Life of the Lintee Bean

I’ve been trying my hand at crocheted jewelry.  I have quite a stock of beads left over from making in-line links, and want to put them to good use.  Of course, it’s never that simple.  I had to buy thread… and beading needles… and more beads… and closures… etc, etc, etc, until I’d spent WAY more money than I had any business doing!

Most of my attempts were horrific… but I saved a few in case they were wearable.

My "silver foil rose" necklace

It looks a little better twisted

My first attempt at working with wire:

My "green with envy" necklace

My "braided pearls" necklace

My silver foil rose with pearls necklace

I made myself a little shoulder shrug, which was fun to make and fun to wear:

Jewel tone shoulder shrug

Shrug from the front

I also made myself another dress:

Drops dress with diamond pattern and picot trim

I made my friend Larina a short and sweet bolero identical to my own. I also made her two pairs of in-line links.

Short and Sweet bolero for Larina

In-line links - act like cufflinks for a cardigan

I’ve already got two more works in progress! More to come!

By the way, if you want to see some beautiful crocheted and non-crocheted jewelry – check out Lillian’s store at Glammerish.com! (I’m not a paid endorser or anything, just a very satisfied customer of Lillian’s!)