Derivatives #6

Posted on October 18, 2011 by fats

Derivatives #6
Based on Natural Tendencies #6
Beaded Choker in Crochet Lace
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Derivatives #6
Beaded Choker in Crochet Lace
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This pattern is suitable for workers skilled in thread crochet and crocheting with beads. The lace is lightly starched to stiffen and protect the material. Use mercerized cotton thread in size 8 or 10, and a steel crochet hook at least 1.3mm.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Choker: approximately 1.5 inches wide and 12.5 inches long
Length can be adjusted for woman’s sizes (table of sizes included in last page)

YARN
Cannon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color beige
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color beige

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Bead-threading needle
1 large bead or decorative button for choker closure
18 transparent glass beads (5mm) and 18 antique pearl beads (2.5mm) (this makes choker length 12.5 inches)
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Clean paper or cloth

DESIGN NOTES
The choker is crocheted in one piece starting at the narrow end then along one side. The beads are strung onto the thread before crocheting. 18 pairs of beads with size 8 cotton thread and hook indicated make 36 rows of length 12.5 inches suitable for collar or choker.

To adjust choker length, work with an even number of rows and bear in mind that you will need half the number of rows for beads of each size to go along each side of the choker. For example, a longer choker with 38 rows will need 19 2.5mm beads and 19 5mm beads, while a shorter choker with 34 rows will need 17 2.5mm beads and 17 5mm beads.

Derivatives #5

Posted on October 8, 2011 by fats

Derivatives #5
Based on Natural Tendencies #5
Beaded Necklace and Bracelet in Crochet Lace
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Derivatives #5
Beaded Bracelet and Necklace in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace: approximately 1.00 inch wide and 16.5 inches long
Bracelet: approximately 1.25 inches wide and 7.5 inches long
Length can be adjusted for woman’s sizes (table of sizes included in last page)

YARN
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color brown (for necklace) and cream (for bracelet)
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color brown and cream

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Bead-threading needle
Button (8mm) for necklace enclosure
NECKLACE: Pearl beads – 7pcs (2mm), 14 pcs (3mm), 7 pcs (5mm) – total of 28 pearl beads
BRACELET: Pearl beads – 12pcs (2mm), 12 pcs (3mm), 12 pcs (5mm) – total of 36 pearl beads; and Transparent glass beads – 24 pcs (4mm)

DESIGN NOTES
The beads in the necklace are threaded in the order of (7 3mm beads, 7 5mm beads, 7 3mm beads, 7 2mm beads) to create a design wherein the larger beads are at the middle and the smaller ones near the ends of the necklace. Experiment with random arrangements of different sized beads too. Beads are used in the necklace in alternating rows. The necklace is worked in 57 rows. Work with an even number of rows + 1 row, with one pearl bead for every 2 rows.

The bracelet is worked in 25 rows making a bracelet of 8 inches in length. You might wish to work with shorter lengths with 7 inches as standard women’s size. To do so, just work with an even number of rows + 1 row, with 2 glass beads and 3 pearl beads (one of each in 3 different sizes) for every 2 rows. Thread all the pearl beads first followed by the glass beads.

The ends of the bracelet are sewn together after crocheting. Alternatively, you can use clasps or use beads or buttons and a crocheted loop as closures for the bracelet.

Transformations #8

Posted on September 22, 2011 by fats

Transformations #8
Necklace in Crochet Lace and Beads

Transformations #8
Necklace in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace: approximately 1.75 inches wide
The finished necklace shown is 13.5 inches long without the ties

YARN
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color natural
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color natural

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Bead-threading needle
2 large beads (approx. 10mm) for ties
2 strands of leather string about 16 inches long each
44 transparent glass beads (4mm)
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

DESIGN NOTES
The necklace is crocheted starting from the narrow end, then the scallops are worked along the lower edge of the necklace. The beads are strung onto the thread before working.

Transformations #7

Posted on September 22, 2011 by fats

Transformations #7
Necklace in Crochet Lace and Beads

Transformations #7
Necklace in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace: approximately 2.0 inches wide
The finished necklace shown is 13.0 inches long without the ties

YARN
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color natural
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color natural

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Bead-threading needle
2 large beads (approx. 10mm) for ties
2 pieces leather string about 18 inches long each
81 transparent glass beads (4mm)
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

DESIGN NOTES
The necklace is crocheted starting from the narrow end, then the beaded picots are worked along the lower edge of the necklace. The beads are strung onto the thread before working.

Transformations #5

Posted on September 19, 2011 by fats

Transformations #5
Necklace in Crochet Lace and Beads

Transformations #5
Necklace in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace: approximately 2.0 inches wide
The finished necklace shown is 12.5 inches long without the ties

YARN
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color olive
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color olive

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Bead-threading needle
2 large beads (approx. 10mm) for ties
50 transparent glass beads (4mm)
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

DESIGN NOTES
The necklace is crocheted starting from the narrow end, then along the edge. The beads are strung onto the thread before working.