Wood and Metal Necklace

You can crochet several of these necklaces for friends to put smiles on their faces. Make them in different colors and lengths, and everyone will have a unique gift!

One size fits most

Skill Level — Beginner

Materials:

6 ft. (approx.) waxed jute string. Substitute hemp or crochet thread

3 round ¾″ wood beads

4 round/flat ½″ metal copper-colored beads

Size D/3 (3.25 mm) hook (or smaller)

Gauge:

3 chs = ¾″

INSTRUCTIONS:

With needle, string beads onto jute in order that they will be placed onto necklace. Make slipknot, leaving 10″ tail at beg. Ch 13, pull up smaller metal bead and ch 1 around it. * Ch 3, pull up larger wooden bead and ch 1 around it; rep from *, alternating beads, making sure larger bead is in center. After you have strung all 7 beads, ch 13. End off, leaving a 10″ tail, so necklace can be tied in back of neck. Tie knot in each end of necklace.

Words of Encouragement

Do you smile much? Do other people smile at you? The best way to get a smile is to give one. A simple smile with genuine interest in others can brighten a room. You don't want to be the kind of person who brightens a room by leaving it!