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About the Necklace
It’s a crocheted beads necklace. No NOT a beaded crochet necklace. THERE ARE NO STORE BOUGHT BEADS INVOLVED.
You crochet the beads! Then you string them on the “chain” one by one. Pretty snazzy right?!
Each “bead” is crocheted separately and then strung on the “chain.” You can make it as I have here or you can make a lot more beads and make it long, even super long!
Inspiration
Of course I had to figure out how to crochet my own beads because I LOVE beads!
I may have gone a little crazy at Joanns during my wire wrapped jewelry faze and bought bags and bags of beads. They were all on sale of course. Then I may have bought piles of bead organizing boxes, also on sale.
So I may have a giant stack of beads, next to my giant stack of scrapbooking supplies, next to my giant stack of acrylic paint from college, next to my giant stack of fabric, next to my giant stack of colored pencils and markers, next to my giant stack of yarn. Oh dear. Remind me to have a tag sale this summer.
Anywho, keep scrolling for the free pattern.
It’s quick and easy
It’s a easy fun quick make. Think instant gratification. Think quick crocheted gift. Think this will get done in a few hours and won’t get relegated to the WIP bin!
The whole necklace takes less than 25 yards of yarn. The make time depends on how many beads you make.
Make a few today and wear it. Make a few more tomorrow and wear it. Make the rest and wear it again.
And keep a look out, I have plans for more beads coming soon.
The finished piece looks like something that would display and sell well at a stall.
Jo M. -tester
Inspire your creative side
You might ask, is Mod short for modern or modular? Both!
String the beads in any order. String them on one way, wear it, then string them in a different way!! Anyway you wear it you will add a little mod to your outfit.
There are four different bead instructions included.
There is a lot of room to let your creative side shine with this pattern.
It was a nicely balanced necklace with some clever bead types I hadn’t seen before.
Jo M. -tester
Testers
Need some color inspiration? My testers came up with beautiful color combos for this project.
Check out the range from chic, to bright, to tropical, to nautical.
When you start combining colors you can come up with something perfect for anyone or any outfit.
Crochet Pattern details
The free pattern is available below or you can purchase an ad free, easy to read PDF on Etsy or Ravelry.
The pattern includes instructions to make 4 different beads and a chain.
An instructional photos and an explanation on how to lengthen the chain is included.
You will also find a link to a video I recorded explaining the invisible join. Did you know there are three ways to make an invisible join? Two add a stitch to your work, one way does not.
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Have fun making and wearing this necklace!
Mod Crocheted Beads Necklace
Materials:
- Patons Grace Yarn, light #3 yarn (100% mercerized cotton; 136 yds/125 m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein), 1 skein each of Color (A) Clay, (B) Natural, (C) Lotus, and (D) Sunkissed
- Crochet hook sizes US E/4 (3.5 mm) and US H/8 (5 mm)
- One .75”/2 cm, round, 4 hole button
- Tapestry needle
- Fabric Stiffening Spray – I use Aleene’s Original Stiffen Quick
- Four pencils
- Aluminum Foil
Alternate Yarn Suggestion:
Lion Brand Bonbons, cotton, weight fine
Approximate Yardage:
24 yds/22 m total
Gauge:
After first row of pattern, necklace should measure 20 inches/51 cm in length, including loop.
Completed Tube Bead before seaming should measure 1”/2.5 cm wide and 1 3/8”/3.5 cm long.
Finished Measurements:
20 inches/48 cm length, excluding button
Project Level:
Abbreviations:
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
tr – treble crochet
FLO – Front Loop Only
Notes:
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- This pattern has been tested and professionally tech edited for accuracy and clarity.
- Ch 1 does not count as a st.
- To lengthen or shorten necklace, add or reduce number of starting chains by any amount.
- Circle Beads are worked in the round without joining or turning.
- All other beads are worked top down and seamed to form tubes.
Instructions
Chain
With color A and smaller hook, leaving a 6” tail to attach button, ch 120.
Row 1: Work 1 sl st in 9th ch from hook (loop formed), work 1 sl st in each ch across, turn– (1 loop, 112 sl sts).
