I must confess I’m new to crochet. I signed up for a beginners class in June and I’m really excited to finally learn. My best friend makes these amazing crochet hair clips with a cute button in the centre.
A unique alternative to wool crochet is to use jewellery wire and beading to create this fabulous crocheted necklace! Ideal as a present or as a gift to yourself, it couldn’t be easier to make!
You will need: wire, beads, clasp, jewellery pliars
Here’s how:
- Crochet 3 strands of beads onto thin wire using a chain stitch (I used a 4mm crochet hook)
- See YouTube video below on how to chain stitch using jewellery wire
- Remember to leave a tail at the end to attach the clasp!
- After each chain stitch thread a bead onto the wire until you have 3 chain stitched bead strands
- Intertwine all 3 strands together
- Attach the jewellery clasp
The finished product:
While we’re on the subject of crochet, I just had to share these amazing crochet ‘shell suits’ for tortoises! Designed and made by Katie Bradley, who initially made them as a family joke but they became so popular she opened an Etsy tortoise shop. I’m sure you’ll agree, they are absolutely adorable!
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Oh gosh! Those tortoise ‘shell suits’ are very cute! I need to invest in a tortoise now just so that I can dress them up!
Let me know when you invest afternoonteaer I’ll make something for your little tortoise too!
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Wow, love the necklace, can’t believe how simple this sounds but looks so professional! Will have to try, thanks!
I just love that necklace. It looks so simple to make too. Thanks for sharing.
My children now want a turtle!
I’m not very crafty but you have inspired me to try!!!! Thanks for making it look so easy.
shell suits for tortoises! that’s a new one on me!
I feel that if turtle accessories can be a popular commodity, you could definitely open an Etsy shop with your crafty trinkets. Keep these blogs coming!
You should open your own etsy shop! People love crafty crochet or cards. I would definitely check it out 🙂