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Laceweight Gia Earrings – Free Crochet Pattern

July 30, 2015

How to crochet an easy pair of earrings with granny squares.

These earrings are easy to work up and work up fairly quickly, are flexible, very lightweight and have a fun finishing with the frame.

I used plastic canvas to make a frame because I did not want to block my fabric, but you could use starch and block instead.

These earrings would look great in multiple colors, or just the solid color as I have done.

Make an extra one, and string it as a necklace pendant.

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Materials:

  • Small Amount of #10 Crochet Thread – I used Artiste Crochet Cotton Thread in Jade Blue and Poppy Red
  • 2.35mm Crochet Hook
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Small Amount of soft 7 Mesh Plastic Canvas
  • 2 Earring Wires – I used 20mm Stainless Steel Ear Wires
  • Jewelry Pliers

Materials Notes:

I used #10 crochet thread, but you really could use any thread like #3 size or embroidery floss too. You could also use sock weight, baby weight or even DK weight yarns. They may work up in a different size though, so just take time to measure.

I used clear plastic canvas, but you could easily use any color you have on hand. I suggest using a soft plastic canvas and not the stiff as you want to have the flexibility for cutting and you don’t want the edges to be poking out of your earrings.

Time Spent:

I was able to work up the smaller pair in just over half an hour, and the larger pair in about an hour.

Measurements:

The smaller square measures 1.75″ across square center, but dangles 2.5″, and the larger square measures 2.25″ across square center, but dangles 3.25″.

Gauge:

8 DC by 3 Rows = 1″

Abbreviations (US Terms):

  • SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
  • DC – Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)

Pattern Notes:

I have a photo tutorial on How to Work a Granny Square.

To Open Loop of Earring Wire:

Grab one end of your earring wire with your round nose pliers.  You will need to grab the other end with another pair of pliers or your fingers for leverage and stability. Pull open the loop TOWARDS you, not side to side. Close the same way.

Square Pattern:

Chain 5. Join to form a ring. Chain 2 (doesn’t count as a stitch), (3 DC into the ring, chain 3) 3x, 3 DC into the ring, chain 2. Join to first DC. (12 DC)

R2: Slip stitch over to the chain space. Chain 2 (counts as 1 stitch), 2 DC into the chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, (3 DC in the next chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1) 3x. Join to the first DC. Loosely slip stitch over to the corner. (24 DC)

*Stop here for Smaller size.

Larger Square: 

R3: Slip stitch over to the chain space. Chain 2 (counts as 1 stitch), 2 DC into the chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, (3 DC in the next chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1) 3x. Join to the first DC. (36 DC)

The reason I added the plastic canvas frame was because my finished granny square was not really laying flat, and since I am not a blocker, I thought of the frame so it would keep it’s shape and still be lightweight and flexible, but if you don’t want to add the frame, just work the following border: 

Border if Not Adding Frame:

Slip stitch into the chain space. Chain 1. 3 SC into this corner, SC into each DC and chain space over to the next corner, (3 SC into the next corner, SC into each DC and chain space over to the next corner) 3x. Join to the first SC. Chain 3, skip the next SC, slip stitch into the next SC (hanging loop created).

To Add the Frame:

Cut a 10 hole x 10 hole piece of plastic canvas out for the smaller square, and a 14 hole x 14 hole piece of plastic canvas out for the larger square…

… then cut all of the insides out so you are left with just the outer frame.

This frame should be about the size of your granny square unstretched. This one shown is a 13 hole by 13 hole frame, which was a little small, but I wanted to show how to place it.

Crochet the Frame Border:

Slip stitch into the chain space. Chain 1, then hold your crocheted piece up to the square, and begin in the corner. 5 SC into this corner, 2 SC into each DC and chain space over to the next corner, (5 SC into the next corner, 2 SC into each DC and chain space over to the next corner) 3x. Join to the first SC. Slip stitch into the next SC, Chain 3, skip the next SC, slip stitch into the next SC (hanging loop created).

Fasten Off, and Weave in Ends.

