
Luckily, I have a good habit of taking notes, so I don't forget how to make things. But of course, it'd be nice to have an actual edited pattern that I can share with everyone who visits my blog.

Usually taking and editing photos is the last step, so I'm surprised I got that far and still have yet to publish it.
Anyhow, this leaf sprout was created back in spring, which would have been perfect. But I had completely forgotten about it until now.
But these little leaves can sprout any time of the year!
Since it's almost back to school season, I guess it's time to get organized and start fresh. What's better than some bookmarks and cable ties to get you organized right?

Oh, and did I mention that my little BB is starting Kindergarten this year? Now there's three times the amount to get organized: my work life, my blog, and my child.

These are really cute, quick to make and a great stash-buster to help you get rid of those little balls of leftover yarn that is too small for anything else.
These are also great for craft fairs since they're so cute, practical and actually really easy to make!

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What You Need / Materials
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- 4.0 mm Crochet Hook
- Worsted Weight Yarn in green or any other colour you want
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Stitches & Abbreviations
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- dc inc - double crochet increase, 2 double crochet into the same stitch
Pattern
Ch 8
Row 1: *[Sc second ch from the hook, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, sc, ch 1
Turn to work on the other side of the foundation ch:
Row 2: Sc, hdc, dc, dc inc, dc, hdc, sc, ch 2, then sc into the second ch from the hook. Then, Slst down the middle of the leaf]
Do not cut.
Ch 9, then repeat the instructions for making the second leaf starting from the *.
Cable Tie Option
Ch 25, slst into the back bump of the 15th ch from the hookSlst up the ch up to the leaves
Bookmark Option
Ch as long as you want the bookmark to be, cut and fasten off.Don't forget to weave in your ends!

Did you make your own Leaf Sprout Cable Tie or Bookmark? I'd love to see it! Please share it with me on Instagram and/or use the #onceuponacheerio hashtag.
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