I like these bangles, they're comfy and they don't make a loud racket when you move your arms!
Make them in a rainbow of colours to suit your outfit or simply give them as gifts.
This pattern first appeared on my blog http://hookylove.blogspot.com/

I used Rowan Cotton Rope (Aran weight) but any aran weight would do, and a 4.5mm hook.

variable, that's the best thing!

Gauge is not important, just make sure the starting chain can fit around your wrist!
I used a smaller hook than stated on the yarn, just to make the gauge is tight so the bangle has more structure.

I write in UK terms!

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
blo: back loop only
ws: wrong side
sts: stitches

Ch 35, sl st into 1st chain to join (careful not to twist the chain!)

Row 1: Ch 1,dc in one leg of each foundation ch around. Sl st into 1st dc to join

Row 2: Work all sts in blo. Ch 1, dc in each dc around. Sl st to 1st dc to join

Rows 3 & 4: Repeat row 2

To finish, fold in half with ws facing to form bangle shape. Sl st around, joining blo of Row 4 to one leg of foundation ch. end off.

For the black and red bangle I alternated the colours each row, for the red and yellow I changed colour for rows 2&3 then back to the original colour for row 4

Happy bangling!

This is a quick, easy project for using up leftover yarn. It was inspired by a newspaper article where the woman being interviewed was wearing a chunky silver necklace. This yarn version is much more comfortable to wear, and it can be made in any colour to match your outfit.

Small amount of worsted-weight yarn
½” shank button
3.5 mm (E) hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Chain: 40.5 cm (16")
Pendant: 9.5 cm (3.75")

Exact gauge is not essential for this project.

Abbreviations used:

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet

Special techniques: magic ring

Necklace:

Buttonhole:
Ring: Ch 6. Join with sl st in first ch.
Rnd 1: Ch 1. 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.

Note: make sure that button fits through buttonhole easily but snugly. If you use a larger button, you will need to chain more for the ring and then make enough sc to fill in the ring.

Chain: Ch 75. Fasten off, leaving long tail for attaching button.

Note: You can chain fewer stitches for a choker or more stitches for a longer necklace- make sure you try it around your neck before fastening off in case the length needs adjustment.

Button: Thread yarn tail through button shank a couple times, knot, weave in end for a few stitches and cut off excess.

Weave in other end (buttonhole end).

Circle:

This lovely bracelet is made from pearls and amethyst beads.

2 yd 28g artistic wire
6 5-mm rice pearl beads
5 5-mm gemstone beads
1 metal toggle clasp
Size C-2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook
Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters

8” circumference

None needed.

http://crochetkitten.blogspot.com/search/label/patterns

Quick and easy rose brooch
has only 2 rows

Double knit/ light worsted weight yarn used in choosen rose colour
3.75 mm (5 / F) hook
Brooch back

Small Rose sized

Gauge will depend on the materials you use, it a small brooch so experiment.

Abbreviations:

St – Stitch
Sts – Stitches
dc (UK)/ sc (USA) – Double Crochet (UK)/ Single Crochet (USA)
tr(UK)/ dc (USA) – Treble Crochet (UK)/ Double Crochet (USA)
Ch – Chain

http://nezumiworld.blogspot.com/2009/02/rose-brooch.html

Some simple post earrings. And my very first pattern to boot! :o) so, if there are errors, or a simpler/wiser way to write it down/communicate it - feel more than free to let me know.

Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread size 5 in Linen

1.0 Crochet hook

22 Light Gold Supra Metallic Czech 11/0 seed Beads

Bead needle - button bead thread

circle post earring backs

washable fabric glue.

1 inch

There are only two rows to crochet, so as large as you want.

CH 5, Connect to first Ch with a slip stitch - (creating a circle)

Row 1: (going through the center of the circle) hdc 10 times: Connect to first hdc with a slip stitch

Row 2: *Ch 5, slip stitch in first hdc, Ch 3 Slip stitch in next hdc*. (repeat from * to * all the way around.) Tie off

°sew the gold beads around the center then glue to the post backs. Using a washable fabric glue to secure the crochet to the metal post earring back gives the earring longer staying power then other glues, because the washable fabric glue doesn't break down as you sweat.

This is a little wrist warmer I made although it looks great as a chunky cold weather bracelet. It's beginners although it can get fiddly. I work in Australian terminilogy which is largely like that of the U.K. so a double crochet is a single US and a treble crochet is a double US. I will try to put both in but if I miss one out I will be using the UK terminology and the US in curly {} brackets.

