Designer: Shelby Allaho Skill level: Easy Yarn: Premier Yarns \*City Life" (38% Polyester, 26% Polyamide, 20% Acrylic, 11% Wool, 5% Glitter) CYCA#4 Hook sizes: E/4 (3.50mm) Notions: Yarn Needle, rust-proof pins
ABBREVIATIONS
ch(s)=chain(s) sl st= slip stitch blo= back loop only rep= repeat yo= yarn over hook Ip= loop hdc= half double crochet beg= beginning
STRANDS NECKLACE
The beauty of novelty yarn is highlighted by crocheting petite strands of beads. Three graduated strands make this into an elegant statement piece. Try also crocheting the necklace in a single color or a graduation of colors. You can use different yarn weights as well, but you may have to alter the number of beads you make so the necklace will be your desired length.
INSTRUCTIONS
Strand 1 Ch 4, sl st in blo of first ch. \*Ch 5, sl st in blo of second ch\*. Rep from \* to \* 30 times to make a total of 32 beads. Fasten off. Strand 2 Insert hook in Strand 1 in first bead you made. \*Ch 5, sl st in blo of second ch\*. Rep from \* to \* 33 times. Sl st in last bead from Strand 1. Fasten off. Strand 3 Insert hook in Strand 2 in the first bead you made. \*Ch 5, sl st in blo of second ch\*. Rep from \* to \* 35 times. Sl st in the last bead from Strand 2. Ch 8, sl st back in last bead (this forms the fastening Ip). Fasten off. Fastening Dome Rnd 1: Wrap the yarn twice around your finger to form a magic ring. Insert hook into ring, yo and pull up a Ip, ch 2, then make 10 hdc into ring. Sl st in beg hdc to end rnd. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in every other st around to close up dome. Fasten off. Finishing With a yarn needle stitch the Fastening Dome to the end of the necklace that is opposite the Fastening Loop. Neatly weave in all ends. Pin out into shape on a blocking board and wet block. When it is completely dry, remove the pins.
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