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Precious Stones: Crocheted Amethyst and Moonstone Necklace by Sherri Haab From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-508

In this segment guest Sherri Haab, a jewelry designer, joins host Jackie Guerra to demonstrate how to make a delicate crocheted necklace that's easy for the beginning crocheter. She'll also share how to crochet using a simple chain stitch with a silk beaded cord. The cord is very light and comfortable to wear and will showcase two great birthstones -- amethyst for February birthdays and moonstones, the alternative birthstone for June.

Experience Level: Intermediate

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Guest Jewelry Designer Sherri Haab shows how to create this delicate crocheted amethyst and moonstone necklace.

Materials --

Silk beading cord (1 card)
Small steel crochet hook, size 8-10
Seed beads, one strand or one small pkg.
32 small amethyst stone beads
34 small moonstone beads
Two crimp beads
Loop and toggle clasp
Acrylic cement
1 large moonstone bead
Decorative head pin

Tools --

Chain nose or flat nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Crocheted Amethyst and Moonstone Necklace

1. Unwind the bead cord from the card. Start with a slip knot on the hook (figure A), starting at the end of the cord (not the end with the bead needle).Chain two stitches to begin.

2. Add about 30 seed beads onto the cord. Slide one bead down to the hook at a time; chain one stitch after each bead (figure B).

3. Start the pattern or sequence of adding amethysts, moonstones and seed beads. Add one amethyst, three seed beads, one moonstone, three seed beads, one amethyst and three seed beads.

4. Add three moonstones all at once, with one chain stitch following. This will make a cluster (figure C). Do not pull the chain too tight. Follow by chaining three seed beads as in Step 2.

5. Add three amethyst beads all at once to make another cluster. Chain three seed beads. Continue this sequence until you have ten cluster sets all together.

6. After the tenth cluster set, chain six seed beads, this will be the center of the necklace.

7. Continue up the other side of the necklace following the pattern in reverse to match the other side.

8. Slide a crimp bead onto the end of the cord and then through the toggle clasp. Run the cord back through the crimp bead. Knot the cord under the crimp bead -- tie a few knots. Clip the cord and add a dab of glue.

9. Use pliers to crimp the bead over the knot. Repeat the process on the other side.

10. To make dangle: slide a large bead or beads onto a head pin (figure D). Make a loop to hang over the beads in the center of the necklace. Twist the wire around a few times and clip to finish the dangle.

RESOURCES :

Beads, crystals, pearls, jump rings, head pins & tools
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Website: www.firemountaingems.com

Charms (Fire Mountain Gems)
Fire Mountain Gems & Beads
Grants Pass, OR
Toll-free Phone: 800-423-2319 - Customer service
Toll-free Phone: 800-355-2137 - Order by phone
E-mail: Questions@firemtn.com
Website: www.firemountaingems.com

Designer Style Jewelry: Techniques and Projects for Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro
0823026019
Sherri Haab
September 2004
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Watson-Guptill Publications

GUESTS :

Sherri Haab
Sherri Haab Designs
Phone: 801-489-3885
E-mail: sherrihaab.com
Website: www.sherrihaab.com