Crochet Flower Earrings
Create your own unique pair of floral earrings with the art of crocheting. These delicate accessories are perfect for adding a touch of charm to any outfit. By using different colored yarns and varying crochet techniques, you can customize your earrings to match your personal style. Whether you prefer a dainty daisy or a bold sunflower design, the possibilities are endless when it comes to crocheting flower earrings. These handmade earrings also make thoughtful gifts for friends and family, showcasing the time and effort you put into creating something special just for them. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and start crafting your own beautiful pair of flower earrings today!
Materials needed:
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: About 1 3/4 inches across.
Thread: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Size 10 (100% Mercerized Cotton; yarn weight category: 0/Lace): about 15 yds Cardinal Red.
Crochet Hook: Steel crochet hook size 7 (1.65 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Small tapestry needle, two earring hooks, two sets of jewelry pliers.
Notes
This pattern uses standard US terms.
Special Stitches
Single crochet in the back loop only (sc blo): Insert hook through only the back loop of designated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook.
Flower (make 2)
Ch 6, join to first ch with sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join to first st with sl st – 12 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, *skip next st, sc in next st, ch 3, repeat from * around to last st, skip last st, join to first st with sl st – 6 ch-3 sps.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, skip first st, *sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc in next ch sp, skip next st, repeat from * around, join to first st with sl st – 42 sts.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc blo in first st, ch 4, *skip next 6 sts, sc blo in next st, ch 4, repeat from * around to last 6 sts, skip last 6 sts, join to first st with sl st – 6 ch-4 sps. If needed, move chain loops so they are behind the petals.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, skip first st, *sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc in next ch sp, skip next st, repeat from * around, join to first st with sl st – 54 sts. Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Use jewelry pliers to open ring at bottom of earring hook. Place opened loop through the middle st of one petal so that the hook faces away from RS of flower. Use pliers to close loop.
Finished!