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Spring Posy Easy Crochet Earrings Pattern

Spring is coming! It has been a cold, snowy winter and, though I don’t want to give up my cozy hats and cowls, I am happy for the warmer weather and sunny skies of Spring. This is the time of year for lightweight crochet projects, and my favorites are crochet thread earrings! They work up so quickly with endless possibilities.

When Marie at Underground Crafter announced her annual International Crochet Month Blog Hop, I knew I wanted to highlight crochet thread earrings! This blog hop aims to highlight what each designer loves about crochet, from different stitches to project types. I opted for crochet earrings because I love to showcase crochet thread patterns in blog hops. They are viewed as difficult and I want to provide a free way for crocheters to try them out! It can be intimidating to work with such small hooks and thread, but I love sharing about it and teaching others how! I designed this pattern to be fairly easy. It is worked in four rounds with basic stitches: chains, sl st, dc, and hdc. Let’s get to it and use this cute and easy crochet earrings pattern to make posies.

All of the patterns from this event are permanently free crochet patterns on the designers’ blogs! So even though the event is past, you can still use all of these patterns free!

How To Join the 2025 International Crochet Month Blog Hop

  • Join in by crocheting the patterns as you have time.
  • Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #undergroundcrafter on all social media. 
  • If you’d like to chat with other crocheters, join the Underground Crafters Facebook group.
  • By the end of the Blog Hop, you’ll have up to 31 awesome projects. 

Visit Underground Crafter to check out all the patterns that were included in this event!

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread, any color, approx 20 yards
  • Size 1.65 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 fish hook style earrings, 4 jump rings
  • Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat

If you ARE new to crochet thread, you might be wondering, “Where do I even buy this stuff?” It is readily available; I have 4 different brands in my stash! The two that I recommend and use most often are Curio 10 from WeCrochet and Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread from Yarnspirations. Aunt Lydia’s is available online from Yarnspirations, or at craft stores like Michael’s. There are a whopping 56 colors available and this thread is very sturdy and easy to use. Curio 10 has a smaller color palette of 25 colors, but they are stunning! In my opinion the colors are more modern and the thread itself has more shine to it than the Aunt Lydia’s. I have my eye on the color Heliotrope as the next one I need to add to my stash!

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

dc = double crochet

sp = space

beg = beginning

MR = magic ring

( ) = complete these instructions in one stitch

* = indicates where to begin repeat from

ch-4 = a completed chain of 4

I publish my patterns here on the blog for anyone to use free to view! I learned crochet initially from my mom, but I really learned much more when I discovered crochet blogs. It’s so great to now provide that myself! This pattern does use beginner stitches, but crochet thread is delicate and having some experience is important. I offer a photo tutorial in my earring patterns, and this pattern also features a crochet chart! It was pretty fun to make the chart and I can see myself making more of them in the future. To make this easy crochet earrings pattern even simpler for yourself, consider buying the PDF from one of my pattern shops. It’s low cost and I’m sure you will make more than one pair!

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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: after round 2, your work should measure 15 mm across.

Notes

  • For the best look to achieve the open stitchwork of these earrings, you’ll need to stiffen them. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round with ( )
  • Finished dimensions: 1 in diameter
  • Beginning chains count as stitches for the stitch counts.

Written Instructions

Make 2

Round 1: Make MR, 6 hdc into MR, sl st to join. (6 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc first st, (dc, ch 1, dc) each st around, sl st to beg ch-3 to join. (12 dc)

Round 3: Ch 4,*sl st next dc, sl st next dc, ch 4, repeat from *around. (12 sl st, 6 ch-4)

Round 4: *Ch 4, sl st next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk st, sl st next st, repeat from * around. (12 sl st, 12 ch-4)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking and Assembly

Pin to the blocking mat to desired shape. 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, attach jump rings and fish hook style earring as pictured.

How did you like making these? Here are some of my other earring patterns:

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Quick Heart Patterns for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one week away, so we need QUICK patterns to make! These patterns are all fast makes that would make sweet little Valentine’s trinkets for your loved ones or additions to larger projects.

