Spring Leaves Bookmark

Spring Leaves is an older pattern I created back in 2022.  I recently came across it again as an unworked drawing and wondered why I hadn't already made it.   Bobbins were wound and pillow prepared, but as I was figuring out how to lay the threads in, I had a distinct feeling of déjà vu.  I searched through my lace folders and found I had already made the bookmark! 

EDIT    When I posted the video and pattern this time, I followed a suggestion to start at the bottom rather than the top of the bookmark, it looked like it would be easier for people not familiar with my mixed laces method.  Unfortunately, this did not work, the flow is correct when worked from the top, with the curved trail being added and worked in two directions.   

I start this bookmark with a two pair edge which has several names - 'pin under four' or 'outside edge' or 'two pair edge'. This is worked in two directions on this piece. This edge can be changed to a standard two twists around the pin if you choose. The coloured passives are kept to the outside of the trail, this is to allow the pairs from the ground to add in, take out, bounce off the sides, or be carried along with the passives.

For the .pdf pattern, go to my facebook page 'Lesley's Lace' and look in the Files tab.