Tuesday 12 February 2013

Knit Yourself A Necklace




A Kookie Project
Work In Progress
 
 


Recently at a craft market I saw a stall with some knitted and crochet necklaces. I thought they were extremely unusual and very pretty indeed. I would have actually bought one but was put off by the cheap and garish shiny silver coloured clasp. Having a close look I realised that they were merely strands of crochet and knitted strips twirled together - truly a 'neck lace' - I think that they may even take the place of a 'neck scarf' if sufficiently large and warm and soft.







Some pretty knitted necklaces





I then checked out the Internet for some tutorials and inspiration and realised that there was not just one way - in fact in the area of knitted and crochet necklaces then anything goes. Bearing this in mind I set to and developed my own. I settled on an overall length of 24 inches so that when joined (no garish clasp) it would both go over my head and be of a sufficient length not to be a choker.





Via agoodyarn.net



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Via patterni.net





I then collected a few yarns of different textures in shades of red with a few additional colours for accent. I like red!  I then set to knitting and crocheting several strands in different widths and designs in different yarns all approximately 24 inches long. I also knitted some small red roses for decoration.
I wanted a little sparkle in the necklace and decided on a few beads again for decoration. I then also interspersed a few coloured threads to give it a lift. These are a few of the knitted and crocheted threads to be collected into a necklace after the addition of beads and flowers ...






















































































Now for some beads and then to twist and twine and assemble the necklace ...
Have you made any unusual necklaces?


I shall post a pic of the completed item later ...

10 comments:

  1. Oh, cute!! I have never come across this before (other than crochet/felted individual beads) but I love it. Yours looks fab - May have to have a bash myself!

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  2. I sometimes make things for charity craft stalls and these would be perfect. Thanks for the idea.

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  3. Pretty :o) I haven't made any in a while, but I have done a collection of slightly less than usual ones in the past:

    http://the-littlest-thistle.co.uk/jewellery

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  4. They look lovely, but are making me itch just looking at them ;( xxx

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  5. Oh Annabelle that's so much prettier and more practical than the ones for sale, well done you!

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  6. The multi coloured floral looking necklace is just my style. Much nicer to knit up a necklace in the perfect size, shape and colour than buying something.

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  7. Wow! I had never seen this type of jewelry! I am loving your red one! It would be nice and cozy to wear as well as beautiful! Well done!
    hugs,
    Terri

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  8. Annabelle,
    I have been thinking about you and hoping you are well...
    Betsy

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  9. Annabelle,
    I have been thinking about you and hoping you are well...
    Betsy

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