"Lilly": American Idol-Inspired Crocheted Earrings
My obsession with spotting yarn-y items in the media will soon be enabled by a new feature on the NaturallyCaron.com blog I’m calling, “KnitSpotting” (and of course by my regular, Movie Monday posts). When my favorite American Idol contestant of this season wore crocheted earrings for her appearance–and then was voted off after performing a very cool, but non-mainstream sounding performance of an old school classic–I couldn’t wait.
Lilly Scott, this project is an ode to you and your kick-A#$ voice. I’ll be looking for your future cd, lady. Best of luck!
A. I. Contestant, Lilly Scott in Crocheted Earrings
Materials
Variegated, Worsted-Weight Yarn (I used Simply Soft Paints in Sticks & Stones)
US “H” (5mm) Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
2, Earring Hooks
Jewelry Pliers
Finished Size
3 1/2″/9cm Circle
How-To Crochet (My Version)
(Make 2)
Ch 6. Join round with a sl st in the 1st of ch-6, taking care not to twist.
Round 1: Ch 4, 15 tr in center hole. Join with a sl st in 4th ch of ch-4. (16 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in base of ch-2, *3hdc in next st; rep from * around. Join rnd with a sl st. (48 sts) Tie off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Use jewelry pliers to attach hook to edge of crocheted circle.
Note: Circle fill flop in half when dangling. Just go with it; it’s supposed to look that way. 😉
For a similar colorway to the originals, try Simply Soft Paints in “Harlequin”
I love that the “big” earring is coming back…and with style!! I will definitely make these.
Anonymous
these are very cool ideas to take simple crochet and turn into jewelry. I love Crochet Jewelry and the different designs the crafter can come up with. I can’t wait to get my hook and test my creativity. I also want learn how to knit Jewelry as well.
Those are really cute! I actually don’t have pierced ears (just never was that into earrings) but a good friend of mine LOVES the dangly ones and she might enjoy these. Thanks!
Vickie, these are great. I spotted them immediately, too. Good idea, and thanks for working them up. Can’t wait for your “Knit spotting” item. You have lots of great ideas!
Great earrings – did you see the ‘hat’ on Celebrity Apprentice? Red, crocheted? and awesome!
Linda
Love the earrings Vickie.
Lilly was also one of my favorite American Idol contestants. My friends felt the same way. We loved her voice and indie style, and were very disappointed when she was kicked off so early. We actually expected her to be in the final four, but I guess she just wasn’t mainstream enough for most American Idol viewers.
The March YarnYAY! Box crochet project is 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵, a crochet, boomerang shawlette. The shape is more commonly seen in knitted pieces, but I love it because if you want the piece to be larger, you just keep working it in the established pattern.
𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵 is worked with a sweet, as-to-go edging and optional, appliquéd, chain-florets. I designed it to be worn as shown here, scarf-style, but with the option to go full-shawl. You do you!
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘆𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 — 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿 — 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗬𝗔𝗬! 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝘅 (𝘁𝗮𝗽, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗬𝗔𝗬.𝗰𝗼𝗺)
MODEL FUN FACT:
The gorgeous human modeling this shawlette, Kat Roberts, was the main featured young woman (swipe to see) in the infamous 1992, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog video “Nothing But a G Thang”. That video didn’t age well, but man, she sure did! 🤩
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Side note (that likely no one by me will care about): Giving away hanks on St Patrick's Day, of my Montoya Merino yarn feels appropriate as my dad used to always say that my brother and I were Spirish (Spanish + Irish). Thank you for listening.
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This definitely looks like a fun project to try! Thanks for sharing it.
I love that the “big” earring is coming back…and with style!! I will definitely make these.
these are very cool ideas to take simple crochet and turn into jewelry. I love Crochet Jewelry and the different designs the crafter can come up with. I can’t wait to get my hook and test my creativity. I also want learn how to knit Jewelry as well.
Love them! And loved her. =( I really hope that she puts out an album!!! <3
Those are really cute! I actually don’t have pierced ears (just never was that into earrings) but a good friend of mine LOVES the dangly ones and she might enjoy these. Thanks!
Cute, thanks! I can’t believe Lilly got voted off. She is amazingly talented. :o(
Vickie, these are great. I spotted them immediately, too. Good idea, and thanks for working them up. Can’t wait for your “Knit spotting” item. You have lots of great ideas!
These will be on my ears in about half an hour. Thanks, Vickie!! Much love to you and congrats on the collaboration with Caron!
Ooh, please share of picture of them when they’re done!
Thanks so much Vickie! I made them last night and wore them today! I think I’ll be working my outfits around them all week. I love them!
Belle- I wanna see! I wanna see!
I am so excited right now. I know Lilly and I passed this post on to her, she will get a kick out of it!
Spotted these too! but I thought they looked felted to me? love knowing there are other Yarn Spotters out there! thanks
Love those crochet earrings, I’ve been wanting to make a set for awhile. Thanks Vickie!!
So love ANYTHING to do with Lilly Scott! I will pay homage with these very cool earrings. Thanks!
Tisha–Hmm, they don’t look felted to me but since I haven’t seen them any closer than this screen shot I took, I can’t be sure. 🙂
Amber Lynne–Aww, that’s great. Thanks for doing that!
Great earrings – did you see the ‘hat’ on Celebrity Apprentice? Red, crocheted? and awesome!
Love the earrings Vickie.
Lilly was also one of my favorite American Idol contestants. My friends felt the same way. We loved her voice and indie style, and were very disappointed when she was kicked off so early. We actually expected her to be in the final four, but I guess she just wasn’t mainstream enough for most American Idol viewers.
Hi! Great tute! I will be linking at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ in future post.
Thanks!
Jane
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what is a tr?
Triple (or treble) Crochet. 🙂
These are neat! I’m planning on giving this a try with string cause I have lots!