Crochet Small Shells and Picot Necklace

Crocheting a small shells and picot necklace is a delightful and rewarding project that can add a touch of elegance to any outfit. By using simple crochet stitches like shells and picots, you can create a beautiful and intricate accessory that is sure to impress. The combination of delicate shells and dainty picots gives the necklace a charming and feminine look that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this project is a fun and enjoyable way to showcase your skills and create a unique piece of wearable art. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and get ready to make a stunning necklace that will make heads turn!

Supplies:

• Crochet Thread size 10
• Size 5 Crochet Hook
• A button for the “clasp”
• A charm or pendant of your choice

Special Instructions:

• picot– ch 4, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook, ch 2
• small shell cluster– hdc, dc, hdc, all in same stitch, skip next st, sl st in next st (you will begin next shell cluster in the stitch you just sl st in).

Pattern:

Button Hole Clasp:(you can adjust the size of the hole to fit your button by making fewer or more ch. Adjust your sc sts to be twice as many chains)Make a slip knot in your thread, leaving a 6-8 inch tail. ch 12.Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. Do not turn. ch 1. Make 24 sc inside the ring. Join with sl st to the first sc. Pick up tail, and working with the tail and the thread together, ch 3. Drop tail.

Work the Foundation Chain:Still working with the attached thread, ch 139, being careful not to twist chain.

Start the Button Base:Sc in the first 8 sts. Ch 1. Turn.Sc in each of the 8 sc. Ch 1, Do not turn.

Working in the back side of the foundation chain, sc 8.

Necklace Row 1:

Continue to sc across until you get to the tail you dropped before.

Attach to the Button Hole:Pick up the tail and working with your thread, sc in the last 3 ch.Sc in the first sc of the button loop. Drop the tail. Ch 1. Turn.

Sc in next 3 sts.

Necklace Row 2:

Work the small shell clusters across, until there are just 10 stitches left.Sc in last 10 sts. Turn.

Finish the Button Base:Ch 1, sc in first 8 sts, sl st to first dc.

Necklace Row 3:[Work picot st, sl st in dc of next shell] repeat across. When you reach the last shell, sl st into the next sc.

Finish off. Weave in ends. Block.Attach button and a pendant or charm.