Some of these I think would even be pretty cute classroom Valentine gifts, if you have a smaller class. I’m pretty sure a few years ago my mom made little crochet hearts for my niece’s class for Valentine’s Day. I’ve searched around a bit for a little variety, but these are all small items you can definitely accomplish in about an hour or less.

Okay let’s see what I’ve found!

Tapestry Heart Square by Amelia Makes

This little square is so cute and can be many things! A tiny wall hanging, a coaster, or add border rounds to make a dishcloth. You could even make several squares to create a small bag.

Crochet Heart Home Decor Pattern by Amber Bliss This

Amber’s patterns are always great, and this one fits right in with her collection. The smallest size of this heart is a free pattern on her blog, and I think you could use it for so many things!

Heart Crochet Pattern by Nicole Chase

I’m not a big amigurumi person, but this is definitely a cute pattern for a plushie heart! You could make this into a cute keychain with a tassel, too.

Crochet Heart Stitch Ear Warmer by Left in Knots

This ear warmer pattern is so pretty! The puff stitches make little hearts and I bet they keep your ears nice and warm, too.

Crochet Heart Basket by Simply Melanie Jane

I think this little basket is SO adorable. I would make this with a strong cotton yarn and keep it out all year on my dresser. Oh, I also think this would be great to adapt to a chunky yarn or even a t-shirt yarn for a larger basket.

Crochet Heart Keychain Pattern by Made by Gootie

These keychains are sweet! I might be planning on checking through my craft supplies for some keychains tonight!

Valentine’s Heart Bag by Divine Debris

I love Amber’s tapestry crochet patterns. She is so talented and I’ve pattern tested for her a few times and always been impressed by her work. This little bag might take more than an hour but it’s so special I had to put it in this round-up anyway!

Embroidered Crochet Heart by Thoresby Cottage

GORGEOUS! This is such a smart idea to really elevate these little hearts! I’m not skilled in embroidery but I have some basic abilities. These would be a great little practice project!

Puff Flower Heart by Meladora’s Creations

I think this puff flower heart is so creative! This would be a lovely decor piece, even hanging it on the wall would be pretty!

For the Love Earrings by me!

For the Love Earrings

These are one of my favorite earring patterns I’ve ever designed! It’s pretty tricky to get just the right heart shape and I think these turned out with a good one. If you aren’t into thread crochet, you could make these with worsted yarn as a cute keychain or applique. If you want to try thread crochet earrings, these are one of my easiest earring patterns.

I hope you found a pattern or two in this round-up to make this week. Thanks for reading and show me what you made! You can tag me on Instagram or Facebook. Save this Pin on your Pinterest board to come back to whenever you need it!

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Fun in the Sun Earrings

I agonized over the naming of these earrings! I hope the name makes you think of sunny beach days, family barbeques, and summer road trips; basically some of the highlights of summer! I enjoyed making these suns so much, I ended up making several versions! This pattern has three different sun crochet earrings, but I kept them as one pattern as they have so many similarities.

Thanks for joining me for the March Maker Madness event! You can get this pattern free as part of this event on Friday, March 27th, 2026! Pam from Carroway Crochet is hosting this great event with tons of great seasonal patterns. Find the download button below! As part of this event, you can get a low cost bundle with all of the patterns in the blog event! This is a great way to add to your pattern stash, especially for spring patterns.

These are being released as part of the Summer Earring COLLECTION! The first pattern released in this collection was the Popsicle Earrings, which you can find right here. The Popsicle Earrings are the easiest to make in the collection, so if you are new to thread crochet earrings, start there! This collection was created with gorgeous crochet thread from WeCrochet, Curio size 10. I love the sheen their thread has and I think the color palette is superior in its modernity.

These solar dangles definitely look best when they are blocked. I use Aleene’s stiffening spray and that’s what I recommend. There are other options like regular fabric starch or a mixture of glue and water. Whatever gets them to hold their shape best for you!

As I typically do, I created the PDF for this pattern so you can download and use it easily on your device or print it out. Here are the links to my pattern shops! (Psssst, if you aren’t subscribed to my newsletter, you are missing out on the best discounts for my PDF patterns!)

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All right, enough jabbering, I know you’re here for the pattern, so let’s get to it!

Supplies

  • Size 10 crochet thread, colors as desired, approx 10 yards each set, samples are WeCrochet Curio size 10 Canary and Clementine
  • Size 1.5 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 fishhook style earrings per set, 2 12 mm hoops for variation Sunny Day
  • Jewelry pliers, or other small pliers
  • Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat

Stitches (US terms)

  • ch = chain
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • tr = treble crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • sk = skip
  • MR = magic ring
  • sc = single crochet
  • prev = prev
  • beg = beginning
  • Special Stitches:
  • picot = ch 3, sl st into 1st ch
  • inc = increase (2 hdc in same stitch)

Gauge

2 rows of single crochet with 13 sts = 1 inch square

Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look for these sun crochet earrings. As long as the stitches are small enough for the result to look nice, if it is a little bigger or smaller, there isn’t a “fit issue.”

Notes

  • Patterns worked in joined rounds, except Sunny Day which is partly continuous rounds as noted below.
  • 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 round.
  • Finished dimensions: Solar Flare: 2 in diameter, Sunshine and Sunny Day: 1.5 in diameter
  • The stitch multiple for the Sunny Day earring is 4 + 2. Use this multiple to use any size hoop.
  • If you have trouble getting the sl st into the first ch for the picot, try going into just one bar of the st. It won’t change the finished piece more than just a smidgen.

Written Instructions

Solar Flare (Make 2)

Round 1: MR, hdc 6 into ring, sl st to 1st hdc to join. {6 hdc}

Round 2: Ch 2, inc each st around, sl st to beg ch-2 to join. {12 hdc}

Round 3: Ch 3, dc 1st st, then (dc, ch 1, dc) each st around, sl st to beg ch-3 join. {23 dc}

Round 4: Sl st into sp between next 2 sts, then ch 5, tr in same space, then tr, ch 2, tr in each ch 1-sp around, sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 to join. {23 tr}

Round 5: (Ch 3, dc in ch-2 sp, picot, ch 3, sl st next 2 tr) repeat around, sl st to ch-3 to join. {12 picot}

Finish off and weave in ends.

If you are struggling at all with the pattern, reach out to me on Instagram @motherlodecrafts, or head over to my pattern shops for the PDF, which contains 2 pages of photo tutorial.

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Sunshine (Make 2)

Round 1: MR, hdc 6 into ring, sl st to 1st hdc to join. {6 hdc}

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc each st around, sl st to beg ch-2 to join. {12 hdc}

Round 3: Ch 5, tr prev st, ch 1, sk st *(tr, ch 2, tr) next st, ch 1, sk st, repeat from * around, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join. {13 tr}

Round 4: (Ch 3, picot, ch 3, sl st next tr, sl st ch 1-sp, sl st next tr) repeat around, sl st to beg ch-3 to join. {7 picot}

Finish off and weave in ends.

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Sunny Day (Make 2) Continuous rounds, do not sl st to join, except last round.

Round 1: Sc 22 sts around 12 mm hoop. {22 sc}

Round 2: *Hdc, inc, repeat from * around. {33 hdc}

Round 3: *Ch 3, picot, ch 3, sk 2 sts, sl st next st, repeat from * around, sl st to join. {11 picot}

Finish off and weave in ends.

Blocking and Assembly

Pin earring 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, use the jewelry pliers to attach fish hook style earring to a stitch in 2nd to last round, in between one of the rays or through top of one of the rays.

Don’t forget to go check out the first pattern in this summer earrings collection. The Popsicle Earrings are so easy and you can really play around with the colors!

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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.

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.

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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!

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}

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.

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.

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It’s a CAL!

Well I am so flippin’ excited to be part of an amazing event: Spring Crochet Earring CAL! 6 designers have created beautiful crochet earring designs for you to make for spring. Led by Amber over at Bliss This, we have wonderful patterns for you to buy at a steep 55% discount! The bundle of 6 patterns is available through May 3rd for only $10.50, then the price goes up to $16.50 until May 21st, which is the last day to purchase the bundle. After that, all the patterns will be available at regular prices in each designer’s shop.

Get the bundle here!

