Ever wondered how you could look trendy as well as fashionable in winter with jewellery aside from wearing stylish boots and chunky sweaters? Why not consider crochet jewellery? A perfect accessory for this season, delicate crochet necklaces or even earrings add that extra zing or oomph to any dull outfit. While lacy crochet earrings add a feminine touch, they also complement the look of an oversized sweater and leggings. Moreover, a fun crochet cocktail ring goes great with just about anything!
For instance, the beaded wire crochet bracelet can be paired with jeans and a white t-shirt. You can even make your own crochet jewellery. After all, the simple chain stitch is the only crochet stitch you need to know to make the bracelet. You can use coloured copper wire, and different kinds of beads.
Though, the cuff-style bracelet can be accented with beads, the wire crochet technique really catches your eye in the design. It is not really rocket science! With basic knowledge of crocheting you can make your own fun statement jewellery piece. Be it the colourful sunflower or a simple multi-hued disc pendant, you can put on a simple chain and make a fancy necklace of your own.
Also, bracelets can be crocheted in rows of a simple stitch such as Single or Double crochet or a more complex stitch can be used. They always work best when they are made in a cuff style and are worn close to the wrist. These can be crocheted thick and chunky in bright colours and adorned with beads, or made in a more classic and elegant style. One point to remember about bracelets is that they are subject to hard wear and tear and can get knocked. So, the finished design should not be too fragile.
However, necklaces are a different ball game altogether. In fact, they are very simple to crochet. Long lengths of the basic chain stitch can make very effective necklaces, particularly when combined with beads. Necklaces can be crocheted in wire such as silver, silver plated or coloured craft wires, or they can be made from traditional crochet cotton or silk too. Any beads work well with crocheted necklaces and these would be used in the same way that beads are used with any crochet. Many people find it easier to string the beads onto the wire or yarn first. Light beads such as wood, shell or acrylic are particularly good for crochet as these do not pull the stitches out of shape.
Also, earrings are a lot of fun to make and can be created using small odds and ends of yarns. Irish crochet motifs and other designs adapt really well to earrings and these are easy to adorn with beads or other items. Earrings need to be fitted to ear wires and these can be purchased from most accessory stores. It is important to make sure that earring fittings are hypoallergenic though.