Do you ever wonder if there are more applications for crochet than the typical baby blanket, beanie, or scarf? What about small projects that take little time but present a challenge to any level of crocheter? Well, you’re in luck, because we’ve found the perfect project – these crochet earrings (which are available as free patterns)! These delicate little beauties come in all shapes and sizes, from geometric patterns to flowers, and can be used for a variety of purposes apart from earrings – you can use them to embellish other projects such as beanies, bags, and keychains, you can string them together for a garland, or you can use them for other jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, or rings.
No matter how you intend to use them, you’ll need the following items to complete this project: crochet thread, a crochet hook (make sure the thread and hook will create the correct gauge), scissors, earring hooks, and wheels (or whatever shape you’re going for – look for metal jewelry bases). Of course you can modify this if you’re making these for other projects – or even if you want a different shape of earring. You can make your own wheels, triangles, diamonds, rectangles, or spheres. Just test everything out before you commit to making a ton of these.
You will need to know basic crochet stitches – chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), and slip stitch (sl st). These stitches should all be known to every crocheter, whether beginner or advanced. Some earrings will also require the use of a ring or magic ring, so be aware you might have to learn how to do that if you haven’t done so already – there are, of course, plenty of tutorials online in video or written format.
Don’t be afraid to put your own spin on these earrings either – there are a ton of ways to tailor them to yourself, with color, stitch pattern (you don’t have to stick to the basic stitches, you can use your favorites, like the puff stitch or a half double crochet), and size. If you prefer smaller earrings, purchase smaller hoops. If you like long earrings, forego the hoops and make tassel-style earrings. It’s up to you to decide how you want to make these.
Of course, when you do make them, you might get asked to make them for your friends and family. They make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, graduations, and other special occasions. You could also sell these at craft fairs, farmer’s markets, art bazaars, and the like.
The free patterns we found include both charts (several in case you decide you want to try different shapes or make them in different sizes, though of course you can create your own versions easily once you’ve seen the chart – you could even try writing out your own charts) and written instructions, so whichever you prefer, you can follow along without any trouble. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy making, you can find all the free patterns at BlogLovin and Haken Maysoondo Site. If you make up your own pattern, be sure and share so the rest of us can see your handiwork.
