Crochet Flower Necklace

Does anyone else love all of the bright floral jewelry out there? I especially like the bold necklaces I've been seeing. Back in Spring, I decided I would give a try at crocheting my own. I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect pattern. And, actually, I never found it. So, I designed my own. They are so simple and pretty. I may make some earrings, too. And, at least I have a little bit of Summer left to wear it this year.

Start with DMC floss in your favorite colors. I used white, bright blue, light green, green, pink, hot pink, yellow, orange, and purple. You will also need pearl beads, a chain, and a clasp. (or repurpose an old chain necklace you may have). Have handy your scissors, jewelry pliers, a sewing needle (small enough to thread the beads), and a small crochet hook (I used US C2/2.75 mm). 

Optional: I wanted my flowers to be stiff enough to stand up to wear. To achieve this, I immersed them in a mod podge and water solution and allowed them to dry.  If you want them to remain soft, this is not necessary, but they may not lay flat along the chain.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

tr = triple crochet

Flower Pattern:

Use the entire set of 6 strands of your first color.

Round 1 - Ch 4, sl st into 1st ch to form a ring. Round 2 - Ch 1, work 9 sc into circle. Sl st to ch 1. Round 3 - *ch 3, dc in next sc, tc in same sc, dc in same sc. Ch 3,  sl in next sc*. Repeat sequence between *s until 5 petals are made with last ch 3 ending with a sl st into last sc.

Finish off.

Tie the ends together neatly on the back of the flower and weave in the ends.

Using 2 or 3 strands of matching thread, sew the pearl bead into the center of the flower.

These flowers were the perfect size for my necklace.  Play around with different hook sizes and numbers of petals for your own creations. You will need 2 sc in round 2 for each petal you wish to have on your flower. Adjust the round 1 ring as needed.

To stiffen the flowers, immerse them one at a time into a 1/2 water 1/2 mod podge solution and allow to dry on a piece of plastic wrap. I held each flower by the pearl while dipping them in the solution so the pearl would not be coated. I also used a paper towel to absorb the excess solution. I allowed them to dry overnight.

Next create the length of chain you want for the necklace and attach the clasp.

Lay out your flowers along the chain in your desired pattern, making sure each flower is either on the chain or touching another flower.  Sew the flowers to the chain or adjacent flower with 2 or 3 matching threads.

Here, you can see mine pinned from the back (although, not this was not my finished placement).

Then, wear it proudly! I love mine.

Such a cheery little addition to an outfit.

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