The bookmark presented here is based on a Szontagh sisters design: Pattern Number 274,“Epaulette with Round Roses and Cherries.” As an epaulette, it was meant to be paired with a collar (Number 46a) and cuffs (Number 46b). Learn more in PieceWork Fall 2018. Julianna simplified the design by removing a clover and changed the dimensions to fit modern crochet threads, as the original materials are no longer available.

Finished Size 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide at the widest point

Yarn Anchor Artiste Mercer Crochet, size 100, 100% cotton thread, about 429 yard (392 m)/20 gram (0.7 oz) ball, 1 ball of White

Rowan Summerlite, 100% cotton yarn, DK weight, about 142 yard (130 m)/50 gram (2 oz) ball, 1 ball of White for packing cord

Hook Crochet hook, steel, size 0.6 mm

Notions Thin cardboard, for template; transparent adhesive paper, to cover template in order to protect thread from ink

Gauge Cherry = .75 inches (1.9 cm) in diameter; round rose = 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm) wide and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall; clover = 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) from leaf tip to leaf tip; edging = 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long