Gold Embroidery Thread - about 8 meters
200 x 4mm (6 per inch) seed beads of various matching colours
Sewing and Knitting needles
Marino Supreme Checkheaton - light weight [3] about 20gms
Size 3.00mm crochet needle - Size 0 US - Europe C2 - 00 UK
Size 6.00mm crochet needle - Size J/10 US and Europe - 4 UK

25cm circumference for the bracelet
8cm diameter for the flower

Bracelet - 3 treble crochet (double crochet) per inch
Bead string - 10 chains per inch including the chains containing beads

The beaded chain works best if the tension is varied so as to give a slight random sizing between beads. You will find it easier to string beads onto the length of the embroidery thread and bring a few up near your work at a time. You will need to gently stretch your yarn every so often to tighten the beads into place. That's what worked for me but I tend to crochet more European style so it's up to you.
Note you are in effect creating your own yarn which you will use in conjunction with the wool to crochet the flower.

Tip. Avoid having to unravel your flower at any point. The beaded yarn will tend to get caught up on itself. It will take some patience to get it untangled.

For the beaded yarn. Use size 3.00mm (0) hook
Ch 2, bring a bead close to the last chain and ch over the bead. Ch 3, ch 1 with bead. Cont ch 3, ch1 with bead until yarn measures 2.1 meters. See picture below.

For flower. Use size 6.00mm (J) hook. You must crochet using the wool and your bead yarn at the same time.

Ch 4, ch in the first ch to form a circle. * Ch 5, ch 1 in center of circle. * Rep from * 6 times. Fasten off. Leave some wool for sewing remaining beaded yarn onto the bracelet. Finish by sewing the remaining beaded yarn into the center of the flower by using the wool. Leave some wool underneath to attach the flower to the bracelet.

For the bracelet.

Ch 23, * ch2, tr 1 {dc 1} in second ch from the edge, tr 21 {dc 22}*. Repeat from * to * for 5 rows. Fasten off leaving enough wool to join the two shortest ends together.

Sew the ends together as described above. Attach the beaded flower over the sewn edge taking care to cover all of the seam. Stretch the flower if necessary. Ensure each petal of the flower is separately anchored or it will flap about.

This is a pattern for a rose choker. It was meant as a surprise present for a friend using leftover yarn from a project she asked me to do. The rose pattern was taken from the "Brier Rose" pattern by Jennifer Fletcher from Anticraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister by Renée Rigdon and Zabet Stewart, and the leaf pattern is the "Basic Small Leaf" from Nicky Epstein's Crocheted Flowers. The body of the choker is of my own design.

• A small amount of baby weight cotton yarn in red and green (the smoother the better)
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• A pretty button (about 3/4" in diameter) in a complementary colour (I used a red button).

The choker band is a little less than an inch (2.5cm) wide, and it should be long enough to fit snugly around your neck. The rose and leaves can be any size you want.

I got approximately 14 sts per 2" (5cm), but since the number of stitches you begin with is dependent on the circumference of your neck, it's better just to go with that and not worry too much about gauge.

choker (green):
make a chain ribbon the length of the circumference of your neck with an even number of ch.
row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end, ch 3, turn.
row 2: *skip 1st st, dc in 2nd st, dc in 1st st, making an X, rep from * to end, ch 1, turn.
row 3: sc in each sc across, 2sc in ch 3 from row 2, ch 8, 2 sc in ch 3, fasten off.

leaf (green, make two):
ch 8
row 1: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, in each ch, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working around other side of chain in each ch, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st, join with sl st in first sl st.
row 2: working blo, sl st in each st to 3 sc group, sl st in first sc, ch 2, skip next sc, sl st in 3rd sc, sl st in each st to end. Join with sl st in first sl st. Ch 4 for stem.
Fasten off.

flower (red):
make adjustable ring
rnd 1: 5sc into adj ring, join, ch1 [5]
rnd 2: sc in each st around, join, ch1 [5]
rnd 3: 2 sc in each st around, join, ch1 [10]
inside petals:
rnd 4: working flo, *(sc, ch1, dc, ch1, sc) in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * around (5 petals)
rnd 5: working blo, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join, ch1 [15]
middle and outside petals:
rnd 6: working flo, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next st, (dc, hdc, sc) in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * around, ch 1 (5 petals)
rnd 7: working blo, *(hdc, dc, tr) in next st, (tr, dc, hdc) in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * around. (5 petals)
Fasten off.

Sew in ends, sew leaves and rose to center of choker, and sew the button to the end of the choker, opposite the button loop.