Open loop of jump ring, and hook into loop.

Please feel free to make and sell your own Laceweight Gia Earrings using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    These are really cute. I made my first granny square the other night, but I'm nowhere ready to try earrings.

    Reply
    • knots1prime says

      July 30, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      Granny squares are so much fun! Once I started, the ideas just started flying in. This is a very easy project – I hope you'll give it a try once you're a little further in your crocheting 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sigrid Swinnen says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Good idea! Again something to add to my make-list…

    Reply
    • knots1prime says

      July 30, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      Please share your finished earrings with me when you complete them!

      Reply
  3. Little Crochet says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    They look brilliant! I love your idea of using a canvas frame to stabilize them.

    Reply
    • knots1prime says

      July 30, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you! I am glad my plastic canvas was sitting out right next to me, otherwise I may not have thought of it.

      Reply
  4. Margaret says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Beautiful earrings. Great idea to use a plastic framework. I don't know if I can buy it in my country, but I'll look for it. Thanks for your pattern and clear explanation.

    Have a great weekend, Margaret

    Reply
    • knots1prime says

      July 31, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Thank you! You can definitely order it online from JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Walmart and other craft stores as well as various Etsy stores. I don't know what is easily accessible to you, but I wish you good luck 🙂 I hope you find some, and share your finished earrings with me 🙂

      Reply
  5. creativejewishmom/sara says

    February 11, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    Brilliant idea for the frame! And this is a great way to wear large earrings that won’t stretch out your holes as they are light. Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      February 13, 2019 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you, Sara! Yes, I go for the light stuff because I don’t like it heavy on my ears. These you forget you are wearing them.

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    February 13, 2019 at 7:58 am

    These are adorable! I have crocheted earrings before but never thought to frame them. How Creative! Im not a blocker either. In the past what I have done with earrings is spray them with a little spray starch, lay a damp washcloth over them and iron them. This makes them have just enough stiffness to keep their shape. I want to try it with the frame next time! You did a great job. Thanks for the tip.
    Lisa

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      February 13, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      I thought about trying to get some liquid fabric stiffener or mod podge for other types of earrings that can’t easily be “framed”. I just don’t want to mess them up! I am a starch newbie, haha

      Reply
  7. Teresa says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:06 am

    I love them. I don’t have pierced ears, but I have lots of friends who do and this would be a lovely handmade gift.
    Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty link Party. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      February 13, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      You could always make some of these, and attach them to clip on findings!

      Reply
  8. Mica says

    February 14, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    These are so cute and the frame was a great idea to help them keep their shape! 🙂

    Thank you so much for joining the #weekdayWearLinkUp 🙂 Hope that you are having a good week so far 🙂 We finally got a break in the heatwave last night and it was so welcome!

    Away From The Blue

    Reply
  9. Esti says

    February 15, 2019 at 4:58 am

    The Earrings looks beautiful.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      February 19, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Jessica A Jannenga says

    February 17, 2019 at 10:37 am

    These are so cute. I love the red on you and the design.
    thanks for linking!
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      February 19, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks, Jess! I usually only end up with red on around Valentine’s Day and Christmas, but it is a nice, fun way to add just a little pop of color. Excuse to get some matching red shoes? Hehe

      Reply
  11. Ginny says

    February 27, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    They look very stylish. Great idea. Thanks for joining in my Ginx Woolly Linx Party for February.

    Reply
  12. Shami Immanuel says

    June 26, 2021 at 8:33 am

    Cute and looking stylish. Good idea of backing with plastic canvas.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      June 29, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks! It worked out perfectly, and was so easy to do, though starching and blocking is probably just as easy – just not my cup of tea.

      Reply
  13. Ginny says

    June 29, 2021 at 6:37 am

    What a cute project. It must be very hard working this small. Thanks for joining in Ginx Woolly Linx party.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      June 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      I used to think working in thread was a pain, but I actually love it. I even sometimes use sewing thread! I just try to stick to smaller projects so I don’t get overwhelmed with the amount of time a larger project would take.

      Reply

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