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A new necklace !!!

Just before leaving for our holidays in Lombok (here), I started to crochet a simple edging, following a pattern found on this japanese book....




....But I decided just to crochet one half!

With a 5mm hook and some pink yarn, I began to crochet 210 (plus 3 more) chains. Then I changed the colour (red) and I followed the pattern to reach this result...

...vintage button...



...but I was not so happy... so I decided to collect some hot pink (neon!) thread to sew some beads on later...


....but before all that, I blocked the "necklace to be" with some starch...



Once dried, I choose the beads to sew on : red (plastic) and hot pink (velvety)...


...see the blanket stitch?

...after a couple of hours (more or less!), a new necklace was born....











I like how the beads, because of their weight, give a better shape to the necklace!

Tomorrow I'm going to wear it!!!! ;oD

Today's link : Craft Schooling Sunday! See you there, too!!!

xxxx Alessandra

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  1. hooksandyarns20 January 2013 at 15:54

    Hi Alessandra. Your new necklace is very pretty - and so creative. :)

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  2. Heather 20 January 2013 at 21:18

    this is lovely with the beads! nice design, Heather x

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  3. Lori ann21 January 2013 at 00:40

    very pretty! i love the colors, and your new scarf too, you have been busy!

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  4. Erica21 January 2013 at 04:44

    I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVE this!!! The colors are fabulous (and you gotta know by now I love bright colors)!! The bead details make it so playful. luv, Love LOVE it!! Have fun wearing this beauty. :)

    P.S. Where do you get velvet beads??

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  5. Unknown21 January 2013 at 14:54

    Brilliant! :)

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  6. Kate21 January 2013 at 17:10

    Using an edging to make a necklace is so clever!!! Great job!
    Kate :}

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  7. Natas Nest22 January 2013 at 19:28

    Gorgeous, really great job, my dear :-)

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  8. creativejewishmom/sara24 January 2013 at 13:41

    so much fun! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

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