Free Patterns by H: March 2012

March 13, 2012

Simple Beaded Earrings

MATERIALS:
size 7 (1.65mm) crochet hook
size 20 cotton crochet thread
earring findings
20 seed beads

MB (Move Bead) = move a bead up close to your work so that it will stay behind after the stitch is completed

PATTERN:
Thread 10 seed beads onto crochet thread. (It kind of goes without saying, but don't use any beads that don't fit.)

Start with a slip knot and ch 6. Sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch2 (counts as first hdc), hdc 4 sts into ring, ch3, hdc 5 sts into ring, ch3, hdc 4 sts into ring. Join with a sl st to first hdc.
Round 2: Ch 1 (do not turn), (MB, rev sc) 3 times into ch3 space, (MB, rev sc) in next 4 sts, (MB, rev sc) 3 times into ch3 space, rev sc next 5 sts, rev sc twice into ch3 space, rev sc next 4 sts, rev sl st to beginning rev sc.
Attach earring findings to the ch3 space that doesn't have beaded accents.

Enjoy! =)

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Super Simple Crocheted Hoop Earrings

MATERIALS:
a pair of earring findings
2 matching key rings (any size you want)
2 (separate) small amounts of size 10 crochet thread
size 7 (1.65mm) crochet hook

PATTERN:
Round 1: With both strands held together, sc completely around the key ring.
Sl st to beginning sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends as best as you can.
Attach earring findings.

For a different look, hook 2 or more smaller key rings together before crocheting to create a "linked" effect.

Enjoy! =)

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NOTES (On Yarn & Hooks Used):

Crochet Hooks:

In my patterns, crochet hook size doesn't matter as much as making sure your stitches are tight, so stuffing won't show through. So use whatever size hook you feel works best for that purpose. The hook sizes I've listed in the materials for each pattern just happen to be what I used when creating that pattern. It is by no means the only "correct" size to use.

Yarn:

Use any yarn or colors you want! Experiment! Do not feel the need to stick to exactly what the pattern calls for. You might find that what you decided to use ends up turning out even better! Keep in mind also, if you use a different type of yarn, you will need to adjust the hook size accordingly. Like with crochet hook sizes, the yarn listed in the materials for each pattern is just what I used when creating the pattern. It is by no means the only "correct" type of yarn to use. =)

Stitch Abbreviations & Other Notes:

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

*dec1 = decrease 1

*The decreases I use in my patterns are a little different, because I feel it helps keep the stuffing from showing through the stitches when making amigurumi. However, you can use whatever method of decreasing that works best for you.

The "magic ring" may also be substituted with "ch 2, then sc (however many sc the pattern says to work inside the magic ring) in the second stitch from hook." I recommend the magic ring because it works much better for amigurumi and is easy to learn.