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25 More Earrings to Crochet Pattern

25 More Earrings to Crochet Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This 25 More Earrings to Crochet Pattern

This booklet presents 25 unique crochet earring designs using #10 cotton crochet thread and very small hooks. Each design includes complete rounds or rows and finishing guidance so you can block and stiffen pieces for a professional look. The patterns use a range of stitches including picots, trebles and special multiple-yarn over trebles for decorative effects.

25 More Earrings to Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for makers who enjoy quick, detailed projects that result in wearable art. These earrings are ideal for gifts, craft markets or to expand your handmade accessories collection.

Why You'll Love This 25 More Earrings to Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because each design is compact yet full of detail, letting you practice precise stitches without a huge time commitment. I enjoy how the variety ranges from beginner-friendly loops to more intricate pineapple and star motifs, keeping every project fresh and fun. The clear finishing and stiffening instructions help me turn delicate crochet into durable jewelry I can wear with confidence. Making these earrings is a satisfying way to use small threads and practice special stitches while producing beautiful results.

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Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize these earring designs by changing yarn color and finishes; try metallic thread for a festive twist or pastel shades for delicate daytime wear.

If you want a chunkier look, swap the #10 thread for a sport or DK weight and use a correspondingly larger hook; the motifs will expand and the texture becomes bolder.

For a vintage look, use a slightly stiffened lace-weight thread and tea-dye the finished pieces before attaching posts.

Embellish motifs with tiny beads or pearls stitched into centers β€” I often add a single pearl at the bottom of a teardrop for a classic finish.

Try pairing two different motifs as a layered earring β€” for example, a small circle atop a pineapple β€” and stitch them together with matching thread for a stacked look.

I sometimes add short chains or tassels to hexagon or diamond frames for movement; trim tassels to different lengths for asymmetry.

Change the hardware: use studs, hoops or clip-on fittings as alternatives to fishhook posts to suit wearers’ preferences.

Experiment with metallic stiffeners or clear gloss for a glass-like finish; these are great for pieces meant to keep a more rigid shape long-term.

If you want lightweight pairs for daily wear, make them with the thinnest thread and minimal stiffening so they remain flexible and gentle on ears.

I often adapt a pattern into a matching pendant or brooch by enlarging the center rounds and adding a small backing circle to sew on clasps or rings.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping blocking and stiffening will leave earrings floppy and misshapen; follow the shaping and stiffening instructions and use pins on foam or cardboard to block pieces before stiffening. βœ— Using inconsistent tension can produce uneven shapes and mismatched pairs; maintain steady tension and check gauge by comparing left and right pieces frequently. βœ— Not weaving in ends securely can cause threads to unravel over time; weave in ends as you go and leave extra tail when required for sewing and securing. βœ— Forgetting to place earring posts properly can weaken attachment points; attach posts through two thicknesses of thread and close the bottom circle of the earring post securely with pliers. βœ— Failing to count stitches at the end of rounds leads to errors in shaping; count your stitches after each round especially when working increases, decreases or chain-spaces. βœ— Ignoring recommended hook size and thread weight will alter finished size and drape; use #10 cotton thread with a 1.5mm hook as suggested or adjust pattern expectations if you change yarn/hook.

25 More Earrings to Crochet Pattern

Make a beautiful collection of 25 crochet earring designs using fine cotton thread and small hooks. This pattern bundle walks you through classic motifs like circles, pineapples, stars, leaves and tiny hearts so you can make delicate, wearable art for gifts or your shop. Clear step-by-step instructions and finishing notes help you shape and stiffen each pair for a polished result.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for 25 More Earrings to Crochet Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Size 10 cotton crochet thread (#10), 25-50 yards per design depending on size
  • 02
    Color A: Main color - approximately 25-50 yards
  • 03
    Accent colors (optional): small amounts (10-25 yards) for two-toned designs
  • 04
    Fabric stiffener or Modge Podge for shaping and stiffening (small bottle)
  • 05
    Foam or cardboard surface for blocking and shaping

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5mm
  • 02
    Fishhook earring posts (or earwires) and rings
  • 03
    Jewelry pliers for opening/closing post circles
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
  • 06
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 07
    Straight pins for shaping/blocking
  • 08
    Small foam or cardboard surface for pinning during stiffening

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β€” Basic Pattern Information :

Infos :

Difficulty Levels: ●○○○ = Beginner. ●●○○ = Easy. ●●○○ = Intermediate. ●●●● = Advanced.