Here are the designs in the bundle:

Xochitl Earrings by Amber Bliss This
Sunflower Ridge Earrings by Momma Grace Creations
Gloriana Earrings by Wish Upon a Hook
Spring Fling Earrings by Teal Dragonfly Creations
Lilith Earrings by Chalia’s Craft
Cherry Blossom Earrings by me!

To go with the bundle there is a CROCHET-A-LONG! It takes place on Amber’s facebook community here. You’ll get tips from the designers for making their patterns as well as general thread crochet tips, so even if you’ve never made crochet earrings before, you can still complete these!

What are you waiting for?! Go snag the bundle, then join Amber’s group for the CAL!

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Flower Cluster Stud Crochet Earrings

Well summer is knocking on the door here in Pennsylvania and I am glad for it! I will be making earrings all summer long! They are such fun, quick projects. I love to make them for myself and they make great gifts, because they always fit.

Aren’t these fun?! I gave this pair to my mom for Mother’s Day! Now I’m making another pair for myself.

I like flowers! I am always cutting flowers from our yard and bringing them inside to put in vases. It’s one of my favorite things to bring the outside in. I just started planting flowers this week as we had to wait until the tree stumps were ground out (if you didn’t read my last post, we had several trees taken out.) I can’t wait for them to fill in and sit on my back patio, drinking my fave diet Pepsi, watching the kids play, and crocheting!

These flower cluster stud earrings turned out so fun! I like to wear stud earrings because I have long hair and sometimes big dangly ones get caught in my hair. BUT I still want the studs to stand out, so here you go with these big beauties! You’ll need three colors of Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread, size 6/0 beads, and flat back stud earring findings. I used a 1.4 mm size hook, but you could use a little bigger or smaller. As long as you stitch tightly they’ll look great!

This pair is made with Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread size 10 in colors Maize, Mint, and Ocean. What colors would you use?

As usual, I like to offer the pattern for free here on the blog! You can read all the instructions and necessary information below. However, I also created a PDF version of the pattern! The PDF is available for a low cost on Ravelry and LoveCrafts. It is 9 pages long and includes 5 pages of photo tutorial. This pattern is an intermediate pattern, but the photo tutorial is pretty extensive so if you are a confident beginner I think you could manage.

I’m having such fun participating in the May Flowers Blog Hop being hosted by Stardust Crochet! Head over to her blog to check out all the amazing flower themed patterns! As part of the event I’m offering a discount on ANY of my earring patterns in my ravelry shop. Through the end of May 2024, use the code EARS40 to take 40% off any of my earring patterns like these:

For the Love Earrings
Christmas Wreath Earrings
Cherry Blossom Earrings

But no worries if you want to use the free version here on the blog! Sometimes I like to use the blog version of a pattern, then if I need more help or think I’m going to make something over and over, I purchase the PDF. So here you go:

Supplies

  • Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread, size 10 in three colors, one preferably green for the leaf 10 yards each color
  • Size 1.40 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 posts/stud earring findings
  • E600 jewelry glue or Gorilla glue
  • 16 size 6/0 beads, preferably 8 green ones for the leaf

Stitches (US Terms)

  • ch=chain
  • sc=single crochet
  • sl st= slip stitch
  • st/sts=stitch/stitches
  • MC=magic circle
  • dc=double crochet
  • tr=treble crochet
  • sc w/bead= single crochet with bead: insert hook into st, yarn over, pull through. Push bead down next to hook, push towards Right Side with finger from behind. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • You can choose to block these if you would like them to keep shape better. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
  • At end of round 3 of leaf, do not join, continue in the round.

Gauge

Gauge is not really necessary for this pattern. If you want it: swatch of double crochet should be 5 rows of 11 sts to equal 1 inch. Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the yarn (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look.

I used Aunt Lydia’s thread for these, because that is what I had at the time, BUT I’ve been making all my earrings with WeCrochet’s Curio 10 recently! The color selections are lovely and they have a nice sheen to them that Aunt Lydia’s doesn’t. If you’ve never tried it before, I highly recommend it. They even have a multipack so you can experiment with color!


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Instructions

To make the 1st leaf:

First, thread 4 green beads onto your green thread.

Round 1: MC, sc 6 into MC and sl st to join. (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around, sl st to first st to join. (12 sc)

Round 3: Ch 3, sk 1st st, sl st next st, *sc next st, 2 sc next st, repeat from*. (15 sc, 1 ch-3 space, 1 sl st)

Round 4: (sc, ch 3, sc) into ch-3 space, (sc, 2 sc) 3 times, [sc w/bead, 2 sc] 4 times, sc next 2, (sc, ch 3, sc) into ch-3 space, sl st next 2 sts, fasten off. (23 sc, 4 sc w/bead, 2 sl sts, 2 ch-3 spaces)

Use invisible finish method to finish off. (After last st, cut yarn and thread though tapestry needle. Insert under next st, then into the middle of last st and pull to create invisible finish.)

Weave in end and trim.

For the 2nd leaf:

First, thread 4 green beads onto your green thread.

Round 1: MC, sc 6 into MC and sl st to join. (6 sc)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around, sl st to first st to join. (12 sc)

Round 3: Ch 3, sk 1st st, sl st next st, *sc next st, 2 sc next st, repeat from*. (15 sc, 1 ch-3 space, 1 sl st)

Round 4: (sc, ch 3, sc) into ch-3 space, sc, 2 sc, [sc w/bead, 2 sc] 4 times, (sc, 2 sc) 3 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) into ch-3 space, sl st next 2 sts, fasten off. (23 sc, 4 sc w/bead, 2 sl sts, 2 ch-3 spaces)

To make the large flower: (5 petals)

Round 1: Make MC, sc 7 into MC. (7 sc)

Round 2: Sl st to join, ch 2, (dc,tr,dc) in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st, *ch 2 (dc, tr, dc) in same as sl st, ch 2, sl st in next st repeat from * three times, sl st in remaining st. (6 sl st, 10 dc, 5 tr)

Fasten off, leaving an 8 in strand of thread. Fold the petals inwards to create a partially closed flower. Clasp closed petals with fingers and use tail to sew tightly into place, criss-crossing through the bottom ball of the flower. (See photos pg 8.) Weave thread up through the middle, remove needle and thread one bead. Reattach needle and sew tightly into middle of flower. Repeat for the other two beads, then weave end through bottom of flower and cut thread.

To make the small flower: (3 petals)

Round 1: Make MC, sc 4 into MC. (4 sc)

Round 2: Sl st to join, ch 2, (dc,tr,dc) in next st, ch 2,* sl st in next st, ch 2 (dc, tr, dc) in same as sl st, ch 2, repeat from *, sl st in remaining st. (6 dc, 3 tr, 4 sl st)

Fasten off, leaving an 8 in strand of thread. Fold the petals inwards to create more of a closed flower. Clasp closed petals with fingers and use tail to sew into place as desired, criss-crossing through the bottom ball of the flower. (See photos pg 8.) Weave thread up through the middle, remove needle and thread one bead. Reattach needle and sew tightly into middle of flower. Weave end into bottom of flower and cut thread.

Attach flowers tightly to the leaf close together for the clustered look.

Block your pieces using pins and stiffening spray if you’d like. You may block each piece individually, then glue together, or attach with yarn, then block the entire piece.

Use Gorilla glue or E600 jewelry glue to attach flat back posts to middle of the leaf.

Some of my earring patterns are a little easier, this one is definitely a bit fiddly. If you think you need more guidance, the PDF has a full photo tutorial. Remember it’s 40% off through end of May! Code is EARS40

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Heart Tassel Earrings

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I am juuuuuuuust squeaking out this pattern in time! These sweet crochet earrings work up fast, though, so they can definitely be finished in time to wear on Sunday. (Although, there aren’t too many people venturing out for Valentine’s day right now due to the pandemic! Right?!)

Well, I will be at home, making some kind of fancy-ish dinner for my husband and maybe chicken nuggets for my children because, let’s face it, that’s what they want anyway! Last year I made homemade pizza for Valentine’s Day and did one as a heart shape. They liked that, maybe I’ll do that again! If I put a fancy ingredient on the pizza does that make it fancy? I’m thinking yes!

