how to make a granny necklace
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How to:
make a granny square necklace
kootoyoo…click & crochet
• This is hardly even a “how to”. It’s just a super simple, super speedy bit of fun.
• You’ll need a 3mm crochet hook, 3 skeins of floss, jewellery findings & pliers (if you have them OR you could just tie a knot).
“Pattern”& I use the term loosely. This will work however you make your granny squares or motifs.
• Chain 4• Slip stitch into first chain to make a ring.
ROUND 1: • Ch 3, 2T, Ch1, 3T,Ch1, 3T, Ch1, 3T, Ch1 & slip stitch into 3rd Ch of 1st Ch3 to join.
ROUND 2(new colour): • in corner Ch3, 2T, Ch1• next corner 3T,Ch1, 3T, Ch1• next corner 3T,Ch1, 3T,Ch1• next corner 3T,Ch1, 3T,Ch1 • return to first corner - 3T,Ch1, & slip stitch into 3rd Ch of 1st Ch3 to join.
ROUND 3(new colour): • in corner Ch3, 2T, Ch1• side 3T,Ch1• in corner 3T,Ch1, 3T,Ch1• side 3T,Ch1• next corner 3T,Ch1, 3T,Ch1• side 3T,Ch1• next corner 3T,Ch1, 3T,Ch1• side 3T,Ch1• return to first corner 3T,Ch1, & slip stitch into 3rd Ch of 1st Ch3 to join.
• CHAIN up to make the necklace chain. Just use your eye…maybe 30-35 chain. Knot off.• In opposite corner slip knot & join chain colour then work CHAIN to make necklace chain. Again about 30-35 chain.
NOTE: I think that you want this to be nice & tight so that the shape is held when it is around your neck. That is why I only chain 1 between clusters & I keep my crochet stitches as tight as I can.
Step 2:
• Make a slip knot & chain 4
Step 3:
• Slip stitch into the first chain to make a “donut”.
Step 4:
• Chain 3 to begin your first round.
Step 5:
• 2 Treble, chain 1, 3 treble, chain 1, 3 treble, chain 1, 3 treble, chain 1.
Step 6:
• Slip stitch to join your first round.
Step 7:
• Knot off your first colour.
Step 8:
• Begin your second round in the corner.
Step 9:
• I like to begin with only 1 cluster in the corner because I think it gives a nicer finish.• Continue working the round as you did for round 1. 3 trebles & then 1 chain
between clusters.
Step 10:
• Once you’ve finished the round knot off your second colour.
Step 11:
• Begin your third colour. • Again I always start in the corner with one cluster only.
Step 12:
• Once you’ve completed the round just keep chaining.• I think probably about 30-35 chain is long enough but make it
right for you.
Step 13:
• Once the chain is long enough – knot off & snip floss.
Step 14:
• In the opposite corner attach the chain colour & just chain up again (30-35 chain).
Step 15:
• Your necklace should now look something like this.
Step 16:
• Using a needle weave & neaten your ends.
Step 17:
• Now attach your findings.• If you don’t have these on hand just make your chains
longer & tie it in a knot when you wear it.
Step 18:
• See how I’ve made the “wrong” side of the chain the back?
Step 19:
• Clamp!• This will hold the crochet nice & firmly.
Step 20:
• Attach the rest of your bits & pieces.
Step 21:
• Repeat for the other end of the chain.• Attach your clasp.
Finished
• I think you want this to be super tight. Embroidery floss is not as forgiving as lovely fluffy yarn so mistakes are pretty visible.
• Go slow & have fun.
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