Cylinder Necklaces
This week I have been working on two more designs that follow on from last weeks necklace:
If you look very carefully you can see that at the back I have crocheted a piece without beads. It is still a tube shape so this week I wondered whether it would work in wire. With wire you can usually see the stitches quite clearly and so could be quite intricate.
To start with I used some very fine copper wire with a 3.5mm hook. In order to keep the shape I worked around a knitting needle in the same way that I did for the above.
I was working on this with Joanne Scrace (the very esteemed designer – have you soon her latest design? It is fabulous and made the top ten patterns on ravelry this week. Do take a peek as even if you don’t crochet you will not be disappointed I promise.) She suggested threading ribbon through the middle. I was really taken with this idea as it not only solves the whole ‘how do I fasten it together debate, but also will probably create the perfect back drop to show the stitches off.
So what do you think?
A green and copper one.
A silver and turquoise one.
This last one is a bit bigger than the copper one as I used slightly thicker wire and a larger hook. The main difference is the size of the stitches as the circumference is very similar. They both fit on the same sized knitting needle.
A shot of one on a ‘model’.
Those of you who have seen my last post you will know that I am on a journey in an attempt to be able to decent photographs. Unfortunately I have been unable to get anything like a clear shot of the green one ‘in situ’. I also seem to have misplaced my white ‘model’ which is a little annoying!
A plus with this design is that there are many colour combinations so personal preferences can be accommodated. As can matches for outfits. What combination would you choose?
Now as always I am heading over to handmade harbour to see what everyone else has been up to this week. It seems to be the perfect thing to do on this cold, cold evening. Why don’t you join me?
Hope everyone has a great week 
xx
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- Tagged: Crochet, Handmade jewelry, Handmade Monday, necklace, ribbon, wire
Ooooh i love these! The silver and turquoise one especially is stunning! The addition of ribbon was certainly an inspired idea as it really does compliment the intricate wire stitching and also adds a lovely splash of colour
x
I so agree with you. Thank you.
They are really lovely! I think the green and copper look gorgeous, I wonder how well silver and purple would go together?
Probably really well. Thank you.
Will have to have a look at the link later. I like the blue necklace best as well, blue being one of my favourites. There are so many different techniques that you can explore which will keep you going for a wee whiley!
It certainly will! Thanks.
They’re beautiful!! And love the idea the ribbon too! I know what you mean about the photo’s I struggle with them too x
I am hoping that practice makes perfect!
These look really great, and I think they show up rather well on the black.
Thank you – it is just that white reflects the colour much better than black!
I think the black ‘model’ shows off the silver and blue quite well.
Thank you – I just couldn’t get the copper and green to work though:(
They look wonderful, and so sparkly. The ribbon is a wonderful contrast to the glassy beads. Photography is so difficult at this time of year – nightmare.
Thank you – if only we could have some sun! (although I was thinking snow might be quite good as it is bright!
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two words….I LOVE!!!!!! xxx
Oh thank you very much
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These are lovely. I think the ribbon works well to bring out the intricacy of the wire structure.
Sophie x
Hope you have a great week too!
Thank you
The ribbon is a good idea, I use it also for other necklaces.
Photography is very difficult, but you will find you way.
I have a question for you: how do I add the more items on the bar above.
You added for example ‘patterns’. I can’t find it any where.
Did you sort your pinterest button? The ‘patterns’ is a page. The ones following this are also pages. The pattern page is the parent and then you put in the numerical order. Hope this make sense?
I am sure that you are correct – I am just too impatient!
Ooh they are gorgeous! My colour choice would be a watermelon or coral ribbon with some very shiny silver wire. You are so clever – I love the idea… And the photos look pretty good to me too
Thank you very much. I think that is a good choice of colour too.
Ooooo the turquoise is lovely with the silver. I think it would be lovely to incorporate a few beads threaded onto the ribbon too
Jan x
Now that is something that I hadn’t thought of! I had thought of adding the odd bead to the wire but I like the idea of adding beads to the ribbon. It may just be a bit of a nightmare to thread through though!
They are really beautiful. How about black or red ribbon with silver wire? Hope you have a good week.
Oo like that idea too. Thank you
Wow – they are beautiful! I especially like the blue & silver one – looks stunning against the black backdrop! Well done
Thanks so much.
I really love that turquoise and silver one – the ribbon does such a good job of showing it off.
Thank you.
Wow! Love the turquoise.
There are some quite good tutorials/ advice on photography on here somewhere. Will see if I can find some and message you back. One thing you could try is photographing your pieces in a white bath, sounds bizarre but I found it worked quite well. Another good tip I heard was to use a ‘natural daylight’ lightbulb….hope this helps x
Yep, you are right it does sound weird, but I may just give it a go. Thank you very much for the tips, much appreciated.
The silver and turquoise one looks lovely you can clearly see the stitches. I think trying to photograph at this time of year is a challenge in it’s self.
Ali x
It most certainly is
I really like the blue and silver one, it’s so beautiful!
Wendy x
Thank you.
Love the blue and silver, the stitches show up really well. Photo’s at this time of year are a nightmare. I had no idea till I started blogging. Have a lovely week.
Ali x
Thank you. I had never really thought about photographs at all really before!
Stunning necklaces, the turquoise one has to be my favourite.
Mine too I think
Thanks.
Fab. U. Lous. !!! I think this is my favourite post yet – these are gorgeous, and so classy without being too classic! My favourite is the blue and silver, and I think warm gold on an emerald ribbon would look great too (hint hint)
Great idea to crochet around something, why didn’t I think of that!?! Joanne’s design is also very cool 
Thank you so much for all your positive feedback.
Interesting idea. Love the turquoise
The ribbon does create a great backdrop and really shows off the detail in your stitching.