Crochet the basic chain stitch

Crochet the basic chain stitch<br /><br />: Easy wire and bead jewelry An easy and beautiful jewelry project, using simple crochet techniques, thin wire, and beads to create a really stunning jewelry piece!Step 1: Supplies 26 guage or 30 guage craft wire beads Crochet hook Necklace closure, such as toggle set, lobster clasp,ribbon,etc. Secure the wire with a slip knot. Be sure to leave a tail of wire about 4 6 long. This gives a pretty and adjustable finish to your necklace or bracelet. To make the bracelet in this diagram: a. Thread 12 10mm pearls or beads .1. Secure the wire with a slip knot. Be sure to leave a tail of wire about 4 6 long. This wire will be used at the end to wrap around your toggle or clasp.2. Yarn over. This means wrapping the beaded end of wire not the cut end, from behind the hook up over the top of the chain, and into the groove of the hook as per the photo.3. Pull the wire all the way through the loop on your hook to create a new loop. You have now created your first chain loop.4. Create as many chain loops as needed to create the length of chain desired. You can lay your length of chains against a ruler to check your progress.Bracelet: a finished length of 6 1/2 to 7 is a common size. In my case, 20 chains created a 7 bracelet length.Necklace: 16 to 20 are common lengths. To make a 16 length of chains for a necklace, I created 50 chains.You can measure your own wrist, favorite necklace, or neck circumference to determine the length of the chains to crochet.Once you have reached the length you need for your project, this will be called your base chain.Bio:Most people know me as the cookie lady : , though Ive been drawing, painting, sewing, fusing glass, and making other creative things for as long as I can remember.