New crocheted Jewelry

I was just surfing on the net and found many crocheting blogs. I am amazed by the projects they are doing.Futuregirl, Attic 24, Crafty pants, Posie gets Cozy are some of the inspiring blogs for the Bindu Blogs. 

I got the book Hooked On Jewelry from the library. The book is so delicious to look. After drooling over all the projects, I tried to make a tubular crochet earring. I can't figure out how to do it with the crochet thread and a steel hook. So I decided to make a bracelet with some beads from my stash. I happened to have some candy striped beads, which is easy to thread on a size 10 crochet thread.  I did one line of beaded single crochet. It is too thin. So decided to make another strand of beaded crochet. Then make them connected with some of the findings. 

I am happy with my final product.

I also made a necklace from the book. The book has a long necklace. I made a small one for the Bindu Blogs, because, to make longer one I need to buy more rings. For that I really have to go out to the mall. That means, I will end up in spending more time and money there. I better make some coffee and dream about my future projects. Oops!! I almost forgot to put the necklace picture. Here it is!! The pattern doesn't mention to connect the rings with jump rings. But I think, it must be connected with jump rings to make the chain lie flat on the neck. I need to adjust mine to make it flat. Hooked on Jewelry has many interesting projects. Basic jewelry making skills are necessary to finish many projects. The project named "Victorian Elegance" is my dream project. It does not call for tubular crochet. So I hope to try it one day.