Sky Scraper Bookmark

This is one of those patterns that I started out not knowing what I was going to come up with. I knew I wanted to create a bookmark, but I had no idea what it would look like. Well this is what I came up with. When it was finished, I thought it looked like one of those sky scrapers in NY.

Materials Needed:
Small amount size 10 crochet cotton. Aunt Lydia's in ecru was used in the example.
Size 8 steel crochet hook
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 10tr =1"
Finished Size: 8"x2"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
ROW 1: Ch20. Tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch4, turn.

ROW 2: Sk first tr. Tr in each of the next 4 tr. Ch7. Sk next 7 tr. Tr in each of the last 5 tr. Ch4, turn.

ROW 3: Sk first tr. Tr in each of the next 4tr. Sk next 3chs. 2tr, ch3, 2tr in next ch. Sk next 3 chs. Tr in each of the last 5 tr. Ch4, turn.

ROW 4: Sk first tr. Tr in each of the next 4 tr. Ch7. Sk next 7 sts. Tr in each of the last 5 tr. Ch4, turn.

ROW 5: Sk first tr. Tr in each of the next 4 tr. Tr in each of the next 7 chs. Tr in each of the last 5 tr. Ch4, turn.

ROW 6: Rep row 2.

ROW 7: Rep row 3.

ROW 8: Rep row 4.

ROW 9-16: Rep rows 5-8 two times more.

ROW 17: Sk first tr. Tr in each of the next 4 tr. Tr in each of the next 7 chs. Tr in each of the last 5 tr. Ch1, turn.

ROW 18: Sk first tr. Slst in each of the next 2 sts. Ch4. Tr in each of the next 4 sts. Ch3. Sk next 3 sts. Tr in each of the next 5 sts. Ch1, turn.

ROW 19: Sk first tr. Slst in each of the next 2 sts. Ch4. Tr in each of the next 8 sts. Ch1, turn.

ROW 20: Sk first tr. Slst in each of the next 2 sts. Ch4. Tr in each of the next 4 sts. Ch1. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

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Random Quick Tip!

Glue Basting Seams
If you want presicion piecing, without using pins, you can apply tiny dots of glue about a half inch apart along inside the 1/4 inch seam allowance, place your other piece on the glue and dry with a hot dry iron to set the glue. I would use only glue meant for this purpose or Elmer's School glue. These will wash out completely when your quilt is washed. Also you are applying the glue in the seam allowance and because you are using washable glue, your needle, in your machine will not gum up. This is the way I piece my quilts and have never had a problem. The tiny dots of glue, only need to be about the size of a head of a metal pin. Very tiny. This is enough to hold the pieces together while being sewn on the sewing machine.