Bold Green and Yellow Interlocking Geometric Bookmark
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Interlocking geometric patterns like this one echo Op-art traditions that emerged in 1960s visual culture, emphasizing vibrant color contrast and optical movement through symmetrical repetition. The alternating yellow and green tessellating forms create a sense of depth and visual rhythm, a hallmark of geometric ornamental design that relies on mathematical precision and bold color interplay to engage the viewer's eye.
- Stitch count: 23 x 59
- 3 colors in the palette
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23 x 59 stitches 3 colors
Pattern description
This vibrant bookmark features a bold interlocking pattern in bright yellow and kelly green, creating a dynamic Op-art effect across 23×23 stitches. The high-contrast color scheme and geometric composition make it an eye-catching project for beginners, requiring just three DMC thread colors. The repeating angular motif works beautifully on Aida fabric and produces a striking finished bookmark that adds personality to any reading habit—perfect as a handmade gift for book lovers or a quick way to practice counted cross stitch fundamentals.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 23 x 59 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 1.6 x 4.2 inches or 42 x 107 mm
Suggested Material Size: 7.5 x 10.1 inches or 192 x 257 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands











