These dangling earrings are great for everyday wear or, made with the right thread, good for a night out. The tricky increases along with the thread and small hook make these a better choice for more experienced crocheters or beginners who like a challenge.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 1 1/2″ (4 cm) tall, 1 1/4″ (3 cm) wide

Materials: Size 10 Crochet Thread (approximately 25 yards of each color) Crochet Hook B (2.5 mm) 2 Earwires

Gauge:
Round 1 – 2 in pattern measures 1 1/2″ tall, 1 1/4″ wide.

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Crochet Pattern: Open Drop Earrings (make 2)
Round 1: Ch 13, sl st in first ch, ch 1, sc in first 3 ch, hdc in 4th ch, hdc 4th and 5th ch tog, hdc in 5th ch, 2 dc in each of next 3 ch, hdc in 9th ch, hdc 9th and 10th ch tog, hdc in 10th ch, sc in next 3 ch, sl st in beginning ch-1: 18 sts
Round 2: ch 1, sc in next 3 sc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, 2 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, sc in next 3 sc, sl st in beginning ch-1: 28 sts

Finish off. Add earwires.

Need help while crocheting? Feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll help you out! If you love these earrings, you may also enjoy crocheting the Teardrop Earrings pattern. The Teardrop earrings are available in the Crochet Spot Store.

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