What you need:
1 – 1″ square bead frame (or square jump ring, or purse supply)
1 – 11 x 12 mm wood pony bead
Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Cotton Thread, Size 3
Hook: 2.25 mm (B)
I purchased my square ring from an online shop and received 50 for less than 10 dollars – you can find them on Etsy, or even in your local craft store in the bead section, or purse supply section.
If you cannot find the same size you can always substitute for a larger, or smaller bead frame – or even a different shape! I’ve included some links at the bottom of the post to some options I found online but you will likely be able to find them locally – or in bulk if you want to make a few necklaces in an online shop such as SewingSupplies. They are slightly different from what I used but will work in a pinch 🙂
Simply Easy Crochet Necklace
This necklace is so easy to make!
The ‘chain’ is 28″ long from the edge of the square bead frame. You can easily change this to make it longer, or shorter – it is totally customizable. If you want to add a few more beads for colour just slip them on as well following the tutorial I have included below the instructions.
You begin by working around the square bead frame.
1. Join your crochet thread with a sc to the square bead frame and work 46 sc around the frame. If you can still see the frame between the stitches, add more sc until the frame is completely covered.
2. Slide your stitches to make your last st align with one of the four corners. Sl st to the first sc worked but do not finish off.
3. Chain 70 and sl st to the next sc on the frame (beside the one you joined to before you began the ch 70).
4. Finish off and weave in ends.
5. Pick one of the pony beads and slip it over the chain and slide it down to the corner of the square bead frame. Here is a little tutorial to help explain this.
Put the bead on the hook.
Insert the hook under the chain strand.
Pull the chain strand through the bead.
Pull the Chain all the way through – until the bead reaches the corner of the square bead frame.
You can change the length of the chain to make it longer, or shorter. You can change the shape and size of the square bead frame – there are circles available, ovals, triangles, stars, hearts…lots of options…
These make great gifts too!
Quick to work up (less than 15 minutes!) and fairly inexpensive to make.
They would make great beginner projects too – if you want to teach your friend to crochet – or even your child or your students – with a finished product which is easily achievable and can be worn or given as a gift!
Here are some options on Amazon:
Or if you would like a different shape, here is a diamond I think would work really well too!
PS! If you like my nails you can buy them from my Jamberry Shop (I am an Independent Jamberry Consultant) – Simply Daisy – Jamberry.
Rhondda says
Hi Yarning4Life, Right under the top image you will find the information you were looking for – I’ve included it here in this response to make it easier for you to locate: 1 – 1″ square bead frame (or square jump ring, or purse supply)
1 – 11 x 12 mm wood pony bead
Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Cotton Thread, Size 3
Hook: 2.25 mm (B)
All the best,
Rhondda
Yarning4life says
No thread/yarn weight mentioned, nor a hook size.
Rhondda says
Hi Carol, This necklace doesn’t have a clasp 🙂 It actually fits right over your head. Have fun at the Family Reunion! Wishing you the best, Rhondda
Carol Redlinger says
I love this necklace and plan to make a few for our family reunion silent auction! I’ve never made jewelry, so am wondering what I should use as a clasp? Thanks for your reply!
Chris Alexander says
Like this piece. It is a clean looking piece of jewelry, not bulky like so many other patterns that I’ve seen.
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These are great! I love the concept of crocheting around a shape, and now I’m imagining all the different options for shapes and bead styles. I want to make a whole bunch of ’em! 🙂
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Rhondda says
Thank you 🙂 I actually have some more easy bracelet patterns up this week. One today and a few over the next few days. Hope you like one of them! Rhondda
Garden Chef says
Thanks, Rhondda, I love doing your patterns, they’re very eady to follow! Bring them in! More, more, more! ☺
Rhondda says
Hi Linda, I found jump rings of different sizes and shapes available on Etsy (I tend to shop there quite frequently). In the post I have linked to a couple sources on amazon where you can find them available too – sometimes Hardware Stores (our local TSC) has different shapes and sizes of metal rings available too which would also work if they were not too heavy – some key chain rings will work and if you have a craft store like Michael’s you can find some jump rings there as well in varying sizes. Hope this helps! Rhondda
Rhondda says
Looks great Garden Chef!
Linda says
Where did you find the jump ring? I have checked on google and cannot find any. Please help
Rhondda says
Thank you! I shared on Google and left a comment 🙂 I appreciate the mention 🙂 Rhondda
Garden Chef says
Hi. Just made another one… As requested by a friend.
Garden Chef says
Hi Rhondda, I got you mentioned in my blog. Thank you once again!
http://gardenchefsneedleandpen.blogspot.com/2015/04/simple-and-easy-crocheted-friendship.html?m=1
Rhondda says
I love your version! It looks great with the round bead frame and I love the beads you used!
Garden Chef says
Thank you for this pattern. Got my own version posted now
Rhondda says
Hi Pat, I personally do not sell beads or bead frames. I have included some links from Amazon for Bead Frames and I think you can find them on Etsy too! Hope this helps, Rhondda
Pat Hamel says
Can I purchase beads and squares, etc. from you? If so, how do I find it?
Betsy says
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS IDEA!!! SO EXCITED TO GET STARTED!!!! THANK YOU!
Rhondda says
Hi Tamara! What a fantastic idea 🙂 You could make tons of shapes with pipe cleaner !! Have a lovely weekend, Rhondda
Tamara says
This is a lovely pattern idea. I have just made a necklace as a gift for a 10 year old. I used a pipe cleaner for the frame and a chunky yarn. It looks great. Thank you for providing the inspiration!
Rhondda says
Hi Suzan – you could add a some extra chain sts to the bottom of the square bead frame (sl st to the frame, then chain a certain number of sts, slide the beads on and sl st back to the frame before continuting around the frame with sc). The frame itself is solid so you would need to thread the beads on the thread first and then slide them in place before continuing to sc around the frame.
Hope this makes sense!
Rhondda
suzan maddox says
Is there a way to put some beads at bottom of the square also?