[14/06/14] These earrings are now available on Etsy!
Unfortunately, it appears that the Etsy shop launch will be delayed. To make up for it, however, here is a free pattern for you to try!
People might tell you I’m noted for my Super Mario mushroom earrings. Even strangers have complimented them! The problem with the earrings is that they’re heavy, because I made the mistake of stuffing them with the fiberfill stuffing I used for plushies.
This is the lesson of the day: DO NOT STUFF EARRINGS WITH STUFFING. It may not feel very heavy at first, but remember your earlobes are very delicate, and the fiberfill weight is enough to stretch them over time. Ouch!
These pokeball earrings are an improvement on that old earring-making technique. You start with a long tail, and stuff it into the earring afterward. This way it maintains its shape without weighing down your piercings. So easy, quick, and cute, you’ll want to make a pair in every type of pokeball!
How to make Pokeball Earrings
Materials needed:
1. Fine weight yarn in the following colours:
- Red
- White
2. *Lace crochet hook, 0.5 mm
3. 3D Paint in the following colours:
- Black
- White
4. Earring hooks (x2)
5. Scissors
*Note: The directions are based off what I personally used. A lace crochet hook is just a very tiny hook, so the smallest regular hook you can find should work as well. To make life easier, I’ve also included the number of stitches you should have after completing each round. 🙂
Abbreviations
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
Pokeballs (make 2)
With white yarn, start with a tail about 10 cm long.
Round 1: 5 sc into magic ring, pull tight to close (5 sts)
Round 2: inc into every st around (10 sts)
Round 3: sc around (10 sts)
Round 4: change to red, sc around (10 sts)
Round 5: sc around (10 sts)
At this point, stuff the white tail into the pokeball to help keep its shape. Snip off any excess that cannot fit.
//image: stuffing
Round 6: dec around (5 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a 5 cm tail.
Assembly
Use the tail to attach pokeballs to the hooks. Use your crochet hook to push the remaining tail into the top of the pokeball, and snip off any excess.
Using the black paint, draw a line around the pokeball, where the white and red change. It’s easier to draw half the line first, leave it face up to dry, and then finish it off.
When drawing the button, make sure that you draw it on the same side that will be facing FORWARD when you wear the earrings. Wait a few minutes for this to dry, and use the white paint to add the final dot in the middle of the button. Give the whole thing about half an hour to dry completely.
Enjoy your new Pokeball earrings!
And that concludes my first pattern. That was fun! If you want a pair but don’t know how to crochet, don’t worry! I will be selling these on Etsy once it finally gets going… *sigh*
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