It’s the middle of the summer here. The heat is getting serious, and we changed to summer clothes long ago. And what summer outfits would be without accessories. Luckily, we crocheters can create them by ourselves! If you are looking for nice and unusual bracelets and brooches, you might want to check out my new Crochet Jewelry ebook.
The ebook is available on our website HERE.
Crochet Jewelry eBook contains six small modern projects, which will become bright accents in your daily outfits. These projects are quick and effective, and they give an excellent chance to learn the basics of overlay crochet.
The bracelet patterns and animal brooches are written in several sizes, which will suit adults and kids. These projects are perfect as last-minute gifts, too. In fact, with six patterns, you get 12 patterns in total!
Each project uses tiny amounts of yarn in several colors and gives you a great opportunity to use up yarn leftovers from the stash.
Choose a palette and combine the shades for each item differently for a unique look.
Using different weights of yarn and hook sizes, you can easily make the
bracelets and animal brooches bigger or smaller.
Let me introduce them one by one.
Mandala Bracelet reminds me of the cheerful sun with many rays. It comes in three sizes, and I can already imagine a party for girls where mothers and daughters wear the same bracelets. This design is also available as a stand-along pattern on Ravelry and Etsy.
Betty the Owl is my new favourite! With a textured front and plain back in one color, it will make a wonderful brooch. And if you wish, you can make both sides the same and turn it into a hanging ornament. What about creating a family of colorful owls?
Bloomy Bracelet is a classical overlay crochet design with floral lines reminding me of a lotus flower. Large for an adult and small for a little kid. The straps in all bracelets can be easily changed for width and length, and you can also move the button around to adjust the strap in size. If you would like to try just this pattern, you can find it on Ravelry and Etsy.
Oliver the Bear brooch is a new interpretation of my existing Magnus the Bear pattern. It consists of two pieces – a volume face and flat back for an easy pinning to clothes and accessories. Move the ears a bit, and your bear can become a mouse, for example! The pattern is straightforward, and I have also recorded video tutorials about how to join front and back, how to attach ears and how to embroider the bear’s face.
Compass Cuff is the third bracelet in this jewelry series. Made in one size, it introduces lovely texture and crab stitch. (Have tried it already? No worries, a video tutorial is waiting for you). You can also grab it as a stand-alone pattern on Ravelry and Etsy.
Dolly the Sheep is a cute little creature with a head full of squishy loops. Pick a new color for every new sheep and create a collection of unusual brooches. In the pattern, you will find a video tutorial about how I am making the loop crochet stitch. It might differ from what you have already seen, but this is how I was toughed to do it as a kid, and this is how I like it.
All three bracelet patterns use overlay crochet technique.
In the instructions, you will find a link to a video tutorial describing complete basics of the overlay crochet, beginning with magic (adjustable) ring, crochet in back and front loops, adding long stitches on top of the crochet surface, needle (invisible) join, and many other tips.
And then the patterns also include lots of progress pictures for almost every round to help you tackle the texture.
The Crochet Jewelry ebook comes in English language with standard US crochet terms.
Grab it on our website HERE.
Hope you enjoy,
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