What you'll need
| One size only: | 5 1/2 inches (14cm) wide by 9 1/2 inches (24cm) long |
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Aunt Lydia's Metallic Crochet Thread Size 10 - Silver (410S)
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Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 Solids - Victory Red (494)
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Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 Solids
Fudge Brown (131)
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Product Description
Living in Kansas, I felt like the wizard of oz would be a great series of reading character bookmarks. Here is my rendition of the tin woodman of Oz. The crochet stitches include, sc, hdc, dc, tr and sl st and front loop and back loop work. The pattern includes description of abbreviations and complete instructions along with picture tutorials. The tin woodman's ax can hang outside the book to remind any reader that there is more story to go. His three-dimensional head with funnel hat hangs outside the book. What a delightful gift to give to anyone who loves to read. It would make a wonderful award for any academic achievement or to give a graduate to acknowlegde that reading is a life long habit. I have one customer who loves to add these as package adornments to spruce up her packages. You will need a Boye Steel Crochet hook size 1 (2.25mm) or Aluminum Crochet hook size B. Uses US Crochet terms
Tin Woodman of Oz Bookmark by LoisLeigh
What is Being Made
This is a crocheted reading character bookmark inspired by the Tin Woodman from L. Frank Baum's classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Designed by LoisLeigh Anderson for AndersonsCreations as part of the LoisLeigh's Story Time Bookmark Series, this decorative bookmark brings the beloved character to life in a three-dimensional crochet form. The bookmark is ideal for anyone who loves adventure stories and the Oz series, making it both a functional reading accessory and a charming collectible decoration.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level crochet project employs several fundamental and intermediate techniques to create dimension and detail. The pattern utilizes front loop and back loop work, a technique that allows the crocheter to create texture and definition by working into only one loop of the stitch rather than both loops. This method is particularly effective for adding visual interest to the character's features and body segments. The combination of these loop-specific techniques with standard stitch construction creates a structured, three-dimensional figure suitable for a bookmark application.
Stitches Used
The Tin Woodman bookmark incorporates a variety of essential crochet stitches to build the character's form:
- Single Crochet (sc) – provides a tight, dense fabric ideal for structural elements
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) – offers medium height and density for body sections
- Double Crochet (dc) – creates taller stitches for larger areas and smoother transitions
- Treble Crochet (tr) – the tallest stitch in this pattern, used for specific design elements
- Slip Stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds and creating seamless connections
The pattern includes complete descriptions of all abbreviations and comprehensive instructions for executing each stitch and technique combination.
Materials and Tools
This project uses bedspread weight cotton thread (size 10) as the primary material, a fine thread weight that allows for detailed crochet work and creates a delicate, refined finished piece. The material list specifies approximately 60 yards of metallic silver or gray thread for the Tin Woodman's iconic metal body, with options to substitute alternative colors based on crocheter preference. Additional thread colors include 2 yards of red for the character's heart, 4 yards of fudge brown for the ax handle, and 1 yard of black for eyes and eyebrows, with flexibility to use embroidery floss for smaller details. A 1 inch square piece of card stock or white felt serves as the clock face, a distinctive feature of the Tin Woodman character. Small amounts of red thread or embroidery floss complete the mouth details, and polyester fiberfill provides light stuffing for dimension.
The required tools include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and any hand-stitching details, and a Boye Steel Crochet hook size 1, a fine hook appropriate for working with delicate thread weight and achieving precise stitch definition.
Pattern Details
Originally designed on May 20, 2012, this bookmark pattern reflects LoisLeigh's creative interpretation of the Oz series, inspired by the designer's Kansas heritage. The pattern is presented in downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for crocheters of intermediate skill level who are comfortable working with fine thread and managing multiple color changes and detailed construction techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Floss |
| Featured Products: | Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 Solids |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | LoisLeigh |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | washable fabric glue, card stock or small piece of felt. All instructions use U.S. crochet terms. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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