn: Stash Basket of Yarn, scraps of maroon yarn 
   • Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
   • You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you go ahead with the pattern.
   • You can change the pattern to get the continuous flow.
2. Crochet Hook: 4mm
3. Needle
4. Scissors
5. Tassel: made of the same yarn
6. Stitch Marker: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags. 

Happy Crocheting!!!