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Yarn, Crochet, and Knitting Jewelry Making

Use yarn in your jewelry making by incorporating into projects. Crochet and knitting are two technique among many other you can use to include yarn as an element in your jewelry making designs.

Crochet Flower, Pearls, and Crystal Necklace

Metallic crochet thread is the basis for a fiber flower charm you create and then combine with pearls, crystals, and sterling silver wire to make this mixed-media style necklace.

Fiber Crocheted Amulet

With a little yarn and some simple crochet stitches, you can make this unique fiber amulet.

Make a Fiber Chain Using Crochet

Metal is not the only material you can use to make a chain. You can also use yarn and a super easy crochet stitch called (appropriately) the chain stitch.

Make Jewelry Using the Single Crochet Stitch

Beginners to crochet need to know this stitch. It's pretty easy and is used a lot in many designs.

Make Jewelry Using Double Crochet Stitch

The double crochet stitch is another stable stitch for more people who crochet. If you want to make jewelry that is a little larger in diameter than the kind you can make with single crochet, then this is a good stitch to consider.

Crystal and Yarn Bracelet

Crystals attached to cotton yarn make up one strand of this double strand bracelet that combines crystals, metal, and fiber.

Crochet Chain, Metal Clay Charm, and Bead Necklace

This mixed-media necklace combines materials as well as lots of different techniques including crocheting, wire work, metal clay, and bead knotting.

How to Make a Crochet Slip Stitch

Learn how to make this simple crochet stitch and use it for your yarn jewelry designs.

Ruby Crochet Heart Necklace

Use crochet techniques and sparkling yarn along with filigree components to make this necklace.

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