Tuesday 31 January 2017

3-D LACE EAR RINGS - 1

Free crochet pattern, ear ring pattern, Irish lace crochet free ear ring pattern
3-D LACE EAR RINGS - 1
( #Blogaday 31/365 )

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This is a pattern that I’ve taken off one that I’ve made before.. for a totally different project.  My earlier project was a doily set and here we’re creating jewellery. So come along and let’s see what we’re working on today.

Materials usedToday I’m using the lovely Hilaza Rustica Eclat with a 1.3 mm crochet hook ; ready-made ear ring hoops (one pair minimum) ; beads, if needed ; ring ; glue to seal ends.

For Indians : You can make this project using our lovely Indian Anchor knitting cotton , Red rose knitting cotton or Red Rose metallic cotton with the 1.3 mm crochet hook

International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Difficulty level : Advanced Skill level. 

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 : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs 
What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

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


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 

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 : https://youtu.be/EcpgMgBox8I
How to work with beads in crochet : 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. 

In this blog, I am giving you two patterns and you can decide if you want to work the larger or smaller rose.  Add two of these motifs together to form new jewellery and show off your creativity and individuality.
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PATTERN 1 : ROSE MOTIF (Large)

For this pattern, you will need a jewelry kit, so check here or here or here ; and you may need small joining rings and if you want beads 

Irish lace ear ring, Crochet Irish lace pattern
Start Round 1 : with a magic circle and work 10 sc in that circle.  
Pull lightly to close circle. 
Join with a sl-st to the 1st sc. 

Round 2 : (sc ; hdc ; 2 dc) all in the 1st sc ; 
[2 dc ; hdc sc] all in the next sc ;
*rep (to) in the next sc ;
rep [to] in the next sc* ;
rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

We have completed one row of petals for our rose flower.

For the 2nd row of petals, we will start with creating a set of ch-5 sps.  
For this, we will need to work from behind and under the centre dc of the 4-dc set from Round 2 into an sc from Round 1.  
You will work a fpsc (front post single crochet) of sorts around this centre sc and work the ch-5 off it.

Front post single crochet : fpsc :   https://youtu.be/OQa8YLpkdXs

Right.. so we’ve got our work cut out.. let’s get to it.

Round 3 : ch 1, and working under the dc of Round 1, 
sc around the centre dc of the 1st 3-dc set ; 
*ch 5, sk next 2 dc of Round 1, and sc around the next dc* ; 
rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
You have created the base for the 2nd set of petals.

Round 4 : sl-st into the 1st ch-5 sp ; 
(sc ; hdc ; 7 dc ; hdc ; sc all in the ch-5 sp) ;
*sk sc ; rep (to) in the next ch-5 sp* ; 
rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
We have completed our 2nd row of petals for our rose flower.

Once again, we will need to work our chain base for the final row of petals.  
This time, will work from behind and under the sc.

Round 5 : ch 1, and working under and around the sc of Round 3 ; 
*ch 6, and sc around the next sc* ; 
rep *to* all around 
and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.
You have created the base for the final set of petals.

Round 6 : sl-st into the 1st ch-6 sp ; 
(sc ; hdc ; 9 dc ; hdc ; sc all in the ch-6 sp) ;
*sk sc ; rep (to) in the next ch-6 sp* ; 
rep *to* all around 
and join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

Fasten off and leave a tail to attach.

If you are making this cute motif into an ear ring or pendant, attach your ear ring / pendant ring into the center dc of the 10-dc set while working the round.
It does not matter which round you attach it in.
Just ensure you get the centre stitch
I'd also suggest that you block your motif for better display.

PATTERN 2 : ROSE MOTIF (Small)

Irish lace ear ring, Free crochet pattern, Irish lace ear ring free crochet pattern
Rep ONLY Rounds 1 – 4 from Rose Motif (Large) for this small rose motif. 

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