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Diy Crochet Necklaces Tutorial

They look like beads, but they're not

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-crochet-necklaces-tutorial • Posted by Shemi D.

They look like beads, but they're not! My handmade crocheted ladder ribbon necklaces are a light, bright, colorful scarf alternative made from yarn! A fun way to dress up a T-shirt or turtleneck! These crocheted necklaces are so light, you can't even tell you have one on!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

They look like beads, but they're not! My handmade crocheted ladder ribbon necklaces are a light, bright, colorful scarf alternative made from yarn! A fun way to dress up a T-shirt or turtleneck! These crocheted necklaces are so light, you can't even tell you have one on!

Instructions

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    1) Measure out a 12 inch tail of your yarn and then make your slip knot to begin your crochet.

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    2) Simply chain stitch for 15 inches

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    3)Keeping your hook in the last chain, measure out another 12 inches and cut your yarn.

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    4) Pull your 12 inch yarn tail through your last loop to secure your chain and remove your hook. Repeat this process to make three strands for your necklace.

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    5) Group your three strands together, line up the strands and cut to equal lengths. Make a knot at the beginning and end of your chains.

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    6) To make an adjustable closure, we will add the large bead (bead with large opening). Thread one side of your yarns through your bead . Now thread the other side of the strands. Now thread the other side of the strands. Make a couple knots to secure your bead and trim the excess yarn. Trim your excess yarn.

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    7) Now bask in your creative genius. You did it and I knew, you could . It’s beautiful.