Infos :

Materials Needed for every design: 25 – 50 yards #10 Cotton Crochet Thread. 1.5mm Crochet Hook. Fishhook Earring Posts. Jewelry Pliers.

Infos :

Materials needed for shaping and stiffening: Fabric Stiffener for medium level of stiffness. Modge Podge for extreme level of stiffness (recommended for loops and thin earring designs). Straight Pins (for shaping/blocking). Foam or cardboard surface you can use the straight pins in during the shaping process.

Infos :

Pattern Notes: Check each pattern for additional materials needed prior to beginning. Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Work should be blocked/shaped and stiffened once completed to maintain the desired appearance. We recommend hand washing, laying flat to dry, and reblocking with all handmade items if necessary. Dimensions are not included for designs measuring less than 2 inches.

Infos :

Stitches used in this book: Magic Ring. Ch(s) – chain(s). Dc - double crochet. Dtr - double treble (see special stitches). Hdc - half double crochet. P - picot (see special stitches). Sc - single crochet. Sl st - slip stitch. Sp(s) - space(s). St(s) - stitch(es). Tr - treble crochet. Ttr – triple treble (see special stitches). Qtr – Quadruple Treble (see special stitches).

Infos :

Special Stitches: Double treble (Dtr): yo 3 times, insert hook in stitch indicated, draw up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 4 times. Picot: ch 3, sl st in third ch from hook. Quadruple treble (Qtr): yo 5 times, insert hook in stitch indicated, draw up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 6 times. Triple treble (Ttr): yo 4 times, insert hook in stitch indicated, draw up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 5 times.

Info :

Finishing: Finish off. Weave in ends. Block: Wet crocheted earring. Shape as desired and pin in place. Allow to dry. Spray/rub on your stiffener and allow to dry completely. Repeat stiffening if desired. Attach Posts: Using pliers, open bottom circle on earring post and attach to topmost stitch of crocheted earring. Make sure to go through two thicknesses of thread for strength. Close bottom circle of earring post securely with pliers.

β€” Earring Design #1 "Russian Circles":

Difficulty Level :

●●●○ = Intermediate

Info :

Beginning circle: Ch 5, Dtr in first ch, work 9 sc around post of Dtr, work 9 sc around ch5. Join. Ch1, turn. (18 sc)

Row 1 :

Sc in each of next 5 sc, ch 5 (this ch-5-space will be referred to as center-ch-5-space), sc in each of next 4 sc. Leave remaining sts unworked. Turn.

Row 2 :

Ch2, (Ttr in center-ch-5-space, ch 1) 4 times, Ttr in center-ch-5-space, ch 5, Dtr in fifth ch from hook, work 9 sc around post of Dtr, work 9 sc around ch5, (Ttr in center-ch-5-space, ch 1) five times, ch 1, skip four sts, slst in next st. Leave remaining sts unworked. Turn.

Row3 :

2 Sc in ch-sp, {(slst, ch3, slst) in next Ttr, sc in ch-sp,} four times, sc in next Ttr, sc in each of next 9 sc, sc in next Ttr and in next sp, {(slst, ch3, slst) in next Ttr, sc in ch-sp,} four times, sc in same space, sc in next sc, slst in next st. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #2 "Tear Drops":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Ch 4, join to form ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in ring, join in 3rd chain of beginning ch-3.

Round 2 :

Ch 5 (counts as dc and a ch-2-sp), (dc in next dc, ch2) five times, dc in dc, ch9, skip 4 dc, tr in next dc, ch 9, slst in third ch of beginning ch-5. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #3 "Medium Pineapple":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Dimensions: 2 Inches (not including earring post). Ch 10, join to form ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 3 (counts as dc), 19 dc in ring, join in 3rd chain of beginning ch-3.

Row 1 :

(Ch3, slst in next st) 9 times.

Row 2 :

Turn, (Ch3, slst in next ch space) 9 times.

Rows 3-6 :

Repeat row 2.

Row 7 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 8 times.

Row 8 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 7 times.

Row 9 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 6 times.

Row 10 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 5 times.

Row 11 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 4 times.

Row 12 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 3 times.

Row 13 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 2 times.

