The Astral Earrings and Necklace Set is being featured as a free pattern on the Clover-USA blog.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS
Mercerized Cotton Crochet Thread - Size 8 (I used Monaco Crochet Thread, approximately 50 – 75 yards. See Notes for yarn substitutions)
Crochet Hook Size 1.5 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
A pair of 35 mm Hoop Earrings
18 – 20 inches Chain Necklace
Scissors
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle

GAUGE: 8 sts (4 Star Stitch) x 4 rows = 1x1 inch

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Earrings: Approximately 2.5 (length) x 2 (width) inches including the hoop earring
Necklace: Approximately 10 (length) x 5.5 (width) inches including the necklace (chain)

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS | US Terminology
Ch(s) – Chain(s)
HDC – Half Double Crochet
Prev – Previous
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
SC – Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
Sl – Slip
Sp – Space
St(s) –Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side

NOTES

1. Read the pattern carefully before starting.
2. This pattern is worked flat, sideways.
3. The turning ch 1 does not count as a st.
4. Asterisks * * indicates pattern repeats. You will need to repeat all the instructions between asterisks.
5. Remember, when working on the Star Stitch, always count the loops on your hook before pulling through 6 loops on the hook. The ch 3 and ch 5 are set-up chains for working the first Star Stitch.
6. You increase/decrease 1 Star Stitch in every other row.
7. For yarn substitutions, you may use crochet thread size 3 or 10.
8. For the chain necklace, just make sure that your hook will fit into the chains. If not, you can use a smaller hook size that fits into the chains when working on the set-up row.

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