Rings Around Necklace & Bracelets in Caron Simply Soft & Simply Soft Party - Downloadable PDF

Rings Around Necklace & Bracelets in Caron Simply Soft & Simply Soft Party – Crochet Pattern Summary

Designed by Lisa Gentry, the Rings Around Necklace & Bracelets is a free, downloadable PDF crochet pattern published by Caron. It covers three accessories in one pattern: a statement necklace and two differently sized bracelets, all built using the same clever ring-covering technique. The result is a set of youthful, fun, party-ready jewellery pieces that work up quickly and make excellent gifts or personal accessories.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a coordinating jewellery set consisting of three pieces:

• Necklace – a long looped necklace measuring approximately 32 inches (81.5 cm) in circumference, constructed from a combination of 24mm and 32mm split rings covered in crochet.
• Bracelet I – a bracelet measuring approximately 7½ inches (19 cm) inside circumference, made using ten 32mm split rings.
• Bracelet II – a slightly smaller bracelet measuring approximately 7 inches (18 cm) inside circumference, constructed from ten 24mm split rings and two 32mm split rings.

The accessories are created by joining metal split rings together and then wrapping each ring entirely in crochet stitches, producing a colourful, textile-covered chain effect. The two yarn types used together add both solid colour and sparkle, giving the finished pieces a festive, eye-catching look.

Techniques Used

The defining technique in this pattern is a special covering single crochet method worked directly over split rings. Rather than crocheting flat fabric and assembling it around a ring, the crocheter works each stitch by inserting the hook through the centre of the ring and wrapping the yarn over the top of the ring itself, anchoring the stitches firmly in place. This produces a neatly wrapped, fully covered ring with no exposed metal showing.

• Covering sc (covering single crochet over split rings) – the core special technique of the pattern; stitches are worked around the physical ring rather than into a chain or previous stitch.
• Joining rings – split rings are linked together before being covered, forming the structural chain of the necklace and bracelets.
• Slip stitch join – used to close each covered ring neatly after the required number of covering single crochets have been worked.
• Weaving in ends – the pattern includes a helpful tip to work the covering sc over the beginning yarn tail to reduce the number of ends that need to be woven in afterwards.

The number of covering sc stitches worked over each ring is determined by ring size: 24 covering sc over a 24mm split ring, 32 covering sc over a 32mm split ring, and 54 covering sc over a 2-inch (50mm) split ring. This consistent ratio ensures even, snug coverage regardless of ring diameter.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) – the only crochet stitch used throughout the pattern, worked in the specialised covering method over split rings.
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join the end of each covered ring to the first stitch, closing the round neatly.
• Chain (ch) – listed in the abbreviations, indicating chains may be used at some stage of construction or joining.

Because only single crochet and slip stitches are required, this pattern is rated as beginner level and is highly accessible to anyone who has learned basic crochet fundamentals. The repetitive nature of covering each ring also makes it an ideal project for building confidence and consistency in tension.

Materials Required

Yarn

• Caron Simply Soft (170 g / 6 oz; 288 m / 315 yds per skein) in Contrast B: Black (9727) – 1 skein. This is an aran weight yarn, smooth and consistent, which wraps cleanly around the split rings.
• Caron Simply