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Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.

DIY Gold Crochet Earrings

This post was originally created by me for Darice.
Crochet delicate gold earrings - free pattern and instructionsSo if you have been around here much before, you may have noticed that I like to try to crochet with somewhat unconventional materials. I mean, I like yarn too, but I think one of the coolest things about crochet is that you can do it with pretty much any kind of long, thin, flexible material. I’ve crocheted jute, leather, and tablecloths, and today, I have a new project for you crocheted out of gold lame thread.

Sometimes these unconventional materials can be a little difficult to work with, but the gold lame thread crocheted up easily and has a really fun metallic look. Up close, I think it almost looks like it is made from chains or wire. Super cool, right?

Wanna give it a try? To make these pretty little dangly earrings, here’s everything you will need:

gold crochet earrings

Materials (This post contains affiliate links):

  • Thin Gold Lame Thread (I used this one)
  • 2.75 mm Crochet Hook
  • Gold Jump Rings (I used 4 mm and 7 mm)
  • Turquoise Beads
  • Gold Head Pins
  • Gold Fishhook Earring Wires
  • Jewelry Plier Set (You need wire cutters, pliers, and round nose pliers)

Step One – Crochet!

You will need to crochet two small motifs that will be the earrings’ centers. Work two of the following pattern, using the gold lame thread and a 2.75 mm hook. If you use a different brand or size of thread, you may need to adjust your hook accordingly.

Special Stitches:
Half-Treble Crochet (htrc) – Yarn over twice, insert hook into work, yarn over (four loops on hook), yarn over and draw through two loops (three loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all loops.

Round 1: Start with a magic loop, then ch 1, 12 sc in loop, pull loop to tighten, sl st to first sc to join (12 total sc).

gold crochet earringsRound 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *2 sc in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st, (htrc, ch 2, htrc) all in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st, 2 sc in next st, ** sc in next st, repeat from * to ** once, sl st to first ch 2 to join.

gold crochet earringsRound 3: This round is worked in back loops only (see first image below). Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in back loops only of each stitch until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in space, sc in back loops only of each stitch until you reach the ch 2 space, (dc, ch 3, sl st to top of dc just created, dc) all in ch 2 space (see second image below), sc in back loops of each stitch, sl st to beginning sc to join. Weave in ends along back of piece using a smaller hook.

gold crochet earringsgold crochet earringsgold crochet earrings

And that’s it! Motif # 1 is done! Simply repeat the process to create the second motif.

If you like, you could stiffen your motifs using fabric stiffener (or glue or starch), but I felt they were stiff enough without it. Now we will turn those pretty crochet motifs into earrings!

Step Two – Make Bead Danglers.

Once your crochet motifs are ready, it is time to prepare the beads to be attached to the earrings. Begin by sliding a bead onto one of the head pins. Then, grab the wire above the bead with your round-nose pliers and curve the wire into a circle.

gold crochet earrings

Clip off the excess wire with your cutters, and close the loop with your pliers. Hey! You just made a bead dangler! Woot!

Step Three – Assemble Earrings.

Finally, you will use jump rings to put all the pieces together. Use your pliers to gently open your jump rings and close them again once your pieces are joined.

gold crochet earrings

I used two jump rings to attach the crochet motif to the fish hook wire so the motif faced the way I wanted it to. The bead was attached to the bottom of the motif with one jump ring.

And, Ta-DA! Earrings!

gold crochet earringsgold crochet earringsSo, I’ve said this before, but I think it bears repeating: I’m not a model. BUT – the earrings aren’t bad, right?

I hope you will give them a try – no one is going to believe you crocheted them!

Would you believe these earrings are crocheted?! Get the full tutorial at persialou.com


June 2, 2015 6:10 am Alexis Middleton 27 Comments Filed Under: Crochet

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  1. Lindsay - Shrimp Salad Circus says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:01 am

    These are beautiful, and this seems like such a great introductory crochet project. Small enough to not get overwhelmed.

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    • persialou says

      June 3, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Such a clever project–I love seeing crochet in unexpected places. Love it!

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    • persialou says

      June 3, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! 🙂

      Reply
  3. karin says

    June 21, 2015 at 3:51 am

    gorgeous! in US terms or American??

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    • persialou says

      June 22, 2015 at 10:00 am

      Thank you! I’m using American terms.

      Reply
  4. Brenda says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful earrings.

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  5. Holly says

    October 12, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    What stitch does “htrc” indicate? The closest I could find with that abbreviation is a half treble crochet which would be the same as half double.

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    • persialou says

      October 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Hi Holly! I’m sorry I should have included an explanation for that in the pattern. I have added one now. It is a half treble crochet stitch, which is similar to a half double in that it falls between a double and a treble in height. Hope that helps. Good luck!

      Reply
  6. Kathie says

    June 20, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    Whenever I see patterns for crocheted jewelry, I glance at them but quickly dismiss them. This is this is the only pattern that has made me feel compelled to make these earrings. I read it from start to finish, read it again, studied the photos (well done, I must say) and decided that my next trip to Michael’s will include a purchase of silver metallic thread. I will make these at my first opportunity. They’re gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

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    • Alexis says

      June 20, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      What a nice comment. Thank you so much! I hope you like the pattern. I would love to see your earrings when they are done. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Nour says

    August 29, 2016 at 4:13 am

    Hello
    Lovely work , loved it so much I was wondering if you could make a video tutorial , would be so much appreciated .
    Many thanks and best regards

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  8. Pearl says

    December 4, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I love the use of gold metallic thread! Makes the earrings so elegant! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Zen Giakoumakis says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Is it possible for you to make one for me?

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  10. Zen Giakoumakis says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:58 am

    Can you possibly make these earrings for me?

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    • Alexis says

      January 15, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      No, I’m sorry I do not currently offer finished products.

      Reply
  11. Pat Cook says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Has anyone tried this pattern with 30g gold wire?
    The pattern isn’t wonderful!

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    • Pat Cook says

      September 14, 2017 at 11:51 am

      Whoops! I meant it IS wonderful.

      Reply
  12. Donna says

    December 3, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    Hello Alexis!
    I love the earrings you made . . . simply beautiful. Used to do beading a couple of years back. Now I can take that knowledge plus the crochet instruction you provided to have the best of both worlds. BTW — I’m very new to crocheting but made my “first” hat with your 30 minute bulky slouch hat pattern from youtube. I have made quite a few hats using that pattern….experiencing with different types & weight of yarns.
    Thanks ….. please continue with your brilliant ideas on crocheting, etc.!!!!

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    • Alexis says

      December 6, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Thanks so much, Donna! Your sweet comment made my day. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Patricia says

    February 13, 2018 at 6:11 am

    Hello, I’ve reading and trying to follow your instruction to do Gold Crochet Earring, but I’d like that you tell me what does the asterisk means please. How I have to read it them.

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    • Alexis says

      February 13, 2018 at 11:57 am

      Hi Patricia! The asterisks indicate which parts of the pattern need to be repeated. Later on it in the pattern it will say something like “repeat from * to ** once,” and so then you will go back and repeat the instructions between those symbols. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  14. Annie Oper says

    May 16, 2018 at 3:19 am

    Love these! I will definitely try them. Maybe use a silver thread with an amethyst jewel. If I make them, I will send you a pic. thanks!

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  15. Jeaneane miller says

    June 21, 2016 at 9:31 am

    I also skim over crochet jewelry bot love jewelry so am anxious to try these beautiful earrings. And you do make a great model for them.

    Reply

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