Apr9

How to Crochet . . . Jewelry!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Pillows A-La-Mode

As you know from my Lucky Save post, I’m still in preschool as a crocheter! So when my blogging friend Orit Hadad asked me to review her “How to Crochet Jewelry” pdfs, I confessed that I was sadly lacking in both crochet and jewelry-making skills. However, Orit replied that this made me the perfect candidate, because her pdfs give step-by-step directions in crochet as well as jewelry techniques, so they would help me with my yarn projects, too! Then I was delighted to help, especially since I’ve long admired Orit’s gorgeous crocheted rings, earrings, and pendants in her Etsy shop. So please feast your eyes on the amazing earrings above, and then check out her jewelry and pdf patterns here. But first, let me summarize what I found in my review:

Orit currently has three pdf tutorials that you can buy separately or as a set: How to Make Crochet Beads, How to Make Crochet Earrings, and How to Make Crochet Rings. (Seriously, you HAVE to click on these last three links to see close ups of Orit’s amazing work!)
The crochet technique works for all types and colors of stones, so you can add variety to your designs.
Orit recommends beginning with simple craft wire and then moving on to fine wires after you feel comfortable with the technique.
She includes a materials list and step-by-step directions supported with close-up, full-color photographs and interspersed with text boxes containing helpful tips.
Orit was right . . . I CAN learn to crochet with yarn using her instructions, so maybe crocheting a pendant someday isn’t an impossible dream for me after all!

Oh, and Orit is getting ready for a GIVEAWAY featuring one of her lovely creations, so stay tuned to her blog! And you can find her any time from my Shop Love! page above. ♥

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Born To Organize on April 9, 2013 at 9:00 am said:

I bought a pair or silver crocheted earrings last year from a friend of a friend. Aren’t they amazing? I love your reviews and your support for so many crafters and bloggers. Women supporting women. It does my heart good.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 9:20 am said:
  
  They ARE amazing! The creativity in this world just astounds me. And thank you so much for your kind words, Alys. You’re the best!
  
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  - Born To Organize on April 9, 2013 at 10:39 am said:
    
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Red Point Tailor on April 9, 2013 at 9:19 am said:

Crocheting the silver wire is fun! I have done it few times and now I want to incorporate this in my new collection of jewellery.
The earrings on the photo look stunning!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 9:23 am said:
  
  It looks SO intricate . . . I’m terribly impressed with all of you who can create these lovely pieces! 🙂
  
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  - Red Point Tailor on April 9, 2013 at 9:24 am said:
    
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Rochefabrique on April 9, 2013 at 9:33 am said:

Thank you for flagging up Orit’s talents! Looks great. I’ll have to give it a try, I’ve noticed others crocheting jewellery and admired it from afar…

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome! And I can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂
  
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MomQueenBee on April 9, 2013 at 10:29 am said:

I’d never heard of this–very cool!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 11:25 am said:
  
  Isn’t it just lovely??? And SO creative and clever! 🙂
  
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colormusing on April 9, 2013 at 10:38 am said:

She’s been a favorite if mine on Etsy for quite a while– love her design style! I crochet, and make jewelry, but have never tried putting the 2 together, but maybe I will give it a whirl!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 11:27 am said:
  
  Good luck!!! And be sure to show us your creations, Lindy! 🙂
  
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  - colormusing on April 10, 2013 at 10:55 am said:
    
    I’m already doing some jewelry that combines knitting with beading; I use the yarns from color cards I develop for my line of yarns. (They’re in my Etsy shop if you’d like to take a look: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/Knittique/sections/11063253) I’ve never knitted or crocheted with wire, though, but I’m so intrigued by the possibilities that I’ll have to at least try!
    
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mtetar on April 9, 2013 at 12:11 pm said:

Oh wow they’re beautiful, something different, and unique. Thanks Katherine for sharing along with the Links. Be Blessed, Mtetar

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 12:16 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome, Mtetar! 🙂
  
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babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin on April 9, 2013 at 1:13 pm said:

so nice!…but, I too lack the crocheting and other types of needle sewing…like knitting…but, I can certainly admire the art and creativity …love seeing different kinds of talents…

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 1:53 pm said:
  
  I do too, Marilyn! And Orit JUST NOW opened her giveaway . . . a lovely piece of her jewelry! So do go check it out!!! 🙂
  
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  - babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin on April 10, 2013 at 9:38 pm said:
    
    l will do that!
    