Row 14 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, ch4, slst in next ch sp. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #4 "Large Pineapple":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Dimensions: 2.5 Inches (not including earring post). Ch 12, join to form ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 3 (counts as dc), 23 dc in ring, join in 3rd chain of beginning ch-3.

Row 1 :

(Ch3, slst in next st) 12 times.

Row 2 :

Turn, (Ch3, slst in next ch space) 12 times.

Rows 3-5 :

Repeat row 2.

Row 6 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 11 times.

Row 7 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 10 times.

Row 8 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 9 times.

Row 9 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 8 times.

Row 10 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 7 times.

Row 11 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 6 times.

Row 12 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 5 times.

Row 13 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 4 times.

Row 14 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 3 times.

Row 15 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, (ch3, slst in next ch sp) 2 times.

Row 16 :

Turn, slst in ch sp, ch4, slst in next ch sp. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #5 "Cubism":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Dimensions: 2 Inches (not including earring post). Ch 8, join with slst in first ch to form a ring.

Foundation ring :

Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 19 dc in ring. Join with slst to third ch of beginning ch-3.

Row 1 :

Ch7, 2dtr in same st, 2Dtr in each of next 3 sts, 3 Dtr in next st, ch 13, skip five sts, 3Dtr in next st, 2Dtr in each of next 3 sts, 3 Dtr in next st, ch 13, join with slst in top of beginning ch7. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #6 "Tea Cup Diamonds":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Beginning Ring: Ch4, join with slst in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1 :

Ch3 in ring, dc, tr, picot, tr, 2dc, picot, 2dc, tr, picot, tr, 2dc, picot, join in top of beginning ch3. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #7 "Silver Circles":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Make a chain 4 inches long, join with slst to form ring. (Approximately 30 ch)

Info :

Work single crochets in ring until ring is full. (Approximately 2 sc for every 1 chain – approx. 60 sc). Join with slst in first sc. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Modge Podge or another strong stiffener is recommended for this design to maintain its circular shape once blocked. For more finishing guidance, follow the finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #8 "Beginners Loop":

Difficulty Level :

●○○○ = Beginner

Info :

Place bead on thread before beginning to crochet.

Info :

Ch 15, slide bead close to hook, ch 16, join with slst in first ch. Finish off. Weave in ends. (Optional: place a small drop of glue on the thread ends to help secure them)

Info :

Finishing: Modge Podge or another strong stiffener is recommended for this design to maintain its teardrop shape once blocked. For more finishing guidance, follow the finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #9 "Snowflake Star":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Round 1 :

Ch6, join to form ring.

Round 2 :

Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in ring, (ch 4, 3dc in ring) 5 times, ch 4, join with slst in 3rd ch of beginning ch. (6 ch4-sps)

Round 3 :

Sc in same st as join, skip next st, sc in next st, [(2sc, ch3, 2sc) in ch sp, 1 sc in next st, skip next st, 1 sc in next st] 5 times, (2sc, ch3, 2sc) in next ch sp, join with slst to first st of round. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #10 "Granny Square Classic":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Ch 6, join to form ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2dc in ring, ch4, (3dc in ring, ch 4) three times, join with slst to top of beginning-ch-3, turn.

Round 2 :

Ch 3, (2dc, ch 4, 3dc) in next ch sp, ch 2, *(3dc, ch 4, 3dc) in next ch sp, ch 2, repeat from * around. Join with slst to top of beginning-ch-3. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #11 "Christmas Star":

Difficulty Level :

●●●○ = Intermediate

Round 1 :

Magic ring, 20 hdc in ring, join with slst to first st. Pull magic ring tight. Weave in beginning tail.

Round 2 :

Small arm: ch 5, slst in second ch from hook, slst in next ch, sc in each of next two chs. Skip one st, slst in next st.

Info :

Longest arm: Ch 10, slst in second ch from hook. Working in each ch back towards ring: slst, sc, sc, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc. Skip two sts, slst in next st.

Info :

Repeat small arm and medium length arm as directed to create star points. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #12 "Three Leaf Clover":

Difficulty Level :

●●●○ = Intermediate

Info :

Make Magic Ring, leaving an 8" tail.

Round 1 :

[Ch6, slst in 4th ch from hook (first clover ring formed), ch3, slst in magic ring] 3 times, do not turn. Pull magic ring so only a small ring exists but not too tight.

