Jewelry

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Crochet Cowrie Bracelet

Crochet Cowrie Bracelet The Crochet Cowrie Bracelet works up quickly and looks like macrame! With some simple crochet stiches and a few easy beading techniques, you can create this unique summer bracelet in no time. When I visited Hawaii I loved beachcombing and finding cowrie shells and I love that they are popular now. They are such an interesting shape and have great texture. Since the plumeria flower is also very prevalent in Hawaii, I picked these plumeria-style flower beads[Read more]

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Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts

Crochet Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Here is a list of Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts that are both unique and quick to make! Our mothers do so much for us all year long that it is fitting that there is a day to celebrate them and give them a rest. 🙂 And since mothers hold such a special place in our heart (or someone who is like a mother to us), it is also fitting that we give them a handmade[Read more]

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Crochet Heart Projects

Crochet Heart Projects These Crochet Heart Projects span over 10+ years of designing and include a wide variety of cute and creative crochet patterns that are fun to make for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year! The popular and famous heart shape is one of my favorite objects to design and crochet. There are many different ways to create a heart using crochet stitches – I love the endless possibilities and that you can add a heart to[Read more]

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Crochet Heart Earrings

Crochet Heart Earrings The Crochet Heart Earrings are quick and easy to make. They use a very small amount of Size 10 cotton crochet thread and optional jewelry charms. There are many ways to crochet a heart and this project has you making just 2 rows with tall stitches! I was able to crochet each of these hearts in less than 5 minutes! Plus, they are very lightweight which makes for the perfect earring design. 🙂 You can decide to[Read more]

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Celtic Christmas Crochet Earrings

Celtic Christmas Crochet Earrings The Celtic Christmas Crochet Earrings are a fun and quick project that uses basic crochet stitches and a small amount of Size 10 cotton crochet thread. These earrings are modeled after my very popular Celtic Christmas Garland (that you can see here). Since everyone loves the elegant simplicity of the Celtic Christmas Tree, I thought it would be good to make a mini-version that can be worn as earrings or even a simple pendant necklace! Click[Read more]

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Crochet Beaded Badge Necklace

Crochet Beaded Badge Necklace The crochet beaded badge necklace is a fun project that works up quickly. It is easy to make any color with a wide variety of beads. The crocheted length would work with different types of badge holders and can even be used with lanyards or as a regular necklace. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Badge Holders for Special Events I have been to many conferences and participated in[Read more]

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Micro Crochet Granny Square Necklace

Micro Crochet Granny Square Necklace This Micro Crochet Granny Square Necklace works up quickly and uses a small amount of thread. I love how it turned out! And, yes, I did say that this project uses a small amount of thread – that would be sewing thread – yikes! Sewing thread is very thin and does take some getting used to so this project is not for everyone. But if you are like me and have been working with cotton[Read more]

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Crochet Butterfly Necklace

Crochet Butterfly Necklace The Crochet Butterfly Necklace is a unique jewelry project that uses a small amount of cotton crochet thread. Butterflies are beautiful creatures that always catch my eye. I never get tired of watching them among flowers in the summer. I love how they are a symbol of renewal and hope. I created this butterfly necklace to be a special gift for a mother or daughter. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click[Read more]

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Celtic Bracelet

Celtic Bracelet I love how this Celtic Bracelet turned out! It is really easy and quick to make using basic crochet stitches and a small amount of yarn. It truly is a beginner project – yay!  Plus, there is a fun effect you can see with this bracelet when you turn out the lights – read on to find out what that is! Several years ago I created a similar bracelet, the Celtic Knot Bracelet (click here to see that[Read more]

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Crochet Flower Bracelet

Crochet Flower Bracelet I love to crochet jewelry and I love flowers so I decided to combine my love of both into the Crochet Flower Bracelet! Crocheted jewelry is very unique and adds an eye-catching touch to any outfit. This bracelet is designed to be able to easily switch out each flower so you can quickly change the accessory to match your outfit or mood. It is a small and quick project that can be worn the same day you[Read more]

