POKEBALL JEWELRY SET

I've made several of these for my daughters and their friends. They just love anything pokemon related. LOL

As usual, if anything is not right, let know so I can change it :)


POKEBALL JEWELRY SET

Materials:

Size 10 crochet thread Red, white and black
size 7 and 9 steel crochet hooks
small amount of fiberfill
Sewing thread in red, white and black
3 jump rings
2 earring findings (either hooks or clips)

NOTES:
I recommend using the invisible decrease to reduce the gaps that regular decrease stitches can leave. Simply work your decrease stitches in the Front Loops Only, instead of through both loops.

PENDANT:

Using red and size 7 steel hook:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)

Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc (18)

Rnd 4 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (24)

Rnd 5-6: sc in each sc around (at end of rnd 6, join the black crochet thread) (24)

Rnd 7: sc in each sc around (join the white crochet at the end of round) (24)

Rnd 8-9: sc in each sc around (24)

Rnd 10: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (18)

Begin stuffing the ball firmly and continue as the rounds are finished.

Rnd 11: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)

Rnd 12: dec over next 2 sc around (6)

F/O leaving tail, finish out any stuffing needed (a yarn needle may be helpful getting the stuffing evened out on such a small piece) weave the tail thru the last round and pull tight to close.


Button base:

Using black and size 7 steel crochet hook:

Repeat first two rounds of pendant. (12)

F/O

Button top:

Using white and size 9 steel crochet hook:

Repeat first round of pendant.

Using sewing thread and needle, sew the white button top centered on the black button base. Then using black sewing thread and needle, sew the button to the pokeball centered over the black line around the middle of the pokeball (as shown)

Using red sewing thread and needle, sew one of the jump rings to the pokeball (on the red end), in the direction as show in picture so that when strung on a chain, the button will face to the front.



EARRINGS:

Using red crochet thread and size 7 steel hook:

Repeat rounds 1-3 of pendant. (18)

Rnd 4: sc in each sc around. Change to black crochet thread at end of round. (18)

Rnd 5: sc in each sc around. Change to white crochet thread at the end of round (18)

Rnd 6: sc in each sc around. (18)

Begin stuffing firmly and continue as you go along.

Rnd 7: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)

Rnd 8: dec over next 2 sc around (6)

F/O and finish same as pendant.


Button base:

Using black and size 7 hook:

Same as for pendant button base.

Button top:

Using size 9 crochet hook and two strands of white sewing thread held together:

6 sc in magic ring. F/O

Sew button top to base same as for pendant and sew to pokeballs same as for pendant.

Using red sewing thread, sew jump rings to the pokeballs on the red end making sure that when hooks or clips are connected to rings, that the button will face in the right direction. Use photo to help with placement.


Pokeball and Pokemon are copyright Nintendo.

This pattern is an original pattern by Linda Potts (March 2009). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

Star Earrings

This has to be one of my favorite of my earring designs. It's simple and clean, big enough to please my daughter, but delicate enough to please me LOL

You can make these in just any color, or combine two colors for a different effect. I've even made some in glow-in-the-dark thread (you can find that usually in the embroidery thread rack)

The pattern is relatively simple, but the thread and hook is small, so can be a little frustrating if you're not used to working with such small things.

As always, if you find anything wrong or confusing, please let me know and I'll fix it as soon as possible :)


STAR EARRINGS

Sewing thread (2 spools of any color or colors you like)
Size 10 steel crochet hook
Fabric Stiffener
(optional) can of non-yellowing clear spray varnish
Your choice of earring findings. (I used simple hooks for this pair)

Stitches:

DC beginning cluster (beg cl) : ch2, retaining last loop of each dc on hook, dc in each of next two dc, yo and draw through all loops on hook.

DC Cluster (dc cl) Retaining last loop of each dc on hook, dc in each of next 3 dc, yo and draw through all loops on hook

Using two strands of the sewing thread together:

Rnd 1: ch 4, join to make a ring Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, * ch1, 3 dc in ring. repeat from * 4 times around, join with sl st in third ch of beginning ch 3 (5 groups of 3 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, beg cl over the next two dc. *ch 10, sl st in 6th ch from hook, ch4, dc cl over next 3 dc. repeat from * around, joint with sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 3: Ch6, dc in same st as join ch3. * sk 4 ch, in ch6 loop work the following (dc, ch3, dc, ch5, dc ch3 dc) ch3. Dc, ch3, dc in next cluster. ch3 . repeat from * around sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 6 to join.

F/O

Block piece with fabric stiffener and allow to dry thoroughly. (I recommend at least 24 hours). If desired, apply several light coats of a non-yellowing spray varnish on both sides, allowing to dry well in between coats. The varnish will help to prevent the earrings from losing shape in very humid or rainy weather.

Attach chosen earring findings to one of the points of the star as shown.

This pattern is an original pattern by Linda Potts. You may keep a copy for your personal use. Please do not reprint or sell this pattern. If you wish to share it, you may link to this pattern.