Hot pink and dark tatted earrings

In progress

With matching top

Make It

This project was made from an independent Craftsy designer's pattern:
Quadrille Tatted Earrings »

Instructions

I used 2 colors in these, instead of 1 color of thread as specified in the original pattern. I also added a few extra seed beads, and substituted a 4mm crystal pearl for the teardrop.

Difficulty:

Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Romantic, Classic, Traditional, Funky, Casual

Materials

Lizbeth cotton thread size 20, hand dyed thread size 20, seed beads size 11/0, 4mm crystal pearls, and earring findings.

What was your inspiration?

This design came about as a result of "playing around" with tatting, and the title "Quadrille" means a type of dance.

What are you most proud of?

All the design elements fit together, and it's completed in one pass.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

You need to know how to tat rings, chains, joins, and lock joins. If you have not tatted with beads or 2 shuttles before, this is a good small project to practice those techniques.