Roommie’s birthday was in March, so obviously, I had to make her jewelry!
The necklace is a variation on a super-simple design I dreamed up at some point last year.
Supplies:
6/0 seed beads (or other beads with similarly sized hole)
No. 2 nylon thread
2 jump rings
Clasp of choice
Size C crochet hook
Instructions:
- String as many beads as you want to use on the thread.
- Start crocheting a simple chain, leaving several inches of extra thread at the beginning.
- Every few stitches, pull a bead up next to the hook and chain around it like it isn’t there.
- Continue this process until the chain is some multiple of the length you want the necklace. (If you want three strands, make the chain three times the length of the necklace, etc.) Odd number is recommended, as it makes finishing easier.
- Finish the chain, leaving several inches of extra thread when you cut it.
- Now fold over the chain and string it between the two jump rings, like so:
You can always make more than three strands with more turns between rings. - Take those nice long loose ends and use them to tie down the chains over the jump ring, like so:
That’s a series of half-hitch knots I use to tie up the ends. If you’ve ever made friendship bracelets or done any boating, you know what I’m talking about. - Pull the loose end back through the series of knots, trim it short and (carefully!) fuse it (but only if you’re using synthetic thread; natural fibers will not melt – just burn)
- Attach your clasp of choice to the jump rings, and now you have a crocheted necklace!
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