Alright to the pattern: I made a beautiful shawl last year with some hand-dyed yarn. I had a bit leftover and designed my Hairbow Scrunchie pattern with it, and I loved being able to use the scraps of the fancy, expensive yarn. In thinking about a Valentine’s earring design, I decided to use the scrap hand-dyed sock yarn again! I’m still working on a pair of socks with my advent calendar yarn, but I know I won’t use it all. Sometimes the struggle is real for estimating how much yarn you need for a project and so often we end up with leftovers. I think this pattern highlights that you can always find a use for that last little bit of precious yarn for something fun. These are especially great if you’ve never made crochet earrings before and want to give it a try!

If you are a beginning crocheter, there is a low cost PDF available on Ravelry. It has a full photo tutorial for each step! Otherwise the pattern is free below!!!!

Supplies

  • Scrap sock yarn (CYC 1), maybe 10 yards or so. Sample uses Rita Mae Yarns Sweet Pea Sock in color Mama’s Special Grape Juice.
  • Size 2.25 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle and scissors
  • Earring findings: 2 fish hook style or 2 posts (will need Gorilla glue or similar for posts)
  • (Optional) 2 6mm jump rings

Stitches (US terms)

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/stitches
MC = magic circle
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
hdc = half double crochet

Special Stitches

picot = ch 3, sl st in back bump of 1st ch.

Notes

  • You can choose to block the heart if you would like them to keep shape better. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.

Gauge

Gauge is not really necessary for this pattern. It depends on the size you would like the earrings to be. Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the yarn (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look.

Written Instructions

To make the heart:

Round 1: MC, sc 8 into MC and sl st to join. (8 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, 3 tr in 1st st, dc in next st, hdc next st, sc next st, picot, sc next st, hdc next st, dc next st, 3 tr next st, ch 1, sl st into the join st from round 1. (6 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 1 picot, 1 sl st, 2 ch)

Use invisible finish method to finish off. (After last st, cut yarn and thread though tapestry needle. Insert under next st, then into the middle of last st and pull to create invisible finish.)

Weave in end and trim. Pull MC tightly, weave in remaining end and trim.

To make tassel:

Cut a strip of cardstock to 1 inch. Wrap yarn around approximately 8 times. Cut.

Insert hook under yarn, grab a 3 inch strand of yarn and pull through, tie tightly. Remove cardstock and tie tightly once more. Cut tassel.

Use washi tape or masking tape to affix top and bottom of tassel to table or other flat surface. Use another 3 inch strand of yarn to tie around top half of tassel. Wrap around a few times, then thread end through tapestry needle and weave into middle of tassel through to the bottom. Trim tassel bottom as desired.

Additional Assembly Instructions

Block your heart using pins and stiffening spray if you’d like. The heart seems to keep it’s shape pretty well without blocking, though, especially if you stitch tightly.

You can assemble in a few different ways depending on what you prefer and what jump rings you have. Here are some suggestions:

Option 1: Use Gorilla glue/super glue to attach flat back posts to middle of heart for simple heart stud earrings.
Option 2: Attach fish hook earring finding to final st at top of heart.
Option 3: Attach tassel into picot at bottom of heart with a jump ring. Attach fish hook style earring to top of heart with 2 jump rings.
Option 4: Attach tassel into picot at bottom of heart with method above. Attach fish hook style earring to top of heart with 2 jump rings.

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The Flower of the Sun Earrings

Get it?! Like the “power” of the sun? I’m too much, sometimes, I know. Anywayyyyyyyyyy this past Spring, E’Claire Makery had a cool blog hop with a free crochet pattern everyday. One of the days was the Spring Rain Earrings by Amber Bliss Calderon and I thought how fun it would be to make them for my mom for Mother’s Day! I ordered the supplies for them, but of course they didn’t have everything at Joann Fabrics due to Covid (it ruins everything.) I eventually got all the materials and now I can’t stop making crochet earrings! They are so quick and satisfying which is perfect for me. I’ve been testing earring patterns for the absolutely fabulous Chalia’s Craft and let me tell you, some friends of mine are getting some pretty earrings this Christmas!

Since I was making all these earrings this summer, I decided to design my own pattern! Originally I designed a flower with smaller beads, but because those beads were actually too small for the thread, I had to change my plan. In working with my materials, I ended up with this sun pattern that is so happy and pretty! I fixed the flower to work with the correct size beads, but I’m not blind, I know the sun is what shines in these two earring patterns!

