Learning to crochet jewelry is a learning process for sure. I did some without beads, but decided to try to do with beads.
The first one I used #10 crochet thread and plastic beads. Basically I crocheted 3 single crochets, added a bead, three single crochets and tied it together. It came out long!
The second one was with some yellow stretchy cord and plastic beads. Same pattern: it came out about half the size as number one!
The third one is black stretchy cord, plastic beads and same pattern. I obviously crocheted a little tighter: actually I think I stretched the cord as I crocheted.
Number 4 is my first one with wire. Interesting process: I used glass beads. I crocheted 3 chains, added 2 beads (one after the other: two chains), then only 2 chain stitches in between the two beads. Ending with 3 chains. I added a clasp to this one: it would not fit over my head.
Each piece used 40 beads. It is fun experimenting and I really like the way the crocheting with the beads look. I still will be practicing and experimenting!
