In this economy, who can afford big rocks? Well, WE CAN!
I love big statement jewellery. I am a hippie at heart and definitely a bohemian soul.
So of course I needed to make myself a crochet rock necklace, or seven!
I figured I cannot possibly be the only one with a need for these. So I sat down, wrote the pattern and made it an addition to the handmade holiday tutorials to share with you! Woot woot!
Handmade holidays have been a tradition in my family since the kids were little. So I have a lot of practice and thought I could share with people wanting to try it for the first time.
But now, without further ado, the necklace pattern. (There is a printer friendly version in exchange for a donation. It will eventually be up in the shop, but for now you will have to contact me so I can send it)
🌸Convertible boho pebble necklace🌸
Yarn: very fine yarn. Mine has 398 yrds/364m to 50 gram. You can either use cotton, or bamboo.
I realise you can make A LOT of necklaces. So you may want to check for tatting threads, or maybe embroidery thread. My yarn is about the thickness of 3 single threads of embroidery floss from a 6 thread strand. You can get one and a half necklaces out of one strand of embroidery floss.
Hook: crochet hook to fit through the hole in the beads (No.10, 0.75mm) and a size E hook for the necklace part.
Notions:
● 5mm diameter, 17 beads
● a smooth pebble/river stone approximately 1.5 inches tall by 1 inch wide and a contrasting colour to your thread.
● one 1/2 inch (1.5cm) button
What I used:
My yarn is called Delightfully fine yarn by Jubilee Yarn Minnesota. It's a bamboo/tercel blend. I usually hold two strands together but only used one for this necklace.
I am not affiliated with this company, but this is yarn I have at home. Bamboo is a renewable resource and is easy to take care of. It also has a delightful shine to it and an amazing drape. Kind of like silk, but vegan.
Terms: US terms are used throughout
Ch = chain
Sl st = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Dc =double crochet
Tr = trebble crochet
Rep = repeat
Beginning cluster = after working the beginning ch of the round(counts as part of the cluster), *yo, then draw up a loop in space indicated, yo and draw through two loops on hook, repeat from* once more, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Cluster = *yo, then draw up a loop in space indicated, yo and draw through two loops on hook, repeat from * twice more, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook
Notes: I designed this necklace to be multi functional. The pebble charm is removable, so you can use the necklace by itself, or as a bracelet, if you wish. You can thread on the pebble and close the necklace, so the pebble will not be removable. It is big enough to slip over your head without the need for opening it.
You can make the button loop bigger, or smaller to fit your button, or shell, or whatever you use as closure.
Adjust the fit of the crochet cover to your specific pebble by adjusting the ch count in round 4.
The chain loop is optional, you could simply slide the necklace (or a leather cord) under one of the sc of the pebble cover, if you don't feel like making the loop. Or it can be replaced by a jump ring, if you wish.
Instructions:
Necklace:
(If you are using embroidery thread, use all 6 strands for this, if you are using tatting cotton, take it double for the necklace part)
Thread all beads on your yarn.
Make a slip knot, leave a good tail to sew on the button in the end.
Ch9, *slip bead down and nestle 0close to your hook, ch1, this secures the bead, ch10, rep from * until all beads are used up. Do not fasten off!(17 beads, 16 ch 10 spaces and one ch9 space with the slip knot.)
Next: ch 8, sl st into 8th chain from hook, sl st into next 3 ch, cut yarn and pull through last stitch, sew in ends and secure with a dab of fray not, or glue, if you are worried.
Pebble cover:
(If you are using embroidery thread, you have to divide it now and only use 3 strands to crochet the cover, use only a single strand of tatting cotton for the pebble cover)
Make magic loop.
Round 1: ch2, work beginning cluster into magic loop, *ch2, work cluster, rep from* 5 more times. Close round with a sl st to second ch in first ch2. (6 petals, 6 ch2 spaces)
Round 2: sl st into first ch 2 space. Sc into ch 2 space, *ch 6, sc in next ch 2 space rep from * 5 times, ch 3, work a dc into first sc of round to close round 2 and end up in the csnter of the last ch arch for new round. (5 ch 6 sp, 5 sc, 1 ch3 sp and 1 dc)
Round 3: *ch 10, sc in next ch 6 space, rep from * 5 more times, end round with ch 5 and tr into top of dc from previous round. (5 ch 10, 5 sc, 1 ch 5 and 1 tr)
Round 4: *ch 8, sc in next ch 10 space. Rep from * 5 more times end round with ch 4 and dc into top of tr from previous round. (5 ch 8, 5 sc, 1 ch4 and 1 dc) if your pebble is a bit bigger, repeat round 3 one more time, if your pebble is smaller, you ch 7 instead of ch 8. Play it by ear and adjust according to your pebble.
Sew in end from magic loop now! You won't be able to get to it later. The next round is worked halfway with the pebble in the crochet.
Round 5: ch 3, sc in next ch8 space, repeat from * 5 more times, but after 3 ch spaces, dab a bit of glue on the flower motive in the center and place it on your pebble. Make sure to place it, so that one of the sc from the previous round ends up on top of the pebble, where you want the chain to attach! Finish off round with ch 3 and sl st to top of dc from previous round. Fasten off and sew in ends securely. (You cab dab a bit of fray not, or glue, if you are worried)
Chain loop:
Attach yarn to single crochet on top of your pebble by making a slip knot, insert your hook under the sc on the rock and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both stitches on hook. Sc made. Next Ch 10, sl st in first sc, turn, make 20 sc into loop, fasten off and sew in all ends. Secure with a dab of fray not, or glue, if you are worried
This pattern is an original pattern by Bridgett St. Meave, Sidewalk Pirate. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Bridgett St.Meave, Sidewalk Pirate, and provide a link to my blog. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you for being respectful and for your understanding!