Crochet Hook: 2.

25mm [US B-1] 18 chain (in two sections) Jump rings Clasp Pliers to attach jump rings Yarn needle GAUGE: Motif = 3 across from point to opposite point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Special Abbreviations: Ch-4 Picot = Ch 4, slip st in 4th ch from hook. Ch-5 Picot = Ch 5, slip st in 5th ch from hook. Picot Corner = Sc in next ch-5 loop, ch-4 picot, slip st in last sc made, ch-5 picot, slip st in last sc made, ch-4 picot, slip st in last sc made. MOTIF Ch 6; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with a slip st in first sc. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 8, sc in next sc; repeat from * 7 times, ch 4, tr in first sc instead of last ch-7 space. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in space made by tr, *ch 4, (sc, ch 5, sc) in next ch-7 space**, ch 4, sc in next ch-8 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, dc in first sc instead of last ch-4 space. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in space made by dc, ch 5, *sc in next ch-4 space, ch 2, ch-4 picot, ch 2, picot corner in next ch-5 space, ch 2, ch-4 picot, ch 2, sc in next ch-4 space**, ch 5; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends and block to final measurements. Following manufacturers instructions, attach jump rings to 2 ch-4 picots on either side of any picot corner as shown. Attach jump rings to chain. Attach clasp to back of chain. AUNT LYDIAS Bamboo Crochet Thread, 100% Viscose from Bamboo Size 10, Art. 148 available in 300 yd (276 m) balls. ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; slip st = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet; [] = work directions given in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

Lace Pendant Necklace

Heres a quick-to-crochet pendant that is attached to a simple chain. Create this small project as a gift (or for yourself) in elegant, silky Bamboo crochet thread and youll be hooked and want to use it for your other thread crochet projects. LC2581
Designed by Tracie Barrett Pendant measures 3 wide at widest point (blocked) AUNT LYDIAS Bamboo Crochet Thread, size 10: 1 ball 275 Coral.

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