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Crocheting: Cowardly Lion Bookmark
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Cowardly Lion Bookmark

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This project was made from an independent Craftsy designer's pattern:
Cowardly Lion Bookmark »

Instructions

Since I live in Kansas, I thought I would do an Oz series of bookmarks. Here is the Cowardly Lion reading character bookmark for anyone who faces their fears and discovers true bravery.

His lion head and mane which he holds in place with a pink ribbon hangs outside the book. His silver badge of courage that he got from the wizzard can also hang outside to remind the reader that there ...

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Difficulty:

Category: Crocheting

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Whimsical, Classic, Cute, Funky, Outdoorsy


Materials

It uses small amounts of crochet thread and many colors can be used so it is a great project to use up small amounts of crochet thread (42 yards being the most that is needed). It uses small amounts of crochet thread and many colors can be used so it is a great project to use up small amounts of crochet thread (42 yards being the most that is needed). Worsted weight yarn for mane Small amount of polyester fiberfill Tapestry needle Washable fabric glue

What was your inspiration?

With the recent rash of tornadoes in Kansas, the wizard of Oz always comes to mind. I thought I would make something that reminds me that sometimes tornadoes can have good results. (At least in the storybooks.)

What are you most proud of?

I just liked how he came out. I really liked how his face came out.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Just follow the pattern. There are pictorial tutorials to show placement of the different parts.

 

2 comments

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oldrazorblade on craftsy.com
May 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
lol it's so cute = )
LoisLeigh on craftsy.com
May 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. It is really fun to make.