As you know from my Lucky Save post, I’m still in preschool as a crocheter! So when my blogging friend Orit Hadad asked me to review her “How to Crochet Jewelry” pdfs, I confessed that I was sadly lacking in both crochet and jewelry-making skills. However, Orit replied that this made me the perfect candidate, because her pdfs give step-by-step directions in crochet as well as jewelry techniques, so they would help me with my yarn projects, too! Then I was delighted to help, especially since I’ve long admired Orit’s gorgeous crocheted rings, earrings, and pendants in her Etsy shop. So please feast your eyes on the amazing earrings above, and then check out her jewelry and pdf patterns here. But first, let me summarize what I found in my review:
- Orit currently has three pdf tutorials that you can buy separately or as a set: How to Make Crochet Beads, How to Make Crochet Earrings, and How to Make Crochet Rings. (Seriously, you HAVE to click on these last three links to see close ups of Orit’s amazing work!)
- The crochet technique works for all types and colors of stones, so you can add variety to your designs.
- Orit recommends beginning with simple craft wire and then moving on to fine wires after you feel comfortable with the technique.
- She includes a materials list and step-by-step directions supported with close-up, full-color photographs and interspersed with text boxes containing helpful tips.
- Orit was right . . . I CAN learn to crochet with yarn using her instructions, so maybe crocheting a pendant someday isn’t an impossible dream for me after all!
Oh, and Orit is getting ready for a GIVEAWAY featuring one of her lovely creations, so stay tuned to her blog! And you can find her any time from my Shop Love! page above. ♥
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I bought a pair or silver crocheted earrings last year from a friend of a friend. Aren’t they amazing? I love your reviews and your support for so many crafters and bloggers. Women supporting women. It does my heart good.
They ARE amazing! The creativity in this world just astounds me. And thank you so much for your kind words, Alys. You’re the best!
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Crocheting the silver wire is fun! I have done it few times and now I want to incorporate this in my new collection of jewellery.
The earrings on the photo look stunning!
It looks SO intricate . . . I’m terribly impressed with all of you who can create these lovely pieces! 🙂
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Thank you for flagging up Orit’s talents! Looks great. I’ll have to give it a try, I’ve noticed others crocheting jewellery and admired it from afar…
You’re very welcome! And I can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂
I’d never heard of this–very cool!
Isn’t it just lovely??? And SO creative and clever! 🙂
She’s been a favorite if mine on Etsy for quite a while– love her design style! I crochet, and make jewelry, but have never tried putting the 2 together, but maybe I will give it a whirl!
Good luck!!! And be sure to show us your creations, Lindy! 🙂
I’m already doing some jewelry that combines knitting with beading; I use the yarns from color cards I develop for my line of yarns. (They’re in my Etsy shop if you’d like to take a look: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/Knittique/sections/11063253) I’ve never knitted or crocheted with wire, though, but I’m so intrigued by the possibilities that I’ll have to at least try!
Oh wow they’re beautiful, something different, and unique. Thanks Katherine for sharing along with the Links. Be Blessed, Mtetar
You’re very welcome, Mtetar! 🙂
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so nice!…but, I too lack the crocheting and other types of needle sewing…like knitting…but, I can certainly admire the art and creativity …love seeing different kinds of talents…
I do too, Marilyn! And Orit JUST NOW opened her giveaway . . . a lovely piece of her jewelry! So do go check it out!!! 🙂
l will do that!
Gorgeous stuff!
It IS! And be sure to check out Orit’s giveaway that she just now posted! 🙂
Her work is stunning and I am a great admirer. It is lovely that her hard work really works 🙂
I agree! And I’m glad to see that you’ve already entered her giveaway! Good luck! 🙂
Thanks. Will you enter? (I tweeted about your review if that is ok?)
I’m not on Twitter, but tweet away! 🙂 And no, I won’t enter . . . I’ve won a LOT of giveaways lately so I’m starting to feel a little selfish! 🙂 But everyone else needs to go for it! 🙂
Maybe this is your lucky year!!
Crocheting jewelry is on my oh-so-long to do list! I think it would be so unique!
Yay!!! I know you’ll try it someday, and I can’t wait to see your creations! 🙂
Lovely jewelry, thanks for the tip! I ordered a pdf tutorial…It is great when people pick out lovely things for you in the vastness of internet possibilities.
What a lovely comment, Eva! And please share your creations with us! 🙂
that is stunning, another thing added to my to do list! xxxxxxx
I know!!! How many miles longer can our lists get??? 🙂
so true! xxxxxx
Hello!! Orit has nice jewelry, I may just check out her PDF 🙂
You’d be so good at this, Patricia! 🙂
What a neat idea! I never would’ve thought of crocheting with wire, some people are so clever!
I agree! What an amazing bunch of artists and crafters we know! 🙂
Yes, I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before! Ingenious.
THANK YOU, Katherine!!!! I am very proud to be one of your reviews. Your support for so many crafters and bloggers are very important. You are a true LADY!! It took me some time to comment. I am back to work and Tuesday is my craft fair. After that I had to breastfeed nf, cooked pasta and answered so many ‘why’….
Your Friend,
Orit
What a sweet comment! 🙂 It’s my pleasure to share your amazing work with our other blogging friends, Orit! All the best to you! Hugs, Katherine
Now I see I wrote my comment with some spelling mistakes.
I was very tired…
Woow! so cool! since I’m also a beginner when it comes to crochet, I should try these. They look so beautiful and professional!
Yay! Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Wow! What lovely creations. Shakti
I agree . . . Orit is VERY talented! 🙂
They are great! Lovely to look at and VERY inspirational.
They ARE! Will you be giving it a try? You certainly have the crochet part down to a fine art! 🙂
I reckon I could whip something up that would be really good but trouble is there is only one of me! (know what I mean?) 😉 I am definitely having ideas. Like a necklace of tiny red cotton apples om a gold crochet cotton chain. Even a crochet “pearl”necklace would look great on a linen frock! Ah so many projects, so little time. 🙂
Yes, I DEFINITELY know what you mean!!! But I sure do love your ideas! 🙂
So cool….Thanks for sharing:)
You’re very welcome, Pam! 🙂
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Huh, I have crocheted necklaces, rings and bracelets but never tired to crochet a bezel, nice!
Your work is lovely, too! 🙂