Vintage Necklace and Earrings Set – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Necklace and Earrings Set
Crochet Necklace and Earrings Set

Necklace and Earrings Set: A Stunning Vintage Jewelry Pattern

The Necklace and Earrings Set from Coats & Clark’s Quick Tricks to Crochet Book No. 326 (1956) is a beautiful way to craft timeless accessories with a personal touch. Combining crochet thread, gold beads, and wooden accents, this design creates a harmonious blend of shimmer and texture, perfect for adding a vintage flair to any outfit. Whether you’re creating this set for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, it’s a rewarding project that allows for creative expression.

This pattern is straightforward but involves a combination of techniques, including threading beads, buttonhole stitching, and assembling jewelry components. Covering wooden beads with crochet thread provides a soft, handcrafted look, while gold beads add a luxurious sparkle. The necklace, with its balance of wooden and gold beads, forms a chic statement piece, and the earrings complete the set with elegance. While some familiarity with needle threading and beadwork is helpful, the clear instructions make this project accessible even to those new to jewelry-making.

Perfect for casual or formal wear, this jewelry set offers endless customization opportunities. By experimenting with different shades of thread or bead colors, you can create a truly unique piece. The inclusion of vintage materials and classic techniques makes this project as timeless as it is fashionable.

This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Coats & Clark’s Quick Tricks to Crochet Book No. 326 (1956). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content are ©Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2024. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.

Necklace and Earrings Set Crochet Pattern

This vintage-inspired jewelry set includes instructions for a stunning necklace and earrings, designed with a harmonious blend of crochet thread, wooden beads, and gold accents. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade elegance to any outfit, this pattern offers both simplicity and charm.

Key Details for Necklace and Earrings Set

  • Techniques Used:
    • Buttonhole stitching
    • Bead threading
    • Square knot tying
  • Skill Level:
    • Intermediate (requires attention to detail and proficiency in bead threading and stitching techniques)
  • Approximate Size:
    • Necklace length: Adjustable based on bead threading sequence
    • Earring size: Approximately 1-1.5 inches, depending on assembly
  • Finished Look:
    • A vintage-inspired accessory featuring shimmering metallic thread, wooden beads, and gold accents, perfect for both casual and formal wear.

Materials Needed

  • J. & P. COATS “KNIT-CRO-SHEEN” METALLIC, Art. A.64: 1 ball of No. M.18-A Shaded Purples.
  • Milwards Yarn Darners Sizes 14/18 (long eye needles).
  • Needle Threader.
  • 20 Walco wooden beads, ½ inch in diameter with ¼-inch opening.
  • 2 packages of Walco gold beads, Style No. 7305.
  • 1 pair Walco earring backs.
  • 4-inch piece of wire.

Instructions

Covering the Wooden Beads:

  1. Thread a needle with 2 strands of thread.
  2. Insert the needle through the opening of each wooden bead and cover each bead completely with thread. This will create a soft and cohesive look for your jewelry.

Necklace Assembly:

Hook:

  1. Using one strand of thread, buttonhole-stitch over the 4-inch piece of wire.
  2. Fold the wire in half, forming a hook.
  3. Insert the two wire ends into the center of the first wooden bead and sew securely.

Necklace Strand:

  1. Cut a strand of thread 48 inches long. Attach the center of the strand to the opposite end of the bead with the hook, forming two 24-inch strands.
  2. Beading Process:
  • Thread a gold bead onto one strand using the needle threader.
  • Make a square knot with both strands to secure the bead.
  • Repeat this step twice.
  1. Thread both strands through the next wooden bead.
  2. Repeat the process (two gold beads, one wooden bead) 13 more times.
  3. After finishing the wooden beads, continue threading and knotting 12 additional gold beads to form the chain.
  4. Finish the necklace with one more wooden bead and a gold bead. Fold the wire hook in half for closure.

Earrings (Make 2):

  1. Cut a 20-inch strand of thread.
  2. Thread and knot the following beads onto the strand:
  • 1 gold bead,
  • 1 wooden bead,
  • 11 gold beads,
  • 1 wooden bead,
  • 1 gold bead.
  1. Disk Backing:
  • Cut a small circle of fabric, approximately ⅜ inch in diameter.
  • Using one strand of thread, buttonhole-stitch around the edge of the fabric circle.
  1. Fold the beaded strand in half as illustrated and sew it to the disk.
  2. Glue the disk to the earring back.

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This stunning necklace and earring set captures the glamour and sophistication of vintage design while remaining accessible for modern crafters. With its elegant combination of metallic thread and beads, this set is versatile enough to complement both casual and formal outfits. Whether you’re creating it as a thoughtful handmade gift or adding a unique accessory to your wardrobe, this project is sure to dazzle and delight.

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