DIY Crochet Bracelet

If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I recently learnt to crochet. Back in school, crochet and knitting bored me silly. Now that I'm older, it somehow seems so much cooler. I dream of making beautiful lace crochet collars, scarves, doilies etc. However, I'd like to learn to walk properly first before I start sprinting. Whilst I've created more substantial bits of crochet since my lessons, I'd like to share a very very simple craft idea that even a novice crocheter could make. Here is how your create a simple crochet bracelet.

You will need:

Wool

Chain link of appropriate length to fit your wrist

Findings for linking the chain link

Jewellery pliers

A pair of scissors

Method:

Create your base chain link bracelet using the links ( as shown in picture). Do not make this a tight link as you will need to allow some extra room to make your crochet fit.

Chain and then single crochet into the link bracelet. Leave a link free at each end of the bracelet. Your crochet bracelet is now complete! 

You could build extra stitches in another colour to add some more interest to your bracelet. Alternatively, you could sew rhinestone or pearls onto the crochet for a bit of sparkle.

I hope you give this little DIY a go, it is so very easy and a great way to get hooked on to crochet. Ann x

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Inspired by the Anthropologie Sol Pompom Necklace

Anthropologie Sol Pompom Necklace

Inspired by my recent visits to the Anthropologie store in London and their terribly gorgeous yet very expensive ( over £250) Pompom necklace, I decided to embark on yet another DIY project. I looked around the Internet for ideas and found these two blogs that were really helpful- Artzy Creations and Small Good Things.  I followed the first one pretty closely so rather than repeating all the instructions, I'll let you check out these fabulous sites. Most items were purchased off eBay and it all cost me just under £20. I chose a bright happy green and fuchsia combination and they help compensate for the summer we never had! Happy jewellery making!

 

Jewellery Making Kit

Sewing the rhinestone chain on to the velvet ribbon

This is what it looked like from the back when I was done sewing

Close up of the necklace

Nearly finished. I'm sure I'll touch up a bit soon!

Would you like some jewellery?

I'm sure you've heard of Groupon. When it first arrived, I was addicted. I've now tried pretty much everything in town and was doing a voucher clear out and realised I had a jewellery making workshop to attend. I tried getting into jewellery making a couple of years ago whilst recovering from surgery but the kit I bought was rubbish and it put me off. So I wasn't sure what to expect as I rolled up at Riverside Beads.

I was pleasantly surprised as Donna who runs the place was a fantastic teacher and the kit was good. We were given random bead sets and it was left to us to get creative with designs while Donna taught us techniques. The results are what I've shown here. The blue pearl earrings are what I made once I got home as I was so excited! The course is still available and £20 for four hours and 6 pieces is pretty good value. Needless to say, I'll be going back to learn more!

I will try and post some more creations in time but am really looking forward to making a wire cuff bracelet. Happy Sunday. Ann x