Simple metal washers become delicate floral blooms with this crochet jewelry pattern.

DESIGNER Carolyn Calderon

FINISHED SIZE Earrings: 1″ × 1″ (excluding ear wire); flower pendant: 2¼ ” wide and 2½ ” long.

YARN DMC Metallic Embroidery Thread (100% nylon; 44 yd 40 m; ): #283ZA silver article, 1 spool.

HOOK Size 9 (1.4 mm) steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain tight stitches.

NOTIONS 9 (¼ -inch) zinc-plated flat washers (avail at hardware stores); 3 (¼ -inch) Blue Moon flower beads (avail at Jo-Ann); 2 ear wires; sewing needle; silver chain (optional).

GAUGE Not critical for this patt.