Tanya’s Teardrop Earrings
Courtesy of Crochet Mon Cherie
This is part 2 of Tanya’s Teardrop Jewelry Set Crochet Along (CAL). If you’d like to join our CAL group and work alongside a group of like minded crocheters, ask questions and socialize, head on over to Crochet Playground and join the group. Once that’s done, you will be able to join the jewelry event!
The set is designed by and is the property of Crochet Mon Cherie who has graciously shared her talent with us! Please click on the highlighted word to visit her Facebook page, Ravelry and Etsy shops to see what else she has going on and show her some love!
Earlier this week I shared Cherie’s lovely necklace pattern and now I’m pleased to share the coordinating earrings. This set is truly lovely and would make a wonderful holiday gift. Like the necklace, the earrings are designed in #10 thread with beads for a bit of sparkle. If you’ve never made jewelry, don’t worry, the skills are basic and the Crochet Playground group will help you through it!
See Part 1 of the CAL here for the coordinating necklace!
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Difficulty Levels: Intermediate
Project Dimensions: Earrings = approx. 2.5 inches/Necklace = approx. 24 inches
Materials Needed:
- 1.5mm Crochet Hook
- #10 Crochet Thread – grey
- Fabric stiffener and stainless steel straight pins for blocking
- 10 Teardrop pendant, charm style beads
- 2 fishhook earring posts
- Stitch Marker
- Jewelry Pliers
- Ruler or tape measure
Stitches used:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
tr – treble
YO – yarn over
Special Stitches:
Beaded chain: Slide bead close to hook, yo, pull through loop on hook.**TIP** To keep beads from hanging too loosely, take a moment during your work to pull each beaded chain very tight.
Ttr: Triple Treble: YO 4 times, insert hook into desired stitch, yo, draw through, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook) until only one loop remains on hook.
Gauge: Gauge is not important for this project
Pattern Notes:
- Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
- Work should be stiffened and formed once completed to maintain the desired appearance.
- Check pattern for materials needed before beginning.
Pattern Instructions
STEP 1: Place 5 beads on thread before beginning.
Round 1: Ch 37, slst in first ch to form loop. Make sure not to twist chain.
Round 2: Sl st in each of next 23 sts, ch 1, sc in each of next 13 sts, join with slst in first st of round.
Working only in the 13 scs of round 2:
Row 1: Turn, sl st in first sc, ch 3, *(dc, ch3, dc) in next sc, skip next sc, repeat from * across, dc in last sc. Leave remaining sts unworked. {6 chain spaces}
Row 2: Turn, ch1, hdc in same st, *(ch 1, hdc, ch1, hdc, ch1) in next ch-sp, ** tr in space between next 2 dc, ch 1, beaded chain, ch1, slst in top of previously worked tr, repeat from * across ending last repeat at **, 2hdc in top of ch-3. Finish off. Weave in ends.
Finishing: Use image above as reference.
Using jewelry pliers, open bottom loop of earring post. Attach in topmost stitch of earring. (Be sure to attach it through more than one layer of thread for longer lasting support). Use pliers to close the bottom loop of the earring post completely.
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