Crochet with thread

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!


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Crochet Hair Barrettes

Here's something that you can put together if you are good with a hot glue gun or even sewing.  I have a bunch of crochet flowers that I just make randomly from my leftover stash of yarn.  I would say the 'expensive' piece would be the actual clips. I purchased mine at Michaels. They come in a packet of 20...so in the long run it's not that expensive you know? (I have a picture of the clip...it's on a silk flower - same concept though).

Anyway, so depending on how long you want your barrette that's how you'd determine your flower size. You can also add bows if you want...I'm just making flowers for now. Some I have used a little dab of hot glue or I have sewn them on. I will say this much...I prefer to hot glue them. It can be a bit cumbersome trying to sew them on with the opening of the clip...but that's just me.

barrette clip

Now keep in mind also you can get very creative with these barrettes...add ribbon or even buttons to them to give them that unique look.

I feel that every last piece of yarn I have I want to make something pretty and creative and practical. So here's to more creative ideas with leftover yarn.

Have fun making these! Happy crocheting!!! 
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