Fasten off. Leave a 6” tail to attach button.
Tube Bead – make 6 (2 in color A, 4 in color B)
With smaller hook, ch 6.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across, turn– (5 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 sc in same sc, work 1 sc in each sc across, turn.
Rows 3 – 8: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off. Leave a 10 “ tail for seaming.
Seam row 1 to row 8 with a whip stitch forming a tube. Weave in ends using tapestry needle.
Shell Bead – make 2 in color A
With smaller hook, ch 6.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across, turn– (5 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 sc in same sc, work 1 sc in each sc across, turn.
Rows 3 – 4: Repeat row 2.
Row 5: (RS) ch 1, work 1 sc in FLO of same sc, skip 1 sc, work 5 tr in FLO of next sc, skip 1 sc, sc in FLO of last sc, turn– (1 shell).
Row 6: Working into the front loop facing you from sts in row 4, ch 1, sc in front loop of each st from row 4 across, turn– (5 sc).
Rows 7 – 9: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off. Leave a 10” tail for seaming.
Seam row 1 to row 9 with a whip stitch forming a tube. Weave in ends using tapestry needle.
Circle Bead – make 16 (3 in color A, 3 in color B, 5 in color C, 5 in color D)
With smaller hook ch 4 and sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in ring (do not join)– (6 sc).
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around– (12 sc).
Fasten off with an invisible join (you can see my post about the invisible join and view a YouTube tutorial here https://www.crochetwithmarybeth.com/invisible-join/ , weave in ends using a tapestry needle.
The video for the invisible join is great.
Marisa S. -tester
Center Loopy Bead
With color B, and smaller hook, ch 6.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across, turn– (5 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, work 1 sc in same sc, work 1 sc in each sc across, turn.
Rows 3 – 4: Repeat row 2.
Row 5: (RS) ch 1, sl st in FLO of first sc, [ch 18, take care not to twist chain, sl st in FLO of next sc] 4 times, turn– (4 loops).
Row 6: Working into the front loop facing you from sts in row 4, ch 1, sc in front loop of each st from row 4 across, turn– turn– (5 sc).
Row 7: [Ch 18, take care not to twist chain, sl st in FLO of next sc] 4 times, turn– (4 loops).
Row 8: This row will be worked into the unused loop of the sc sts made in row 7. You used one loop in row 5, for this row, you will use the other loop now facing you as the Front Loop. Ch 1, work 1 sc in FLO of same sc, work 1 sc in FLO of each sc across, turn– (5 sc).
Row 9-10: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off. Leave a 10” tail for seaming.
Seam row 1 to row 10 with a whip stitch forming a tube. Weave in ends using tapestry needle.
Attaching Button:
Using tail at end of necklace chain, thread either end of A up through any hole in button. If you have trouble threading yarn through hole use a piece of floss as a needle (image 1). Thread same end down through diagonal hole. Thread other end up through either remaining hole. Thread same end down through remaining diagonal hole. Pull ends so button is positioned tight against end of chains. Tie ends in square knot. Weave in ends using tapestry needle.
Step 1: Cut 6”/15 cm piece of floss, fold in half forming a loop.
Step 2: Thread floss through button hole, thread yarn through loop in the floss.
Step 3: Pull floss until yarn begins to come through hole.
Step 4: Pull end of yarn through hole.
Finishing:
Cover the pencils with aluminum foil. Slide beads onto pencil (image 2). Block. Let dry. Spritz with fabric stiffening spray. Let dry. Remove from pencil.
Using a size US H/8 (5 mm) hook reach through each bead and pull Chain through (image 3A & B). Refer to photo for suggested bead order.
Mary Beth Cryan has been designing crochet patterns for over 4 years. Prior, Mary Beth worked as a professional illustrator and product designer with a specialty in paper crafts for 18 years. She has authored and illustrated 17 paper craft books, countless pop-up greeting cards, and many paper craft kits. She received 3 LOUIE Awards from the National Greeting Card Association. Some of her clients included MoMA (Museum of Modern Art NYC), American Girl, Dover Publications, Peter Pauper Press, Ranger Rick Magazine, Highlights magazine and many others. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University in 2000.