Sunday, November 27, 2011

Creating sweet gifts - A crochet necklace




Having been caught up in the works and doing last minute gifts for a number of occasions, especially Christmas, I am of the opinion that it is never to early to start making gifts for Christmas. I was hooked when I created this necklace.




All you need is a crochet flower, some beads and a silk ribbon. You thread the ribbon through the beads and the flower and your gift is ready in an hour or two depending on your crochet skills.
There are lots of great crochet flower tutorials around the web, try finding something here, and I also have a tute on how to crochet beads yourself. For the shown necklace I used elliptical wooden beads but the process is the same as shown in the tutorial.


You can add other beads, bows, or maybe do this with fabric flowers, buttons and such. You just let your creativity flow.

15 comments:

Divya said...

This is so beautiful...the recipient must be one lucky person!!

Vanessa said...

Hi, Maya

This is just gorgeous! The beads and flower turned out lovely.

Vanessa

Unknown said...

Oh my word Maya, this necklace is gorgeous, that flower is sheer elegance and what a clever idea to add the beads, too. You always make it sound so easy, but I know it isn't. Have a lovely Sunday, hugs, Ira

Erin Kate said...

So cute! Great for a gift, too!

harmony and rosie said...

Your creativity was really flowing with this one, it is beautiful and needs nothing more. My favourite colour and truly festive too.
Kate x

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

The shade of yarn is absolutely gorgeous and so striking in the photograph against the cream background. This is definitely one of my favourite pieces.

Karima said...

How lovely - the colour is great!

Masustak eguzkitan said...

What a great idea!!!!
It´s a perfect gift for a special person.
Maider x

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

What a cute necklace!

Sass - aka - Kathy said...

As a crocheter, I'm loving this! Will you consider sharing it with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2011/11/although-i-must-say-that-link-response.html

Christmas Blessings!

Unknown said...

i'm going to have to figure out how to make those amazing flowers you make... they're awesome!

Anonymous said...

I`ve just learned to crochet. It is amazing! i am making for our organizationn`s christmas project some snow mans and Santa claus`s :)
i think i got this virus from you :P

Anonymous said...

gorgeous Maya! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday. The party is taking a break for the month of December, and hope to see you again when the party resumes the first Sunday in January. Have a wonderful holiday season and all the very best!

Cucicucicoo said...

i love these necklaces! and that red is gorgeous, so vivid. :) lisa

Michal Dagan Levison said...

THis is such a beautiful necklace suitable for girls and women of all ages. Thanks!