The free pattern is below, and I’ve got a few pictures here in the blog post, but if you’d like the full photo tutorial, you can purchase the PDF here on Ravelry or LoveCrafts for $3! If you add that to the cost of some crochet thread and earring findings, you can make these earrings for only a few dollars a pair! (For the first pair I ever made, I was able to use the earring wire from an old pair of earrings that I don’t wear anymore to see if I actually liked doing it before I bought a pack of findings. Just a thought if you’ve got beads and crochet thread but no earring wires!)

Materials 

  • Aunt Lydia’s size 10 Crochet Thread (samples are color Maize and Wood Violet)
  • Fabric stiffener or starch spray
  • 1.5 mm steel crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle 
  • Scissors
  • Fish Hook earring findings
  • Small craft/ jewelry pliers
  • Pins and a blocking mat
  • 6/0 glass seed beads 
    • 64 for 2 flower earrings
    • 32 for 2 sun earrings

Abbreviations

  • Ch = Chain
  • Sc = Single crochet
  • sl st = slipstitch
  • st = stitch
  • sk = skip
  • Sc FLO = Single crochet, front loop only
  • Sc w/bead = Single crochet with bead
  • Ch w/bead = Chain with bead

Notes

  • There is no gauge necessary for this pattern, basically: crochet as tightly as you can to achieve the best look. 
  • Fabric stiffener and pins will really help the finish of crochet earrings.
  • There are a few ways to chain and single crochet with beads. For this pattern, you will use the back facing method, where you do not push the bead through the chain or slide the bead to the front, it simply stays on the back. When you finish the earrings, what is typically the wrong side (facing away from you) is actually the finished right side of these earrings. 
  • If you need help figuring out the beaded stitches, there are some great tutorials on YouTube. This one from Interweave Craft is helpful, and check out the tutorials by Chalia’s Craft.

Instructions

Before you begin, thread all the beads you will need onto the crochet thread. I like to thread 2 earrings worth at a time and put a few extra beads on just in case I counted wrong. If you don’t have a bead threader, you can moisten the end of the thread. You can also spray with some of the fabric stiffener, allow to dry, and then slide the beads on easily.

(Make 2)

Make a magic ring. Ch 1.

Round 1: 8 Sc into magic ring. Pull to close the ring and sl st to the 1st Sc. (8 Sc)

Round 2: Ch 1. 2 Sc in each Sc around. Sl st to the 1st Sc. (16 Sc)

Round 3: Ch 1. *Sc FLO in 1st st, Sc w/bead FLO in same st, Sc FLO next st. Repeat from * 7 times. Sl st to 1st Sc. (8 Sc with bead, 16 Sc)

Do not fasten off, continue with round 4 in either Sun or Flower below:

Flower:

Round 4: *Ch 1, Ch w/bead 3 times, Ch 1. Sk 2 st, sl st next st. Repeat from *7 times. Ch 4 and sl st in same st as last sl st. (20 ch, 24 Ch w/bead, 9 sl st) 

Sun:

Round 4: *Ch 4, Ch w/bead, Ch 4. Sk 2 st, sl st next st. Repeat from * 7 times. Ch 4 and sl st in same st as last sl st. (68 Ch, 8 Ch w/bead, 9 sl st)

Finish off and weave in ends on the back of the earring with a tapestry needle. Put some fabric stiffener in a paint cup and use a small paintbrush to apply to the back side of the earring. Pin in place as pictured.. Put two pins inside the little loop you made with the Ch-4 and sl st at the end of the last round. This will be where you attach the earring finding. Use paintbrush to apply the liquid to the front of the earring, going in between beads to reach as much of the crochet thread as you can to achieve the most structure for your earring. Allow to dry at least two hours. Attach earring finding to the little loop at the top. Wear your new crochet jewelry proudly!

 

The last few steps of making the Flower version. The PDF has photos like this of every step!
How to pin the sun in place to form the shape! So cute!

If you need any help with the pattern, feel free to leave a comment here or message me on Instagram: motherlodecrafts

I’d love to help you bring these earrings to your life!

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