Creating this crochet necklace is a fun and simple activity that can add a touch of handmade charm to your wardrobe or make for a thoughtful gift. With a few basic stitches, you’ll quickly see a pattern take shape, one that you can personalize with your choice of colors and textures.
Crochet Necklace Tutorial
Materials
- Crochet thread: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread in size 3 (100% cotton)
- Crochet hook: 2.75 mm (Clover hook recommended)
- Ribbon crimps: 2
- Jump rings
- Extender chain
- Clasp
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Starting Your Necklace
Making the Initial Chain
Begin by creating a slip knot. Then, proceed to chain in multiples of nine. According to the size thread and hook used in the demonstration provided in the video, the tutorial suggests chaining 72.
- To determine the number of chains required for the necklace to fit properly around your neck, firstly measure your neck. Subsequently, measure the chain, bearing in mind that the ribbon crimps will add a two-inch extender chain. Thus, aim for a chain size slightly smaller than your neck’s actual measurement.
First Row of Crochets
- Starting from the second chain on the hook, crochet a row all the way back to the other side using single crochet stitches.
Developing the Pattern
Pattern Establishment
- After completing the return row of single crochets, chain one and turn your work. Make a single crochet in the very first stitch, then chain three. Skip a stitch and execute one single crochet in the next four stitches.
Continuation of Pattern
- Following the four single crochets, execute the following sequence: chain three, skip a stitch, followed by a single crochet. Repeat this: chain three, skip a stitch, another single crochet, chain three, skip a stitch, and then again a single crochet.
- Proceed to make three more single crochets, chain three, skip a stitch, and perform a single crochet. Repeat this sequence two more times. Then, chain three, skip a stitch, and do a single crochet, chain three, skip a stitch, and perform a single crochet, followed by three single crochets.
- Continue this pattern until the end of the row. Your last stitch should consist of a single crochet, concluding with one loop and a single crochet.
Finalizing the Pattern
- As you near the end of your work, it should appear as instructed. Now, chain three, turn your work, and perform a single crochet into the very first chain three loop. To transition across the single crochets, chain five and then single crochet into the next chain three loop.
- Continue with this sequence: chain three, single crochet into the next loop, chain three, and another single crochet into the succeeding loop. To leap over the single crochets, chain five and repeat these steps until the end of your row. Upon reaching the end, perform a single crochet into the loop followed by a double crochet into the very last stitch.
Completing Your Necklace
Final Row
- Initiate the last row by chaining one, turning your work, and then conducting a single crochet into the chain five loop located at the top of the double crochet executed previously. Insert four double crochets into this chain five loop, followed by a chain three picot. Secure with a slip stitch into the top of the last double crochet to hold your stitch in place. Continue with four more double crochets into the same chain five space, and then single crochet into the first loop.
- Maintain the sequence of chain three, single crochet into the next loop, and then resume with two double crochets, four double crochets, a chain three for your picot, and four additional crochets into the same chain five space. Single crochet into the first loop, chain three, single crochet into the next loop, and repeat the double crochet sequence until the end of the row.
- Conclude your row with a single crochet into the chain three turning chain from the preceding row. Secure your work by fastening off and weaving in your ends.
Attaching the Ribbon Crimp
Select the appropriate size of ribbon crimp to attach to the end of your necklace. Ensure that it is securely positioned and tightly clinched to provide a sturdy closure when you squeeze it shut.
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