I’m so excited to create this summer earring collection! Crochet is such an amazingly versatile craft, and I want to introduce people to thread crochet through my fun earring designs. Earrings are quick projects and I adore making them, but those tiny stitches can be intimidating! Be intimidated no more! I designed several summer earring patterns perfect for dipping your toe into crochet earrings and I want to help you make them successfully through this introduction.
The Patterns
- These are all free patterns hosted right here on me website!
- The easiest one to start with is the Popsicle Earrings. These are made with three flat pieces and then seamed together to make the adorable frosty treats.
- Next up, the Fun in the Sun Earrings! These are actually a 3 pattern set of sun designs. These are worked in the round so they are slightly more challenging but still fairly straightforward. The trickiest part of these is that they must be blocked to form the correct shape.
- Finally we have the stunning Sunset on the Water Earrings. These earrings are made using tapestry crochet. If you are new to thread crochet AND tapestry crochet, these are a little daunting. I think if you have a little experience with both, though, you can make these!
Materials
- The patterns have all been designed with gorgeous colors from the Curio 10 thread from WeCrochet. I love this crochet thread for earrings because the colors are modern and it’s easy to work with. The colors I used are: Bahama, Clarity, Conch, Clementine, and Canary.
- But of course, use whatever size 10 crochet thread you like! I have 3 other brands of crochet thread in my stash and any of them would work for these earrings. Colors to look for: medium blue, light blue, coral/pink, orange, yellow.
- You’ll need some earring findings! These are available from any major craft retailer. I usually get mine from Michael’s. These patterns call for simple fish hook style findings. One variation in the Fun in the Sun earrings pattern calls for jewelry hoops. I also love to add a jump ring or two for extra swing in my earrings sometimes, so if you are going ALL OUT grab a pack of those.
- Some type of tiny pliers. Jewelry pliers are going to be the easiest to use, but if you don’t have them, search among your household tools for an itty bitty pair of pliers. I used a red pair of tiny pliers I stole from my husband for the first 2 years that I made earrings before getting a “real” pair and they worked just fine.
- Aleene’s stiffening spray! This is a must for me! You could use some watered down glue or regular fabric starch, but frankly I like making earrings because they are fast and those two options aren’t as speedy. (Sidenote: for Popsicle Earrings and Sunset on the Water earrings, blocking isn’t as critical as it is for the Fun in the Sun.)
- 1.5 mm steel crochet hook! I always say the smallest hook size you can manage for the thread produces the loveliest earrings, though. If you are new to thread crochet, try a bit larger of a hook. 1.65mm or 1.80mm will do just fine.
- Blocking mat and pins: particularly important for the Fun in the Sun earrings.
- Tapestry needle, scissors.
Share with me!
- I would LOVE to see your earrings! Share them with me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts or zip me an email at motherlodepris@gmail.com !
