Sweet Nothings Crochet: A PAIR OF OWL EAR RINGS

Friday, 17 February 2017

A PAIR OF OWL EAR RINGS

free crochet ear ring pattern, free crochet owl ear ring pattern

A PAIR OF OWL EAR RINGS

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Materials used : Today I’ve used Indian polyester viscose silky lace weight, with a 1.3 mm crochet hook ; ready-made ear ring hooks (one pair minimum) ; beads, if needed ; glue to seal ends.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e or unbranded knitting cotton as well

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.

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, 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

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 cute pair of owl ear rings, I used the inspiration from this pattern write up. Do visit this blog for the owl ear rings http://divinedebris.com/olgaowls/

I’ve used this really fine (lace weight, almost like embroidery thread) polyester silk (purse) yarn also known as Kamal Kadai thread in India. I used a 1.3 mm crochet hook for this project. I have used two really small black beads for the tiny eyes. I love my cute fat owl and the brilliant colours just make it stand out so well, methinks. What say?

Blocking ideas :

I would suggest that you block your project, especially if you’ve used a cotton yarn. I generally use a white glue (Mod Podge or Indian Fevicol) as a stiffner.

I use 1 part glue to 2 parts water and make a light paste, and then I lightly apply this over the back of my work using a paint brush. Allow to flat dry before gifting or using.

Note : Kamal kadai / polyester viscose yarn does not specially need to be blocked and may not even accept blocking techniques.

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Friday, 17 February 2017

A PAIR OF OWL EAR RINGS

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