Recently I mentioned to you that I have ventured into crocheting with crocheting thread or in some cases with embroidery thread.
I started making this cute crochet landyards with seeds beads. Mind you the seed beads I used here are the 6/0 seed beads. I find these to work perfect for making these. They are light and are (for me at least) easy to maneuver with a crochet hook
So here's a little history on my thread- some of the packets of embroidery thread/ floss I got at Michaels and my crochet thread I got at AC Moore. I suggest for the embroidery thread take it out of the small tube sleeves they are in and wind them in the little cards boards (floss bobbins) they sell at these stores for this type of thread..it just makes it easier trust me. Now once you have the crochet thread (the one from Aunt Lydia's) I like to wind this type it into a ball.
Now once you choose which one you are going to work on find a needle that will accommodate the size of the thread or floss and the seed beads. Start stringing 100 seed beads...yes 100, now for me depending on how long you want your crochet landyards to be will determine how many beads you may need. Also, depending on your stitch patter it will determine if you will use all or few. First chain 5 to create your circle. After you have made you circle loop now chain 1 bring up a bead chain 1 and repeat.
Keep double checking to make sure you are getting the length you want. Once your done single stitch or slip stitch and close your project up.
Happy crocheting!!!
Follow me on: Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram Ravelry Online shop
Awhile back I was venturing in creating things by using crocheting thread (Aunt Lydia's to be exact). I will say that for me it was the hardest thing to work with because of how thin it is. As I kept working on this challenge I did find out that it took a lot of practice for me to get used to working with a thin crochet hook.
Well I am happy to say that after several months of practicing I think I have the hang of it.
I made a couple of necklaces, earrings and bracelets and I have added some 6/0 seed beads ...which by the way are one of my favorites for jewelry making.
So as I was saying, I started making the see cute sassy necklaces, earrings and bracelets in a variety of lengths and width. I totally love layering with other jewelry pieces that are not in the same material. I totally love these!
Now for the necklace and bracelet I have used the embroidery or crochet thread or floss and for all of them I strung 60 to 100 of the seed beads, then I chain 3 and then bring up a bead and repeat this process til I get it to the length I want. For the earrings I don't string the beads first I actually crochet the piece and then hand sew the beads on.
So as I said before, here is something that I now can add to my bag of need tricks of crocheting.
Enjoy these pics!
Follow me and my blog...help local small businesses make a difference.
Follow, Share, Like on: Facebook Pinterest Twitter Instagram Ravelry Online shop
I started making this cute crochet landyards with seeds beads. Mind you the seed beads I used here are the 6/0 seed beads. I find these to work perfect for making these. They are light and are (for me at least) easy to maneuver with a crochet hook
