Day 11- The Chain Bib Necklace

3/6/14

Today's project was based on a crochet and chain combo technique I saw once at a street fair several years ago. Simply, crocheting into a metal chain by using it as the first row. The challenges include making sure the links are all facing the same direction as you go, and using a hook small enough to fit easily through the chain.

Crocheting into the chain, single stitch

I began with a large brushed copper chain and a hand dyed yarn in a variation of mauve shades which blended nicely with the copper. I crocheted my first row into the chain, and then made a scalloped edge with eyelets equidistant from the chain links.

I cut even lengths of a much finer gauge copper chain and strung them between crochet eyelets. I finished the piece by adding copper chain for the length of the necklace attached to the heavy chain. 

Bib necklace, copper chain, hand dyed wool blend yarn

In junior year of Parsons I designed a blouse that had chain crocheted into the collar, and I'd definitely like to try that soon. I really ought to learn to follow a crochet pattern. 

Have an inspired day! 

xo,

Arielle

PS- This item is now available for sale in my Etsy shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalkinAccessories