Three tiered crocheted rope necklace

[Katchkan]

Sometimes I make things just to see if I can. I have never seen a rope necklace like what I have done here. I wondered if it was possible. So with some experimentation this is what I came up with. I call it Wheatfield as it reminds me of rippling fields of wheat. I did it with size 11 bead, with size 13 for the spiral ropes. Still have a few kinks to work out on the design but it was fun to do. The rope necklaces aren't my most favorite forms of crochet but once in a while I do enjoy playing with them.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/S_Wheatfield.jpg

[mimi_mia]

Absolutely georgeous, Proof positive you can do anything you put your mind to, you did a beautiful job :manyheart :manyheart :manyheart :manyheart :manyheart

[YaYa Yarnhood]

It is beauftiful and in my favorite color too! When you are ready to ship it, PM me and I will give you my address. :wink hee hee - Seriously though, it is very pretty!

[faithpa76]

That is just stunning!! I'm in awe of your talent, lol.

[threeolivemartini]

a wonderful job.. !! as always.. your work inspires me to want to be better !

[emeraldmoon]

OMG that is just GORGEOUS!!!!!!

[RachelG]

Whoa, that looks complicated! I've been wanting to try out that rope/bead technique, but I'll probably be using the bracelet pattern from Michael's that uses slightly bigger beads. ;)

[diamond]

It's gorgeous!!! Kudos to you for having the patience & skill to create something so lovely!!

[deneen]

It is absolutely stunning!

[Katchkan]

Whoa, that looks complicated! I've been wanting to try out that rope/bead technique, but I'll probably be using the bracelet pattern from Michael's that uses slightly bigger beads. ;)
The rope pattern itself is simple. It's everything else that gets a little complicated.
I have a free rope pattern on my website that goes into both the slip stitch version and the single crochet version. It also has some stringing patterns for various designs. Go with the larger beads to begin with it will make it easier.

[kazily]

Gorgeous!

I looked at your free patterns but I don't think I have the patience for that kind of crochet. It is beautiful to look at though!

[rebeccav]

incredibly beautiful!!!:faint

[crochet mama]

Beautiful!

[divaborn]

OMG, that is absolutely STUNNING!!!! :yay So elegant, takes my breath away!

[123mama]

Very pretty. :manyheart

sondra

[Jewels]

Wow - your necklace is pure artwork!!

[gavinsmom]

thats amazing .. u do such beautiful work every new piece u make amazes me!

[mimicat]

Wow!!! Its spectacular!!! :clap Thanks for sharing!

[RachelG]

The rope pattern itself is simple. It's everything else that gets a little complicated.
I have a free rope pattern on my website that goes into both the slip stitch version and the single crochet version. It also has some stringing patterns for various designs. Go with the larger beads to begin with it will make it easier.

I'll have to go look into that...AFTER I finish the poncho I'm working on. I am not a million-wips-girl. I tend to do things one at a time.

[Colyak Crocheter]

That's very nice, Kathy! I like it!:manyheart

[swapnae]

Maybe someday I will do something like that which requires stringing a million beads and not getting them entangled...How does you do that?

[klouised]

Kathy, that's very pretty. I'll have to show that to my mother. Her and I make jewelry. She does some beautiful macrame necklaces. She would like to see yours. She already thinks that crochet is like this high form of art, and this will just make her think that even more so. Once again, great job!

[Kathleen]

Kathy-- You truly are an artist!

[seagull1993]

That is absolutely stunning -- and presents so many ideas for accessorizing one's wardrobe, whether casual or dressy. Wonderful work. :-)

[mjcrochets]

Wow, that is fabulous.:woo I'm looking forward to your pattern and I'm hoping you will announce it on the board. I'd love to try that technique.

[jaclim]

That's one beautiful piece of jewelry, Kathy! :manyheart I have yet to try crocheted rope. I can already do the beaded rope but have to try that one. Love it!!!!!!

[sissymamma]

Wow! :manyheart Absolutely stunning!

[AshEgypt]

You are very inspiring! :clap

:frog

[yarncat]

Gorgeous necklace,Kathy!