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Summer Crochet Earrings

Summer Crochet Earrings These Summer Crochet Earrings are perfect to wear when the weather is warm and the sun is shining! I love the design of Sand Dollars and am still dreaming to find one on a beach someday! With their simple lines and flower-like centers they are unique and easy to crochet. These summer crochet earrings are large and lacy (about 2 1/2″ across) so definitely a statement accessory but I also show you how to turn the earring[Read more]

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Crochet Shamrock Square Pattern

Crochet Shamrock Square Pattern This Crochet Shamrock Square Pattern is another FREE Irish-inspired crochet project for you! This Shamrock Pattern is crocheted with Red Heart Soft yarn in some lovely colors – Guacamole, Dark Leaf, Tangerine and Off-White. This yarn has such a pretty sheen and so easily glides on your hook that you’ll have this square finished in no time! And lately I am loving the combination of greens, oranges and whites 🙂 (This post includes affiliate links. To[Read more]

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Crochet Shamrock Earrings

Crochet Shamrock Earrings These Crochet Shamrock Earrings are so fun to make! The shamrock shape is easy to replicate with crochet stitches. I love how the Trinity Knot works so well with the 3 petals/leaves of a shamrock and thought it would be fun to take the basic design of my Celtic Trinity Shamrock Garland and make it smaller into these crochet shamrock earrings! Click here or any image to purchase this pattern from my Etsy Shop. Celtic Knot and[Read more]

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Crochet Heart Pattern

Crochet Heart Pattern This time of year you can see hearts everywhere you go! I love the shape and symbol of a heart and have created many different kinds of crochet heart patterns over the years. Today I have a NEW crochet heart pattern to share with you and it’s FREE! Crochet Heart – Lacy and Quick! This small crochet heart motif is quick to make and uses a small amount of yarn. I am calling it the “Little Lacy[Read more]

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Crochet Earrings – Quick & Elegant

Coral teardrop crochet earrings with green faceted teardrop beads in the center

Crochet Earrings – Quick & Elegant If you have visited this blog before, you know that I love to crochet and design jewelry. These Quick & Elegant Crochet Earrings are now some of my favorites to make! These are truly quick because they are crocheted with just 2 rounds! To make these crochet earrings you need to know how to do a slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet – all basic crochet stitches. Some basics about[Read more]

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Boho Mandala Necklace

Boho Mandala Necklace This mandala necklace is easy to crochet. I love to crochet jewelry and mandalas and this project features both!  I created 2 versions (one large and one small) using a very similar stitch pattern and the same embellishments so that you can easily create the size that best suits your style. (This post includes affiliate links. To read our full disclosure policy, click here) Rings and Beads This mandala necklace project uses 2 types of rings that[Read more]

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Celtic Necklaces

Round-up of Celtic Necklaces If you visited my blog before, then you know I love to crochet jewelry – especially necklaces! I love how they are quick and use a small amount of supplies. There have been many times that I have created a brand new necklace design to wear later that same day for a special event or occasion! Read on below to see a variety of Celtic-inspired necklaces that use mostly simple stitches and very basic jewelry techniques.[Read more]

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Crochet Heart Patterns

Crochet Heart Patterns Some of my most favorite designs have been crochet heart patterns. I first started designing crochet projects for publication in 2012 – I can’t believe that was over 10 years ago! I have really enjoyed the creative outlet it provides.  Over the 10+ years of designing I have made several of these heart-themed projects and I thought it would be fun to share a list with you since Valentine’s Day is coming up. And designing heart patterns[Read more]

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Celtic Knot Heart

Celtic Knot Heart I created this project several years ago and it has been one of my most popular patterns since. The stitches used in this heart are very simple and so is the Celtic Knot pattern making it perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. There is a video tutorial (link below) to help you weave the knot and step-by-step photos below. I also show you how to make each version – the keyring and the Christmas ornament. Which[Read more]

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Easy DIY Pendant Necklace

Easy DIY Pendant Necklace I love to crochet jewelry because it is quick and creative. I also love to collect beads and charms especially when they are on sale! 🙂 So, I came up with the Easy DIY Pendant Necklace design to put several of my pretty charms to good use. For each necklace you just crochet a small circle with Size 3 crochet thread (There are a few variations I include below), attach the charm and put it on[Read more]