May/June 10

Lace & Pearls Necklace

Submitted by erin on Tue, 2010-03-23 16:07
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Add crafty detail to your wedding ensemble in an elegant way with this stunning necklace. Fresh-water pearls lend a truly luxe touch.
By Marta Costa

YARN
AUNT LYDIA’S Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, each ball approx 350yd/320m (cotton)
• 1 ball #226 Natural

CROCHET HOOK
• Size 8 (1.5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS
• 15 rice-shaped fresh-water pearl beads, 5mm long, hole drilled through longest dimension
• Beading thread
• Beading needle
• 4 silver jump rings
• Two 5"/12.5cm lengths of silver necklace chain
• Jewelry clasp
• Pliers
• Thread needle

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Comments

knit and crochet

Submitted by lopez on Wed, 2010-05-12 10:57.

I like new patterns. Always looking.

Flat?

Submitted by Hooked on Sun, 2010-04-18 16:28.

Did you have any trouble making it lay flat?

try blocking

Submitted by erin on Wed, 2010-05-12 12:22.

Try soaking the necklace until completely saturated with water, then let dry with something atop it to hold it flat. That should help it stay flat.

Lace & Pearls Necklace

Submitted by suncross on Sun, 2010-04-18 09:26.

NOt getting married nor is anyone I know getting married, but I loved the pattern. I did this necklace in pink with matching pearls and it came out wonderful. My sister wants me to try it next in black with white pearls.