For the Love Earrings

Whew! Last day of the “love” month and here I am, publishing my new heart earrings pattern. I’m fine with it! They are cute any time of year and I think you’ll love making them. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches and go with what you got. I don’t want to just set the pattern aside and save it for next year.

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I wanted to design these to look similar to a paper doily valentine. It was fun to create the delicate border around the simple heart. I made two pairs in traditional colors, but they would also be fun in all sorts of color combos. This is a great beginner earring pattern if you aren’t familiar with thread crochet. The simple stitches are familiar and the shape is easy to make. If you get stuck with the written pattern, head to get the PDF in one of my pattern shops.

The PDF has a full photo tutorial to go with the written instructions. You are also welcome to come find me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts, where I am available as I obsessively oooh and ahh over other crochet stuff several times a day! Shoot me a question there if you need help with the pattern!

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OKAY MY DAHHHLINGS LET’S MAKE SOME EARRINGS! (can you tell we are into the wee hours of the night as I deliriously write this?)

Supplies

• Size 10 crochet thread in 2 colors as desired, approx 10 yards each, samples are Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread size 10 color A: Burgundy, color B: Cream
• Size 1.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle and scissors
• Earring findings: 2 fishhook style earrings or 2 flat stud earring
• Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat
• If using flat stud earrings: quick bond glue (cyanoacrylate) like Krazy Glue/Super Glue/Gorilla Glue OR E600 jewelry glue

Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

dc = double crochet

beg = beginning

prev = previous

sk = skip

Notes

• Pattern is worked in one piece for each earring. (2 pieces total)
• For the best look, stiffen the earrings. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
• Stitch counts are marked in { } at the end of each row/round.
• Finished dimensions: 1 1/4 inch diameter

Gauge

Gauge is not really necessary for this pattern. Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look. If you desire to gauge swatch: use double crochet in 5 rows with 11 sts to equal a 1 inch square.

Written Instructions

Make 2) with color A:

Row 1: Ch 2, sc 2nd st from hook, ch 1, turn. {1 sc}

Row 2: 3 sc, ch 1, turn. {3 sc}

Row 3: 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, ch 1, turn. {5 sc}

Row 4: 2 sc, sc next 3, 2 sc, ch 1, turn. {7 sc}

Row 5: Sc each st across, ch 1, turn. {7 sc}

Row 6: Sk 1st st, 4 dc next st, sk next st, sl st, ch 1, sk next st, 4 dc next st, sl st last st of row. {8 dc, 2 sl st}

Struggling? Ask for help on Instagram or get the PDF on ravelry!

Round 1: Sc 11 evenly around the bottom of the heart, placing a ch 1 at the bottom point of the heart, change to color B as you finish with sl st in the 1st dc at the top of the heart. {11 sc, 1 ch, 1 sl st} (This round only goes around the bottom of the heart, not the top part.)

Round 2: Ch 3, sl st next st, ch 3, sl st next st, ch 3, sl st next 3 sts, (ch 3, sl st next st) repeat ( ) around, finishing with sl st in last sl st from prev round. Fasten off and weave in ends. {20 ch-3, 22 sl st}

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Pin heart to blocking mat. Spray from about 6-10 inches away with fabric stiffening spray, or pour some of the spray liquid into a small cup and paint the liquid on. Once dry, glue to the stud earring finding, or attach fish hook style earring to top of heart, through one of the lace parts. I prefer to attach the fish hook style such that each heart mirrors each other as below.

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Ok! I hope you enjoy these little pretties! They are such fun and would be awesome in any color! I’m thinking ahead to some pastel colors for Spring and Easter! Oh I have a light purple thread that would be lovely……..

Share with me! I’d love to see your earrings! Tag me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts

This pattern is for personal use only. You may make and sell finished products from this design, but any altering, sharing, selling, or reproducing the actual pattern in part or whole is prohibited. If you sell products made from this pattern online, please credit The Mother Lode/ Priscilla Allen as the designer. Pattern and photos are the property of Priscilla Allen, and you may not share them as your own.