I'm getting into making jewelry and trying new things with it. Right now I'm working on hemp (wow, this is so much easier than macrame)! It's very simple, and gives a cool jagged effect!

The orange one is done in nylon cording.

hemp (I am using scraps, usually about a yard long, it doesn't take too much)
** or any other finer yarns/threads that you choose
Beads (this pattern uses 9 beads)
Clasp
Size D/3-3.25mm hook

Patience!

7"x1"

1 row (4dc2chdc)=1"

This can be adjusted to any length depending on the size. I am using silver beads, of course they are optional.

Remember to string your beads before you begin!-- add more beads if you want this longer, I recommend having too many, rather than too few.

Also, if using hemp, remember to block it after it is done, I find warm water works the best to get your hemp to cooperate.

ch 4
R1:(3 dc in 4th from hk, ch2, 1dc) all in same hole, ch 3, turn (5 sts)
R2: 3dc in ch2, ch2*, dc, ch 3, turn

*slide a bead up as you do your 1st of the ch2 to get it in there nice and snug, then ch1

Repeat row 2, you will begin to see a zig-zag pattern as you move. continue to add rows until it is as long as you want it, fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach clasps and you're done!

This is a really easy, but beautiful pattern for a necklace. It makes a great last minute gift and never fails to impress! Feel free to use any beads, buttons, or whatever you are inspired by. I found these shell discs on clearance and bought several bags in various colours and everyone really loves it.

Yarn: I used Crosheen thread no. 10 in chocolate brown. You don't need very much, but I always buy the economy sized ball so I always have it on hand for gifts.

Hook: 1/ 2.75MM

Beads: 16 large shell discs and 32 small shell discs (the web address on the package is: http://www.ribtex.com.au )

necklace clasp

needle and thread

The necklace is approx 14 in long.

The gauge is not important in this pattern. I do work the foundation chain tight, but not taught. you need to get into each stitch and make sure that it doesn't twist as you go along.

Step 1: thread clasp, 1 small disc, * 1 large disc , 2 small discs, repeat from * until 15th large disc, then thread 2 small discs, 1 large disc and 1 small disc and the other part of the clasp.

Step 2: chain 110

Step 3: add clasp and sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 30 chains.

Step 4: add small disc and sc in next chain *sc in next chain, chain 1, add large disc, chain 1 again, sc in same space as previous sc (add small disc and sc in next chain) twice. Repeat from * to last large disc.

Step 5: sc in next st, chain 1, add large disc, chain 1 again, sc in same space as previous sc, add small disc and sc in next chain.

Step 6: sc in the next 29 chains, add clasp and sc in next two chains. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Step 7: I like to also use a needle and matching thread to secure both ends of the clasps to the crochet thread.

I made these earrings as a gift for women in my family, last year. They are fast to make, and you can make them different every time, depending on the thread you choose or the amount of beads you use. Topstitching thread and seedbeads to make tiny, delicate earrings; cotton thread and cat's eyes beads for bigger and distinctive ones.
The instructions in Spanish for these pieces are at my blog http://curupisa.blogspot.com.

Thread.
Beads of your choice.
Crochet hook, according to the yarn you choose.
Fish hook ear wires

With topstitching thread and seed beads, 1/2'' (1,25 cm).
With a thicker cotton thread, aprox. 1'' (2,5 cm)

Depends on the thread and hook.

You have to put the beads in the string before you start to crochet the earrings. For each piece made with topstitching thread, I used 51 beads. But you need to use less if you choose bigger beads.

You'll use chain stitch (ch st), slip stitch (sl st) and single crochet (sc). Through the last round you will see I'll refer to a bead single crochet (bsc) with a number beside the reference. Bsc2 means bead single crochet with 2 beads, and then you'll have Bsc3, Bsc4 and Bsc5.
To make Bsc, you insert the hook on a base stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through base stitch, slide 2 (3, 4 or 5) beads next to the loops on the hook, yarn over behind the beads, draw string through both loops. Beads will get "trapped" between the loops of the single crochet.

Chain 7 stitches and form a ring, using a sl st.
1st round: 17 sc. No need to join with a sl st.
2nd round: 2 sc, bsc2 twice, bsc3 twice, bsc4 twice, bsc5 three times, bsc4 twice, bsc3 twice, bsc2 twice. Join the round with a sl st and weave in the ends.
If you are good at hiding the tail of thread, you can choose which one to use as right side.
Insert the ear wires through the sc that aren't beaded.