Round 2 :

*(2dc, 3tr, ch2, sc, ch2, 3tr, 2dc) in next clover ring, slst in magic ring; repeat from * until all 3 clover leaves have been worked, ch12. Finish off.

Info :

Pull magic ring tight and secure beginning tail. Weave in ends; weave through stem for extra thickness if desired. (Optional: place a small drop of glue on the thread ends to help secure them)

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #13 "Tiny Hearts":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Magic Ring.

Round 1 :

(Ch 3, 2dc, 3tr, ch 1, sc, ch 1, 3tr, 3dc) in ring. Pull magic ring tight! Join with slst in top of beginning ch3. Finish Off.

Info :

Secure tail of magic ring.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #14 "Irish Crochet Leaf":

Difficulty Level :

●●●○ = Intermediate

Info :

Foundation rows: Ch15, sc in second ch from hook and in next 12 chains, 3sc in last ch. Rotate. Sc in each ch along opposite side of foundation ch. Hereafter work in back loops only.

Row 1 :

Turn, ch1, sc in same st and in next 10 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 2 :

Turn, ch1, sc in same st and in each of next 9 sts, 2sc in next st. Rotate leaf clockwise so you are working on bottom edge of leaf; 3 sc in center st., rotate leaf clockwise so you are working on opposite side of leaf; 2sc in first st. Sc in each of next 10 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 3 :

(Hereafter each row will be "U" shaped). Turn, slst in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sc in each of next 10 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 4 :

Turn, slst in each of next 3 sts, ch1, sc in same st and in next 7sts, 3sc in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts.

Row 5 :

Turn, slst in each of next 3 sts, ch1, sc in same st and in next 8 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in each of next 8 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 6 :

Turn, slst in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, sc in next 6 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in each of next 9 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 7 :

Turn, ch1, slst in next 9 sts, (sc, ch7, sc) in next st, sc in next st, slst in next 6 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Row 8 :

Turn, slst in next 8 sts, 7 sc in ch sp, sc in next st, slst in next 6 sts. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #15 "Shortened Pineapple Drops":

Difficulty Level :

●●●○ = Intermediate

Info :

Dimensions: 2.5 Inches.

Row 1 :

Ch 4 (counts as first ch and a hdc), hdc in third ch from hook, ch 2, 2hdc in first ch of row.

Row 2 :

Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), turn, hdc in next st, ch 2, hdc in ch sp, ch 2, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 3 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip ch sp, 2 dc in next hdc, ch 3, skip ch sp, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 4 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip ch sp, hdc in next dc, ch 2, hdc in same st, ch 3, skip ch sp, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 5 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip ch sp, hdc in next hdc, ch 1, (hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 1, hdc, ch 1) in center ch sp, hdc in next hdc, ch 3, skip ch sp, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 6 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip ch sp, (sc in next ch-1-sp, ch 3) four times, skip ch sp, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 7 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip ch sp, (sc in next ch sp, ch 3) three times, skip ch-3-sp, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 8 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip ch sp, (sc in next ch sp, ch 3) two times, skip ch-3-sp, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 9 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip ch sp, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, skip ch sp, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 10 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, ch 5, skip two ch spaces, hdc in each of the last two sts.

Row 11 :

Ch 2, turn, hdc in next st, skip ch sp, hdc in each of last two sts.

Row 12 :

Turn, sc in next st, skip next st, sc in last st.

Row 13 :

Turn, slst in next st. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #16 "Real Roses":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Ch 73.

Row 1 :

dc in fourth ch from hook, *ch1, skip 2 chains, (dc, ch2, dc) in next ch; repeat from* across. Turn.

Row 2 :

ch3, 3dc in next ch-2-sp, (Sc in next ch-1-sp, 4dc in next ch-2-sp) 3 times, (Sc in next ch-1-sp, 5dc in next ch-2-sp) 4 times, (Sc in next ch-1-sp, 6dc in next ch-2-sp) 4 times, (Sc in next ch-1-sp, 7dc in next ch-2-sp) 5 times, (Sc in next ch-1-sp, 8dc in next ch-2-sp) in remaining spaces. Finish off but leave extra ten" tail to use for sewing the rose together.

