109. Applebloom Earrings

Applebloom Earrings by Oksana Volytska

What is Being Made

The Applebloom Earrings are a pair of delicate crocheted flower earrings designed in pink. Each earring features a multi-petaled floral motif worked in the round over a keychain ring base, creating a dimensional botanical accessory. The finished earrings measure approximately 2.36 inches wide by 2.56 inches tall, making them a substantial statement piece suitable for everyday or special occasion wear.

Craft and Technique

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The earrings are worked in the round, beginning with single crochet stitches worked directly over a metal ring base. This foundational technique creates a stable base for the subsequent decorative rows. The design progresses through multiple rows of increasing complexity, building dimensional petals that radiate outward from the central ring structure. The finished crocheted flowers are then attached to earring hooks for wearability.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs a variety of fundamental crochet stitches to create texture and dimension:

• Chain (ch) – used to create arches and spacing between design elements
• Single Crochet (sc) – forms the foundational base worked over the ring and creates structural anchor points
• Double Crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used to build the petal details and create the body of the flower
• Treble Crochet (tr) – used as accent stitches at the center of each petal for added height and visual interest
• Slip Stitch (slst.) – joins rounds and secures stitches between design sections

Additional abbreviations used include space (sp) for chain spaces, previous row (pr.) for reference, and skip (sk.) for stitch placement instructions.

Materials and Tools

The earrings are constructed using lace-weight cotton yarn in pink. The pattern specifies YarnArt Violet yarn in pink color, which provides 252 meters (309 yards) per 50 grams (1.76 ounces). Cotton yarn is ideal for jewelry projects as it offers durability, a refined finish, and excellent stitch definition for delicate work.

A steel crochet hook size 1.6 mm (UK 4, US 7) is required to work with the lace-weight yarn at the specified gauge. The small hook size enables the creation of fine, detailed stitches appropriate for wearable jewelry.

Hardware components include 2 keychain rings measuring 0.86 inches in diameter that serve as the structural base for each earring, and earring hooks for attachment and wearability.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as beginner friendly, making it accessible to crocheters new to the craft. While the pattern involves multiple stitch types, each stitch is fundamental to crochet basics. The repetitive nature of the petal construction and the clear row-by-row progression make this an ideal introductory jewelry project for developing stitch consistency and tension control on a small scale.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The gauge for this project works out to approximately 2.36 inches wide by 2.56 inches tall using the specified materials and techniques. This measurement refers to the completed crocheted flower motif before attachment to the earring hardware.