Monday, 16 March 2015

Crochet necklace

I am on the look out for more crochet class projects and I came across a beautiful button necklace on Ravelry by Alessandra Hayden which is a free download.


This is my version with beads instead of buttons. I still have some of those ceramic greek beads left over and my friend gave me a bag of beads for my birthday.

To use beads instead of buttons, I had to thread the 50 beads required onto the yarn before I started, then pull them up as I needed them. The pattern asks you to insert your hook through the button holes and add as you go but that becomes restrictive in what buttons you can use.


The yarn is Rico crochet number 10 and I used a 2mm hook. I also used a wire beading needle (a brilliant bit of kit)


I like wearing it and I liked making it in one Sunday evening. 
Jo xxxx
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  1. linda16 March 2015 at 22:17

    It's lovely, very pretty I like your version with the beads more than the original. :) x

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  2. Jennifer Hays16 March 2015 at 23:04

    I love this, it's really different. I think the buttons you used are really interesting and funky, it makes for a very stylish necklace.

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  3. Una17 March 2015 at 07:43

    That's very special. I've been looking for necklaces to match two outfits and this has given me an idea. Thanks.

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  4. mamasmercantile17 March 2015 at 08:05

    Beautiful beads the colours are a delight. I love how it is all crocheted together, a stunning arrangement.

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  5. Unknown17 March 2015 at 11:01

    Pretty!

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  6. crazydazy17 March 2015 at 14:22

    Beautiful........and such lovely beads.

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  7. Unknown17 March 2015 at 16:39

    Not gonna lie, there was an immediate jaw drop and "ahhh" as soon as the pictures loaded - this is absolutely gorgeous! Statement necklaces are fabulous, but one you can customize yourself is even better! And this is just amazing1

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  8. Mokki17 March 2015 at 18:01

    That's lovely. The colours work beautifully together. I might just try this too. :)

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  9. Gillian Roe17 March 2015 at 20:22

    It's beautiful! It never occurred to me to crochet a necklace...a seed has been planted.

    Actually, I really fancy crocheting a collar to sew on to a t-shirt. Have you ever done this and if so would you recommend the pattern? xx

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  10. My Garden Diaries18 March 2015 at 03:35

    Now that is cool!!! I love the how it lays and the textures are stunning!! I will have to pull out a necklace that a lovely lady crocheted for me and pass it on to you...I bet you can whip one up super quick! A job well done you! Nicole xoxo

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  11. Meredith18 March 2015 at 17:18

    You did a gorgeous job of it. It is so beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  12. velosews19 March 2015 at 21:32

    Shesh. Your necklace is lovely.

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