Info :

Roll the strip so that the smallest petals are on the inside and the largest petals are on the outside. Using the ten inches of tail, sew thoroughly through all thicknesses until each petal is secured and the rose is unable to unravel. Knot twice. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #17 "Diamond Scales":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Note: this design uses two colors of thread. With Color A: Begin with a Magic ring.

Row 1 :

Ch2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), (hdc, ch2, 2hdc) in ring. Pull ring tight and secure.

Row 2 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in next st, (2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) in ch sp, hdc in last two sts.

Row 3 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 3 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) in ch sp, hdc in each remaining st.

Row 4 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 5 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) in ch sp, hdc in each remaining st.

Row 5 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 7 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) in ch sp, hdc in each remaining st.

Row 6 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 9 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) in ch sp, hdc in each remaining st.

Row 7 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 11 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) in ch sp, hdc in each remaining st.

Row 8 :

Ch2, turn, hdc in each of next 13 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) in ch sp, hdc in each remaining st.

Join Color B :

Row 9: Ch2, turn, hdc in each st to corner, 5 hdc in corner ch sp, hdc in each remaining st. Finish off.

Info :

For second scale: Work rows 1-4 as above with color A. Then join color B and work row 9 as above. Finish off. Use the image for placement of scales. Place smaller scale on top. Using matching thread, tie the scales together.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #18 "Hanging Hexagons":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Begin with Magic Ring.

Round 1 :

Working in magic ring: Ch2, 2hdc, ch2, (3 hdc, ch2) five times. Join with slst in top of beginning ch2. Pull ring tight.

Row 1 :

Ch 2, hdc in same st and in each of next two stitches and in next ch sp, ch 2, hdc in same ch sp, hdc in each of next 3 sts and in next ch sp. Leave remaining stitches unworked. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2 :

dc in each of next 4 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch sp, dc in each of the next 4 sts and in top of ch2. Finish off.

Info :

Add tassels: Cut 23 5inch strands. Leave outermost sts without tassels. Insert two strands per st and three strands in center ch-sp. Trim tassels if desired.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #19 "Large Tear Drops":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Ch 15, join with slst in first ch to form ring.

Round 1 :

Working in each st around: slst, slst, sc, sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2tr, 2tr, 2tr, 2dc, 2hdc, sc, sc, slst, slst. Join with slst.

Round 2 :

Slst in next slst, working in each remaining st around: 2sc, 2sc, 2hdc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2dc, 2tr in each of next six sts, 2dc, 2dc, 2hdc, 2hdc, 2sc, 2sc, slst, slst, join. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #20 "Large Two Toned Tear Drops":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Note: this design requires two colors of thread. With Color A: Ch 15, join with slst in first ch to form ring.

Round 1 :

Working in each st around: slst, slst, sc, sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2tr, 2tr, 2tr, 2dc, 2hdc, sc, sc, slst, slst. Join with slst.

Round 2 :

Slst in next slst, working in each remaining st around: 2sc, 2sc, 2hdc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2dc, 2tr in each of next six sts, 2dc, 2dc, 2hdc, 2hdc, 2sc, 2sc, slst, slst, join.

Round 3 :

Join color B. Sc in each st around, join. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #21 "Silver and Black Bars":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Silver Bars: Make two. Chain until you have a 2.5-inch chain. Row 1: Hdc in third chain from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row 2: Ch 2, working in front loops only; hdc in each st across. Finish off.

Info :

Black Bars: Make two. Chain until you have a 1.5-inch chain. Row 1: Hdc in third chain from hook and in each ch across. Finish off.

Info :

When attaching these to your earring post, make sure the silver bars are placed beneath the black bars.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #22 "Holey Circles":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Begin with magic ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 2 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with slst in top of beginning ch-2. Pull magic ring tight and secure tail. (12 dc)

Round 2 :

Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 2), (dc, ch 2) in each st around, join with slst in 2nd ch of beginning ch4. (12dc and 12 ch2-sps)

Round 3 :

Slst in next ch sp, 2 sc in next ch sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, 4 tr in next ch sp, (5 DTr in next sp) twice, 4 tr in next sp, 4 dc in next sp, 3 hdc in next sp, 2 sc in next sp, slst in next sp, join with slst in first st of round 3. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #23 "Spiral Shells":

Difficulty Level :

●●●○ = Intermediate

Infos :

