Crochet Lover’s Eye Necklace
If you're a crochet enthusiast, you'll love the charming Crochet Lover's Eye Necklace! This unique accessory not only showcases the exquisite artistry of crochet but also adds a touch of whimsical elegance to any outfit. The intricate details of the eye design make it a conversation starter, and its delicate craftsmanship is a true testament to the love and dedication put into creating it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just someone who appreciates handmade treasures, this necklace is sure to make you smile every time you wear it!
Materials:
#10 crochet cotton yarn
4 yards tan
2 yards white
3 yards blue (or desired eye color)
1 yard black
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Crewel needle
28, 4-mm pearl beads
Small piece of tan felt
Jump ring and chain for necklace or pin for brooch
Rnd 1: With black thread, ch 2 (or magic circle), 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off black.
Rnd 2: With blue thread, ch 1, 2 sc in each st (16 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 sc).
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. (32 sc). Fasten off blue.
Row 5: Attach white thread, ch 1, sc in same sts, sc in next 6 sts. (7 sc).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, work 3 sc tog, sc in next 2 sts (5 sc).
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, work 3 sc tog, sc in next st (3 sc).
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc last 3 sts tog. Fasten off white.
Return to Rnd 4, sk 9 sts, and rep Rows 5-8 on the other side of the iris.
Before beginning Rnd 9, thread about 30 beads onto tan thread.
Rnd 9: Attach tan thread at bottom of eye of edge of Row 8 (marked by arrow). Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in ends of Rows 7, 6, and 5. *Working across iris, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, sc in ends of Rows 5, 6, and 7, 2 sc in end of Row 8.* On top of eye, sc in ends of Rows 8, 7, 6, and 5, rep * to *. Join with sl st (40 sc).
Rnd 10: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (48 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, turn, *sl st in next st including one bead in st, sl st in next st,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off tan leaving 12” tail. Thread tail through needle and sew in place any beads that are out of line.
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