A Bookmark all about POPSICLES

Every summer, it inevitably happens that it gets so hot that the only thing I want to eat is popsicles. Rocket Pops, Creamsicles, Twin Pops, Strawberry Shortcake bars, Chocolate covered ice cream bars, Spicy Mango coconut pops, Fudgesicles, Creamies….they all sound like sensible dinner options while it’s 100 degrees outside. If that sounds about right for you too, maybe this Popsicle bookmark will pique your interest.

^{One of the imperative parts of summer for me growing up was that I always knew where my library card was and that I had a bookbag ready to go on all of my adventures. My library card was my passport to more traveling than I would ever do in a literal way and I loved the summertime because I had more time while out of school to be able to read whatever I wanted. Books came with me to the pool, visits to treehouses, family vacations, camping, and slumber parties. Nowadays, I still make it a point to always have a book with me. Laying a blanket on the grass outside and reading a few pages while eating a popsicle? Now that sounds like the perfect lazy summer afternoon to me. I hope you're enjoying some great summer reading and that this bookmark will add to the fun. It's beginner friendly and the options for color varieties are endless. I wanted this one to be one you won't need to purchase any special yarns for because the amounts used are small, making this a great stashbuster. Be creative! I can't wait to see what you come up with!}

You can decide not to connect the Popsicles if you’d like also. They make great summer decorations or toys for imaginative play. More Popsicles available here as part of the Popsicle Party Garland Pattern.

Pattern Instructions:

Materials:

• Variety of yarns in colors of your choice
• US size 3.5 mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle
• Polyfill

Gauge:

9 rows X 10 Stitches = 2″ X 2″ Square

Stitch used for gauge: Single Crochet

Size:

These little popsicles are 5 inches tall and 2 inches wide with a connecting swirl that you can make as long as desired.

Abbreviations:

BLO-Back Loops Only

SC – Single Crochet

FSC – Foundation Single Crochet

HDC – Half-double Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

SLST – Slip Stitch

ST(S) – Stitch(es)

SK – Skip

Special Stitches:

These Popsicles use the Magic Loop to start. If you are new to this stitch or would like a quick refresher, click here for my helpful tutorials page.

Cream Pop:

Rnd 1: With 3.5 mm crochet hook and your choice of yarn, I used Red Heart Super Saver in White Speckle, 6 SC in a magic loop. Pull snugly to close the loop. (6)

Rnd 2:2 SC in each ST around. (12)

Rnd 3: * SC in next ST, 2 SC in next ST.** Repeat from * to ** around. (5 more times.) (18)

Rnd 4: In BLO, SC in each ST around. (18)

Rnd 5-19: SC in each ST around. (18)

Fasten off and weave in end. Stuff firmly with Fiberfill.

Popsicle Stick and bottom of Pop:

Rnd 1: With light brown yarn, (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Buff for all of the Popsicle sticks.) 6 SC in a magic loop. Pull snugly to close loop. (6)

Rnd 2-5: SC in each ST around. Switch back to Popsicle yarn above at the last ST of the Round .(6)

Rnd 6: 2 SC in each ST around. (12)

Rnd 7: *SC in next ST, 2 SC in next ST. ** Repeat around. (5 more times.) (18)

Rnd 8: SC in each ST around. (18) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for Stitching bottom of the pop to the upper section of the Popsicle.

Using the long tail and a yarn needle, stitch the Popsicle together.

Swirl Pop:

Rnd 1: With 3.5 mm crochet hook and Chocolate brown yarn,( I used Caron Simply Soft in Taupe.) 6 SC in a Magic loop. Pull snugly to close the loop. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each ST around. (12)

Rnd 3: * SC in next ST, 2 SC in next ST.** Repeat from * to ** around. (18)

Rnd 4: In BLO, SC in each ST around. (18)

Rnd 5: DC in each St around. Color change to White yarn at the last stitch of the round. (18)

Rnd 6: In BLO, SC in each ST around. (18)

Rnd 7: DC in each ST around, color change to Brown yarn at the last stitch of the round, (18)

Repeat rows 6 and 7 two more times. Fasten off and weave in end. Stuff with Fiberfill.

Popsicle Stick and Bottom of the Swirl Pop:

Rnd 1: With light brown yarn, (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Buff for all of the Popsicle sticks.) 6 SC in a magic loop. Pull snugly to close loop. (6)

Rnd 2-5: SC in each ST around. Switch back to Popsicle yarn above at the last ST of the Round .(6)

Rnd 6: 2 SC in each ST around. (12)

Rnd 7: *SC in next ST, 2 SC in next ST. ** Repeat around. (5 more times.) (18)

Rnd 8: SC in each ST around. (18) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for Stitching bottom of the pop to the upper section of the Popsicle.

Using the long tail and a yarn needle, stitch the Popsicle together.

Connecting Swirl:

Rnd 1: With white yarn and size 3.5 mm crochet hook, CH 100. Attach one of the popsicles to the end of the chain with a SLST.

Rnd 2: 2 DC in second ST from hook and in each ST of the CH. Fasten off and secure end to the other popsicle. Weave in ends.

Copyright:

This pattern and its images are copyright protected and the sole property of Abby Holmgren.Please do not redistribute, transfer, or sell the pattern, or alter it to claim as your own. You may sell any products you create from this pattern. Please credit the designer by linking online listings to Briarberryfarmhouse.com or tagging @abbyroad1 #Popsicles