[EugeneClarence]

Your work is very inspiring. Thanks for the free pattern to learn the basics. This is so far above my skill level I may start with a mini rope for a doll!

EugeneClarence

[hookd1989]

:yay Beautiful and elegant. Excellent job!! :clap Maybe one day I'll give crocheting with beads a try....:think

[crochetaddict033]

:eek You continue you impress me.

[NexStitch]

VERY, VERY COOL. Nice job!

I could see those being sold in Macy's.

[crochetrae]

Lovely. Definitely something I would buy in a store. Those rope things have always amazed me. Just can't comprehend how they're done!!:think

Susan

[vernzap]

Amazing! I love the design. :manyheart

[dogymom]

Wow Kathy! It's just gorgeous, and so are all the other things on your site!

[racerose]

Your stuff is amazing! You are very talented. Thanks for sharing!

[CrochetCrazie]

:P :nworthy WoW!

[crochetlady]

whoa that is a stunner!! I have been meaning to make a rope necklace but I chicken out every time I try to read the instructions...!! You have done an awesome job!!

hugs
Vims

[blong2001]

WOW! I have played with beads & thread-never thought that something that beautiful could come from them! Your work is fantastic!

[Katchkan]

:catThank you everyone for all your kind comments. :rose You always are so encouraging and it inspires me to do better. :rose I really haven't decided if I am going to try writting up a pattern for this one. But I might yet. It is a rather complicated piece. :sstar
Again many Thanks for taking the time to look and giving me the feedback.

[mamaoso]

WOW, that is beautiful!!!.

[momofgmd]

I just saw this, and it is absolutely gorgeous! Kathy, you blow me away. :nworthy Everything I have seen of yours has been beautiful! Wonderful job. :clap

[bubblefizz]

WOW~ stunning!!
i want to make one now :)

[yarnjunkie]

stunning, my dear, simply stunning!

[Kimberly]

That necklace is stunning!!!

[fruggs]

beautiful work!

[fruggs]

do you use a certian type or brand of beads for your work? is there a particular brand you recomend? your work is phenomenal :nworthy

[Katchkan]

Most of the beads I use are the czech seed beads. It use way too many beads to have the Delicas an option. It would cost me way more than I care to spend. I do use a lot of the cut beads as I love the sparkle they give a piece. Makes the light dance off of them.

[stormy]

WOW!! That is awesome!!!!:clap

[vigilant20]

Oh wow...that is just gorgeous! I wouldn't have believed it was crocheted by looking at that picture. Just incredible.

[Monique39]

very beautiful

[cher49]

so pretty

[hhensler]

Kathy, I am speechless! It's amazing - really, really beautiful!

[alwayscrafting]

Gorgeous Kathy! I made a rope necklace years ago and have considered doing some again. Not my own patterns (yet)

[auntbubbels]

Wow Wow Wow - your necklace is just gorgeous :cheer

[crocheting_Kelly]

WOW! It's beautiful! Great job.

[#1Crochetfan]

Wow!!! :clap I've done two beaded ropes approx. 21" long. One I call "Bubblegum" because it has pink, white, light blue pearly, seed beads and the other I call "Celebration" because the seed beads are black, white, yellow, red, etc. My question is, "How long did it take you to make?" "Are your ropes out of seed beads?"
My DD strung the beads for me both times and that alone took two weeks, let alone crocheting them into the ropes. It is a lot of work. I wish stores sold seed beads strung on thread already for the purpose of doing this.
Since I've done ropes myself I truly admire your work. It is absolutely amazing.:cheer

[nevadamama]

Unbelievable!

[cindylou4516]

Wow that is beautiful. Would love to try making something like that.

[antwerpnative]

Absolutely beautiful, Kathryn. Love the color scheme and congratulations on a job well done,
Happy Crocheting,
Betty

[unicorn37757]

That is really pretty:yay I've been wanting to try my hand at making some jewelry if I can just find the time:eek

[Sugarcoatedlies]

woah!

[MaryPat]

That is just stunning!