Beaded Shells Choker

This beaded choker is made by first stringing on all of the beads, then working them in as you stitch, then when you are done, you attach the clasp. It is fairly easy to make. If you are just starting out with crocheting with beads, give this one a try.

Materials Needed
112 "E" Beads in white pearlescent
Size 10 Crochet Cotton. Southmaid in light pink was used in the example
Size 7 Steel Crochet hook
Tapestry needle
1 clasp of choice and 2 jump rings

Yarn Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 8dc=1"
Finished Size: 15" L x 3/4"
Skill Level: Beginner

Special Stitches
Beaded Sc (bsc): Insert hook in stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, pull up a bead, yo pull through both loops on hook over the bead so the bead is worked into the stitch.

Beaded Double Crochet (bdc): Yo, insert hook in stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, pull up a bead, yo, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Instructions
ROW 1: String all beads onto thread. Ch115. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch1, turn. (113dc)

ROW 2: Bsc in first st. *Sc in next st. Bsc in next st. Repeat from * across. Ch3, turn

ROW 3: Dc in each st across. Ch1, turn.

ROW 4: Sc in first st and in each of the next 29 sts. (Bsc in next st. Sk next st. Bdc, dc, bdc, dc, bdc in next st. Sk next st. Bsc in next st.) Rep bet () 10 times more. Sc in each of the next 29 sts. Sc in top of ch3. Fasten off. Weave ends into back of work. Attach clasp to ends of row 1.

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Pretty Gift Tags
The holidays are approaching faster than you think. Get out your old Christmas cards and cut them into circles and squares and punch 1/8" holes around the outside edge and crochet an edging on them using basic sc and picots. These make attractive gift tags and can be used on the recipients Christmas trees in the future. If you get really ambitious, you can cut two cards exactly the same, put the wrong sides together, punch the holes together then start to crochet the two together but when you get within the last inch or so, stuff the inside with any type of stuffing then continue crocheting until it is closed. This will make a 3D type of ornament. You may even want to use basic cookie cutters to make the shapes. This is also a fun thing to get the kids involved in doing.