Crochet Lightning Bolt

Hello there! Below is a very basic pattern for a simple Crochet Lightning Bolt Applique, Bookmark ... or whatever you can think of! I created this pattern while making items for a Harry Potter conference craft fair. Enjoy this pattern and let me know if you have any questions.

Lightning Bolt

Things You'll Need:

Yarn: Worsted Weight, I used Red Heart but I would think a sturdy cotton would work even better for the shaping.
Hook: G or 4 mm
Needle for weaving in Ends

Stitches to Know:
Single Crochet (SC)
Slip Stitch (SlSt)
Chain (CH)

To begin CH 8

Row 1: Turn and SC in second CH from hook and continue to the end, CH 1, turn

Row 2:SC in each SC (7 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 4: SC in the second SC from the hook (6 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 5: SC across (6 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 6: SC in second SC from hook, SC across, when you reach the end CH 3, turn
Row 7: SC in the second CH from hook, SC in next CH, SC in next 3 SC (5 stitches), CH 1, turn 
Row 9: SC across (5 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 10: SC in second SC from hook, SC across (4 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 11: SC across (4 stitches) then CH 3, turn
Row 12: SC in second CH from hook. SC in next CH, then SC in the next 2 SC  (4 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 13: SC across (4 stitches) do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 14: SC in second SC and across (3 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 15: SC across (3 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 16: SC in second SC from hook, SC next SC,(2 stitches) CH 1, turn
Row 17: SC in the two SC, so NOT CH 1, turn
Row 18: SC in second SC from hook leaving one SC, CH 1, turn
Row 19: SC in last SC, CH 1
Round 1: To tighten up the shape of the bolt, SlSt around the whole bolt, CH 2 at each outer corner to help make more of a pointed edge.

Row 3: SC in each SC (7 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn

Row 8: SC across (5 stitches), CH 1, turn