I think I learned to like margaritas at El Rodeo in Blacksburg, VA. My husband was in graduate school at Virginia Tech and El Rod’s had delicious food and frosty margaritas! I’m not a huge drinker: beer is gross, wine gives me a headache, and hard seltzer is just seltzer that is even worse than regular seltzer. BUT I can down a margarita like a college kid on spring break! A few months ago, my forever friends group text was giggling over one of those funny memes that said “What actually runs in the veins of the 16 personality types” and mine was margarita mix.
Anyway, I had the idea that some margarita earrings would be fun! I had to search FAR and WIDE for the color I wanted of crochet thread, though. My husband found it on Etsy. So if you are looking for that Wasabi color in Aunt Lydia’s Crochet thread and can’t find it in store, check there! I also think the WeCrochet’s Curio thread in color Jalapeño would work. You could also opt for a strawberry marg! Some of my testers made those and they were cute!
I would call this pattern intermediate since crochet thread takes some experience, but it is actually pretty simple if you are familiar with crocheting in the round. You will basically be crocheting a tiny circle for the bottom of the glass and then a small cup shape for the top, then attaching the beads and sewing the parts together. I put 2 full pages of photos in the premium version of the pattern, which you can snag for a low cost on Ravelry or LoveCrafts!
Okay, let’s get to it!
Supplies
- Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread, size 10 in color Wasabi, approx 20 yds
- Size 1.50 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle and scissors
- Earring findings: 2 fishhook style earrings
- 6 size 6/0 beads, preferably green to match your glass
- Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray
Stitches (US Terms)
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- MC = magic circle
- dc = double crochet
Notes
- Photo tutorial available in low cost PDF: Ravelry or LoveCrafts
- You should block these in order to make the stems of the “glass” straight. I use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
- Pattern is worked in two pieces and sewn together.
- Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
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.
Instructions
To make the bottom of the glass:
Round 1: Leave a long tail at the beginning then: MC, sc 6 into MC and sl st to join. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat 2 more times, sl st to first st to join. Fasten off. (9 dc)
Weave in remaining end, thread tail from beginning MC through the center of the circle. Thread the 3 beads onto this and set aside.
To make the top of the glass:
Round 1: MC, sc 4 into MC and sl st to join. (4 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join. (8 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to join. (8 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join. (16 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, (sc, sc, 2 sc) repeat 4 more times around, sc in last st of round, sl st to join. (21 sc)
Round 6-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (21 sc) Fasten off after round 7. Weave in end.
If they aren’t turning out as you like, remember that the premium version on Ravelry and LoveCrafts has photos with step by step instructions! Or feel free to send me an email [email protected] and I’ll try my best to help you out!
Use tail with beads on it to sew to the bottom of the upper glass part. Pull firmly to set it in place as straight as possible. Pin to blocking mat, and spray generously with fabric stiffening spray to stiffen your earring.
When the earrings are dry, finish by attaching first a jump ring, then a fish hook style earring finding.
I would love to see your hard work!!!! Share with me on Instagram! You can use the hashtags #margaritaearrings or #motherlodecrafts
