Sew Your Own Yolo Bookmark

For this DIY, you will need: 'Binca' - that's the proper name for the hole material specially made for cross-stitch. You can't just use any old fabric, apparently, cross-stitchers are very particular about this business. Not like knitters, we say 'YOLO,' knit with whatever you want, friend. You can buy Binca from most craft shops or online here. Red embroidery thread, One needle, Pins, Scissors, Felt, Optional red wool - obviously, I could not do a DIY without wool.
To start, you will need to separate your thread. Embroidery thread usually comes with six strands making up it. You will need to pull these apart so you just have two strands and thread them through your needle. Now you can start stitching! I have attached the PDF of the pattern for you to stitch on the Binca. Once you've completed your stitching, cut the Binca evenly around the outline but leaving a big enough border so it doesn't fray. Then, pin the Binca to your felt.
To make your tassel, you will need wool and a small piece of card, folded in half. Place one small strand of wool across the fold in your card.
Wrap the wool around the card, similar to making a pom pom.
When you cut the yarn and remove the card, use the small strand to tie the tassel together. Wrap another small piece around the top to make the small bobble like head on your tassel. BOOM.
Sandwich the tassel's tail between the Binca and the felt at the bottom. Pin in in place. Then, with a simple running stitch, go around the edge of the border so the felt, tassel and Binca are all connected. Put the kettle on, grab the book and enjoy. After all... YOLO.