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bestofcrochet on April 9, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:

Gorgeous stuff!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 1:54 pm said:
  
  It IS! And be sure to check out Orit’s giveaway that she just now posted! 🙂
  
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knitnrun4sanity on April 9, 2013 at 1:37 pm said:

Her work is stunning and I am a great admirer. It is lovely that her hard work really works 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 1:54 pm said:
  
  I agree! And I’m glad to see that you’ve already entered her giveaway! Good luck! 🙂
  
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  - knitnrun4sanity on April 9, 2013 at 1:57 pm said:
    
    Thanks. Will you enter? (I tweeted about your review if that is ok?)
    
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    - Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 2:06 pm said:
      
      I’m not on Twitter, but tweet away! 🙂 And no, I won’t enter . . . I’ve won a LOT of giveaways lately so I’m starting to feel a little selfish! 🙂 But everyone else needs to go for it! 🙂
      
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      - knitnrun4sanity on April 9, 2013 at 3:59 pm said:
        
        Maybe this is your lucky year!!
        
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christinapertz1 on April 9, 2013 at 2:38 pm said:

Crocheting jewelry is on my oh-so-long to do list! I think it would be so unique!
http://christinadesignsart.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/day-1-of-the-blog-challenge/

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 2:53 pm said:
  
  Yay!!! I know you’ll try it someday, and I can’t wait to see your creations! 🙂
  
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evaginnell on April 9, 2013 at 2:46 pm said:

Lovely jewelry, thanks for the tip! I ordered a pdf tutorial…It is great when people pick out lovely things for you in the vastness of internet possibilities.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 2:55 pm said:
  
  What a lovely comment, Eva! And please share your creations with us! 🙂
  
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little poppits on April 9, 2013 at 4:10 pm said:

that is stunning, another thing added to my to do list! xxxxxxx

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  I know!!! How many miles longer can our lists get??? 🙂
  
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  - little poppits on April 9, 2013 at 4:37 pm said:
    
    so true! xxxxxx
    
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daniellajoe on April 9, 2013 at 5:02 pm said:

Hello!! Orit has nice jewelry, I may just check out her PDF 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  You’d be so good at this, Patricia! 🙂
  
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Bec on April 9, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:

What a neat idea! I never would’ve thought of crocheting with wire, some people are so clever!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 9, 2013 at 10:29 pm said:
  
  I agree! What an amazing bunch of artists and crafters we know! 🙂
  
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  - Lauren @ The Thinking Closet on April 10, 2013 at 12:39 am said:
    
    Yes, I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before! Ingenious.
    
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Orit Haddad on April 9, 2013 at 11:11 pm said:

THANK YOU, Katherine!!!! I am very proud to be one of your reviews. Your support for so many crafters and bloggers are very important. You are a true LADY!! It took me some time to comment. I am back to work and Tuesday is my craft fair. After that I had to breastfeed nf, cooked pasta and answered so many ‘why’….

Your Friend,

Orit

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 10, 2013 at 3:27 am said:
  
  What a sweet comment! 🙂 It’s my pleasure to share your amazing work with our other blogging friends, Orit! All the best to you! Hugs, Katherine
  
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  - Orit Haddad on April 10, 2013 at 3:42 am said:
    
    Now I see I wrote my comment with some spelling mistakes.
    I was very tired…
    
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Janneke on April 10, 2013 at 3:33 am said:

Woow! so cool! since I’m also a beginner when it comes to crochet, I should try these. They look so beautiful and professional!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 10, 2013 at 6:33 am said:
  
  Yay! Let me know how it goes! 🙂
  
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Shakti Ghosal on April 10, 2013 at 4:28 am said:

Wow! What lovely creations. Shakti

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 10, 2013 at 6:33 am said:
  
  I agree . . . Orit is VERY talented! 🙂
  
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gentlestitches on April 10, 2013 at 5:21 am said:

They are great! Lovely to look at and VERY inspirational.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 10, 2013 at 6:35 am said:
  
  They ARE! Will you be giving it a try? You certainly have the crochet part down to a fine art! 🙂
  
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gentlestitches on April 10, 2013 at 6:47 am said:

I reckon I could whip something up that would be really good but trouble is there is only one of me! (know what I mean?) 😉 I am definitely having ideas. Like a necklace of tiny red cotton apples om a gold crochet cotton chain. Even a crochet “pearl”necklace would look great on a linen frock! Ah so many projects, so little time. 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 10, 2013 at 7:26 am said:
  
  Yes, I DEFINITELY know what you mean!!! But I sure do love your ideas! 🙂
  
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P.S. I Love Soap Co. on April 10, 2013 at 2:08 pm said:

So cool….Thanks for sharing:)

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 10, 2013 at 2:39 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome, Pam! 🙂
  
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thefrugalcrafter on April 19, 2013 at 8:16 pm said:

Huh, I have crocheted necklaces, rings and bracelets but never tired to crochet a bezel, nice!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on April 19, 2013 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  Your work is lovely, too! 🙂
  
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