Sunday 19 February 2017

AN EXQUISITE ROSE PENDANT & A PAIR OF ROSE EAR RINGS

free crochet ear ring, pendant pattern
AN EXQUISITE ROSE PENDANT & A PAIR OF ROSE EAR RINGS

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There are so many ideas out there, in the wonderful world wide web, and this one is quite a treasure. This little rose has so multiple uses.  I can already see it being used as a gift wrapping topper, and a bracelet among other things.. so let’s see where your originality and creativity take you.

Materials used : Today I’ve used Indian Red Rose metallic knitting cotton with a 1.75 mm crochet hook ; ear ring posts ; beads, if needed ; ring ; glue to seal ends.
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros or unbranded knitting cotton as well
International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s)                   hk : Hook
dc : Double crochet          sp : Space                                 
sl-st : Slip stitch                ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es)                  
yo : Yarn Over     


Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs 

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY


Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro 

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps.  One sc made.  Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M 

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); 
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made.  
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo 

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0 

How to add beads : Check this video at https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I

How to work with beads in crochet : Check out this video at https://youtu.be/yanbAnF_pr0

Instructions using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.  For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.  
This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project. 

For the tiny little rose, I used the chart and inspiration photograph I found online.  


The rose motif is one I have used several times before… 
having made hair tic tac clips ; or having added it to the top of a headband and of course as a cute little button on dresses.  This time, however, there is a small tweak on this beauty that made me want to try this out.  So let’s work out what this difference is, shall we. 


Part 1 : Small Rose Motif (Ear ring)

Materials used : For this, you will need a pair of ear ring posts, so check here or here 

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Using a similar pattern, I have made a pair of ear rings, and then a pendant.  The basic pattern is the same, but as I’ve made the pendant a little larger, I’ve tweaked it a bit.  

I used a flat ear ring back for this pair of ear rings.




Start with a chain in multiples of 8 + 1 .

Each set of 8 stitches will form one rose petal, so depending on how large or how many petals (rounds of petals) you want, work that many multiples.

Row 1 :  sc in the 2nd ch from hk ;
*ch 2, sk next 2 ch, dc in the next ch ;
(ch 2, dc in the same ch ) ;
rep (to) once ; ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sc in the next ch ;
ch 3, sk next ch, sc in the next ch* ;
rep *to* till end.  Turn.

Row 2 :  sl-st into the 1st ch-2 sp, 
3 dc in the same 1st ch-2 sp ; 
sk next dc ;
*(3 dc in the next ch-2 sp ; sk next dc) ;
rep (to) once ; 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp ; 
sc in the next ch-3 sp ;
rep (to) once* ;
rep *to* till end. 
Fasten off and leave a tail to attach.


Part 2 : Small Rose Bud Centre (Ear ring)

Start with a magic circle and 6 sc in that circle. 
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  
Pull lightly to close.

Round 1 :  (Increase round) : 
2 sc in the 1st sc and in each sc all around. 
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  (12 sc)

Rounds 2 - 3 :  sc in the 1st sc and in each sc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  (12 sc)

Round 4 :  (Decrease round) : 
sc 2-tog over in the 1st 2 sc ;
*sc 2-tog over the next 2 sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  (6 sc)

Fasten off and leave a tail to attach.


Finishing : You now have a small circular little bud and a long wavy strip.  I am sure you know what to do with them both and the pictures have explained it all too, but here’s the explanation anyway. 
Holding the little bud in the centre, wrap the strip around it and start attaching (from the bottom) in circles till you reach the end of the strip.  Attach and seal the end of the strip neatly.  Keep checking around the front that the petals are overlapping well, and look like a cute little button rose.

I have decided to make this a ‘press-type’ ear ring and so I have attached this little button rose to the press type ear ring holder.  If you decide to make it a hanging ear ring, you will need to attach your little ear ring hook onto the top of the rose and watch it dangle and attract attention when you swing your head 



Part 3 : Large Rose Motif (Pendant)

Materials used : For this pattern, you will need a stainless steel chainso check here or here or here ; and you'll need small joining rings and if you want beads 

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free crochet rose pendant pattern

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free crochet pattern

For the pendant, as I mentioned before, it’s the similar pattern, but as I wanted it a little larger, I’ve changed a few stitches.

Start with a chain in multiples of 8 + 1 .
Each set of 8 stitches will form one rose petal, so depending on how large or how many petals (rounds of petals) you want, work that many multiples.

Row 1 :  sc in the 2nd ch from hk ;
*ch 2, sk next 2 ch, dc in the next ch ; (ch 2, dc in the same ch ) ;
rep (to) once ; ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sc in the next ch ;
ch 3, sk next ch, sc in the next ch* ;
rep *to* till end.  Turn.

Row 2 :  sl-st into the 1st ch-2 sp, 3 dc in the same 1st ch-2 sp ; sk next dc ;
*(3 trc in the next ch-2 sp ; sk next dc) ;
rep (to) once ; 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp ; sc in the next ch-3 sp ; rep (to) once* ;
rep *to* till end. 
Fasten off and leave a tail to attach.




Part 4 : Large Rose Bud Centre (Pendant)

Start with a magic circle and 6 sc in that circle. 
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  Pull lightly to close.

Round 1 :  (Increase round) : 2 sc in the 1st sc and in each sc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  (12 sc)

Rounds 2 - 4 :  sc in the 1st sc and in each sc all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  (12 sc)

Round 5 :  (Decrease round) : sc 2-tog over in the 1st 2 sc ;
*sc 2-tog over the next 2 sc* ;
rep *to* all around.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.  (6 sc)

Fasten off and leave a tail to attach.


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