Crochet Beaded Chandelier Earrings
Free Pattern
copyright 2010 by Cynthia J Luciene aka anitalite ;-)_
Downloadable PDF version of this pattern is found HERE
Materials:
size 3 crochet thread (plum)
size 3 steel crochet hook
12 small beads
2 slightly larger beads
2 earring posts or hooks
Special stitches:
bead ch: slide next bead up to stitch after YO and before pulling through loop
bead picot: ch 1, bead ch, ch 1, sl st into first ch made for this stitch
Abbreviations:
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
YO: yarn over
Gauge:
Not important for this pattern but it is important to keep stitches tight so beads won't “travel”
Instructions for first earring (repeat instructions for second earring):
- String beads onto crochet thread in the following order:3 small beads,1 larger bead,5 small beads
- work 1 bead ch, ch 3, dc inside first bead ch, ch 1, turn
- sl st inside ch3 – dc loop, bead ch, sl st inside same loop
- ch 10, turn, skip over last sl st made AND bead ch, sl st into next sl st. ch 1, turn
- (sl st, ch 1 inside ch 10 loop) twice, sl st, (bead picot, sl st) inside same ch 10 loop three times;ch 1, bead picot (larger bead), ch 1, (sl st, bead picot) three times inside same ch 10 loop, (sl st, ch 1) twice, sl st all in same loop,
- sl st up side of earring towards top three times to very first bead ch made. Sl st inside bead ch, ch 1, sl st in same bead ch loop. Fasten off, weave in ends, attach post or hook into first bead ch loop.
- Repeat for second earring.
- Block and apply starch to hold desired shape.
If you have questions or comments please indicate in comments below. Enjoy!
(If using PDF format of this pattern, you can email comments or questions to me HERE
You may distribute this pattern using a link to my site : http://anitalite.blogspot.com/2010/10/free-pattern-crochet-beaded-chandelier.html
You may NOT sell this pattern but you may sell anything you make using this pattern. Please give credit where credit is due, thank you.
Copyright 2010 by Cynthia June Luciene