Special Stitches: Triple Treble (Ttr) – yo 4 times, insert hook in st indicated, draw up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 5 times. Quadruple Treble (Qtr) – yo 5 times, insert hook in st indicated, draw up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 6 times. Begin with magic ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 2 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with slst in top of beginning ch-2. Pull magic ring tight and secure tail. (12 dc)

Round 2 :

Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 2), (dc, ch 2) in each st around, join with slst in 2nd ch of beginning ch4. (12dc and 12 ch2-sps)

Round 3 :

Slst in next ch sp, 2 sc in next ch sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 4 dc in next ch sp, 4 tr in next ch sp, 5 Dtr in next sp, 5 Ttr in next sp, 6 Qtr in next sp, leave remaining sts unworked. (30 sts, including slst)

Row 4 :

Ch 1, turn, working in front loops only sc in same st and in each st around until you reach the next ch-2-sp, (2 sc in next ch sp, sc in next st) 4 times, slst around post of closest QTR. Finish off. (42 sc)

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #24 "Stacked Frames":

Difficulty Level :

●●●○ = Intermediate

Info :

Special Stitch – Picot – see special stitches on page 2.

Round 1 :

Ch 34, slst in 20th ch from hook, ch 8, slst in 8th ch from previous slst, ch 6, slst in first ch of row.

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc in each of next two sts, picot, sc in each of next three sts, skip slst, sc in each of next 4 sts, picot, sc in each of next 3 sts, skip slst, (sc in each of next 5 sts, picot) 3 times, sc in each of next 5 sts, sc in each of next 4 sts, picot, sc in each of next 4 sts, skip slst, sc in each of next 3 sts, picot, sc in remaining sts, Join with slst to first sc. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

β€” Earring Design #25 "Two Toned Hexagons":

Difficulty Level :

●●○○ = Easy

Info :

Note: this pattern uses two colors of thread. With first color: Ch 4, join with slst in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1 :

Ch 5, (counts as a dc and ch-2-sp), (3 dc, ch 2) 5 times, 2 dc, join with slst in third ch of beginning ch5.

Info :

Join second color.

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, (sc in each of next three dc, ch 2) 5 times, sc in each of next two dc, join with slst in first st of round. Finish off.

Info :

Finishing: Follow finishing instructions as explained on page 2.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach earring posts by opening the bottom circle with pliers, inserting through the topmost stitch of the crocheted earring, ensuring you go through two thicknesses of thread for strength, then close the bottom circle securely with pliers.
  • Block each piece on foam or cardboard, pinning to the desired shape using straight pins; allow to dry completely after applying fabric stiffener or Modge Podge.
  • Weave in all ends before stiffening; leave extra tail where instructed for sewing components together (for example the rose center) and use the tail to stitch layers securely.
  • For multi-layer pieces (scales, stacked frames), use matching thread to tie and stitch the layers in the positions shown in the photos and pattern notes.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Always block and stiffen delicate earring pieces for consistent shape and to make attaching hardware easier.
  • πŸ’‘Weave in ends as you go and leave extra tails where specified for sewing pieces together securely.
  • πŸ’‘Follow special stitch instructions (Dtr, Ttr, Qtr, Picot) exactly as defined on the basic info page to achieve correct proportions.

Thank you for choosing this collection of 25 crochet earring designs β€” a cheerful set of tiny projects to spark your creativity and fill a jewelry box! Each pattern is crafted for delicate detail and wearable results, with finishing tips so your earrings will hold their shape. Happy crocheting and may your hooks always be swift and your stitches even! 🧢✨

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FAQs

What size hook and thread are recommended?

Use a 1.5mm crochet hook with size 10 cotton crochet thread as recommended; this combination produces the delicate scale and size shown in the photos.

How should I stiffen and shape the earrings?

Block each piece on foam or cardboard using straight pins, shape as desired, apply a fabric stiffener or Modge Podge, and allow to dry completely. Repeat if a firmer result is desired.

Can I make the designs larger or smaller?

Yes, changing thread weight and hook size will alter finished size. Use thicker thread and a larger hook for bigger, chunkier pieces or finer thread and a smaller hook for minis.

How do I attach earring findings securely?

Use jewelry pliers to open the bottom circle on the earring post, insert it through the topmost stitch (through two thread thicknesses), and close the circle tightly; weave and secure tails as instructed.