Instructions For Making Trellis Necklaces

Items needed: 1 crochet hook, size: N, M, or P (I didn’t have these sizes, so I used a K and crocheted very loosely) 1 ball (Lion Brand) Trellis Ribbon, (see note below) 1 3/4 oz. ball, 50 grams/115 yards (you will be able to get 3-4 necklaces from one ball of ribbon) There are 3 sizes of necklaces: Small, Medium and Large; chose the size that best fits your neck. (the one in the photo is Large) The only stitch used will be Chain Stitch Cut 7 strips of ribbon in the following sizes: SMALL: (about 12 inches long) Cut 2 strips-2 yards, plus 4 inches long Cut 2 strips-1 yard, plus 33 inches long Cut 3 strips-2 yards long ———————————— MEDIUM: (about 14 inches long) Cut 2 strips-2 yards, plus 22 inches long Cut 2 strips-2 yards, plus 15 inches long Cut 3 strips-2 yards, plus 18 inches long ———————————– LARGE: (about 16 inches long) Cut 2 strips-3 yards, plus 4 inches long Cut 2 strips-2 yards, plus 33 inches long Cut 3 strips-3 yards long ———————————– Measure 12 inches of one strip and begin chaining at that point. Work in chain stitch until you come to within 12 inches of the end; pull ribbon through last chain to finish. Lay this piece aside and work the remaining ribbons in the same manner: start chaining at the 12-inch mark and chain to 12-inches from the end. When all 7 of the strips have been crocheted, bring them all together, lining up the places where you began to chain stitch. When they are smooth, tie the ribbons together about 2-inches from where you began the chain stitch. Do the same at the other end of your strips; tying a knot about 2-inches from the end of the chain stitch. Bring the two knots together and then tie the ends together, making your knot as close to the end of the strips as you can and still get them into the knot. You may want to trim the ends if they are uneven. To knot, simply make a loop and pull the ends through the loop and pull tight. For a different effect, you can twist the 7 strands together before tying the knot at the end. These necklaces are light-weight, soft and pick up the colors you are wearing.

I'd also like to share this tutorial I found. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZMh1YqX8GE The instructor gives simple easy instructions on how to make beautiful Crocheted necklaces out of wire..They are very easy and fun. I also created a bracelet using the same method only starting with crocheting in the beads and

leaving a two inch end on each end for tying off and adding clasps. Earrings can be made to match for a set. They're really pretty, fun and different. Below is a photo of a three piece set I made in only a few hours: