95. Hoop burgundy earrings

Hoop Burgundy Earrings by Oksana Volytska

What Is Being Made

These are delicate crocheted hoop earrings in burgundy, designed as a beginner-friendly jewelry project. The earrings feature an openwork lace pattern that is mounted onto 2.75-inch (7 cm) diameter jewelry hoops, creating elegant statement pieces suitable for everyday wear or special occasions.

Techniques Used

This crochet project employs fundamental techniques combined with decorative stitch decreases to create visual interest. The design begins with a magic ring, a foundational technique for working in the round without a traditional center chain. The pattern progresses through multiple rows of increasing complexity, utilizing chain spaces to create an airy, lace-like appearance. Stitch decreases are incorporated through dc3tog (3 double crochets together) and dc4tog (4 double crochets together) techniques, which reduce stitch count while adding textural definition to the earring face.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – foundation stitch and spacing element
• Single crochet (sc) – used in the initial ring foundation
• Double crochet (dc) – primary stitch for structure
• Double treble crochet (dtr) – tall stitch creating height and openness in Row 2
• Slip stitch (slst.) – joining rounds and securing transitions
• Dc3tog and dc4tog – decrease techniques that combine multiple stitches into one, creating decorative clustering and reducing stitch count
• Space (sp) – chain spaces between stitches that form the lace pattern

Materials and Tools

This project requires minimal materials, making it accessible for beginners. A steel crochet hook size 1.6 mm (UK 4, US 7) provides the precision needed for lace-weight work. The yarn specified is cotton yarn in burgundy, with the designer using YarnArt Violet yarn (50g/282m or 1.76 oz/309 yards). Cotton yarn offers breathability and a refined drape ideal for jewelry applications. Additionally, jewelry hoops measuring 2.75 inches (7 cm) in diameter serve as the structural base onto which the crocheted elements are attached, providing durability and a finished frame for the delicate lace.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The completed crocheted motif works out to approximately 2.75 inches in diameter using the specified materials and hook size, allowing it to fit perfectly onto the provided hoop base.