(See the pic in the tribe album)
I recently learned to crochet. Naturally, everything I learn from fiber arts to metalurgy will be turned to bellydance, so I decided I needed to make some earrings. I couldn't find anything I like online, so I decided to just try to figure out something for myself. I knew I wanted either round or the half-moon shape of so much Kuchi earrings With this as my inspiration:
www.tribalbeads.com/SEP03_09_05.jpg
I came up with this earring:
gildedbottle.blogspot.com/2008/...t.html
Yay!! Add some beads, a different color yarn, or two, and I think it would be a fair representation of the Kuchi earrings, without the heaviness or metal allergies. I'm supah excited!
Just had to share. :)
BB!
~Jeannie
I recently learned to crochet. Naturally, everything I learn from fiber arts to metalurgy will be turned to bellydance, so I decided I needed to make some earrings. I couldn't find anything I like online, so I decided to just try to figure out something for myself. I knew I wanted either round or the half-moon shape of so much Kuchi earrings With this as my inspiration:
www.tribalbeads.com/SEP03_09_05.jpg
I came up with this earring:
gildedbottle.blogspot.com/2008/...t.html
Yay!! Add some beads, a different color yarn, or two, and I think it would be a fair representation of the Kuchi earrings, without the heaviness or metal allergies. I'm supah excited!
Just had to share. :)
BB!
~Jeannie
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Re: Crocheted Kuchi Earrings!
Tue, May 6, 2008 - 3:38 PMYou just had to find these, didn't you! I've got some leftover thread from my recently crocheted hip shawl - gotta' try these!!
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Tue, May 6, 2008 - 3:50 PMooooo... you could add in some metal beading wire, too, for some stability to hold up heavy beading...
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Tue, May 6, 2008 - 4:55 PMIf anyone decides to make some of these, PLEASE post pics! :):)
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Tue, May 6, 2008 - 6:42 PMI am all over these. You did a great job! -
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Tue, May 6, 2008 - 7:12 PMOh yeah i'm all over these too!!! Thank you for sharing Jeannie!! i can not crochet, but this is inspiration to give it a try.
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Tue, May 6, 2008 - 7:23 PMAww, thanks, everyone! And, trust me, if I can do it with only a few days crocheting under my belt, so can you! -
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Tue, May 6, 2008 - 9:11 PMThose look fantastic. I'm definitely going to have to attempt a pair now. Thanks for the post, I'd have never thought to crochet them like that.
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Thu, May 8, 2008 - 7:48 AMThose look wonderful. I've done some similar on large hoods but hadn't considered making them look kuchi. Its such a great idea. Can't wait to give it a try! -
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Thu, May 8, 2008 - 9:24 AMthose are sooooo Cool!!!
i think you just gave everyone a load of ideas with your earrings! :)
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Thu, May 8, 2008 - 10:46 AMThose are arealy cool!! And so many possibilities for beads and other little doo-dads....
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Thu, May 8, 2008 - 12:15 PMoooh they're awesome!!! I don't want to know how to crochet lol. BD has already taken over my life. I'd like to get some sleep ;)
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Thu, May 8, 2008 - 1:03 PMOh my gosh, y'all, I just have to share! My earrings won an online award!
crochetliberationfront.blogspot.com/2008/05/crochet-kuchi-earrings-another-award.html
I'm so happy I don't know if I want to laugh or cry (Thank you, PMS Goddess! ;)) but I had to share that news with the folks who have been so sweet and supportive of my first design. Thank you all for your encouragement and kind words. I'm overwhelmed with the positive comments.
Thank you!
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Fri, May 9, 2008 - 2:32 AMCongratulations! I think those are really hot... bellydance accessory aside. Sounds like you could turn a profit on them. I'd get on Etsy if I were you.
Like others had said.. I don't think I will pick up crochet anytime soon. I would totally buy some. -
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Fri, May 9, 2008 - 6:35 AMGo Jeannie! That's great! Those earrings are gorgeous. I'm not at all surprised. I just saw on your blog that you won an award and I marched over here to sound the trumpet just in case you hadn't. hehe. -
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Fri, May 9, 2008 - 6:55 AMThanks, girl! I was so shocked yesterday when I got the email. I literally said, "Wha...?" out loud! LOL It was a very pleasant surprise. :)
BB!
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Fri, May 9, 2008 - 7:23 AMI must say these earrings stand on their own merit and not as a crotched kuchi copy!!!!!!!! :)
AWESOME CREATIVITY!!!!
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Thu, May 22, 2008 - 7:49 AMcongrats on the award :) -
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Thu, May 22, 2008 - 12:47 PMI'm so happy with these! I got tons of compliments on them. :)
Here's the picture, it didn't turn out as well as I hoped it did, but you can get the idea: people.tribe.net/c0f7259e-...6199697efa
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Fri, May 9, 2008 - 2:03 PMHell yeah! Jolly good show!
I'm going to have my mom show me how to do this. She always snorts when I tell her I can't crochet... or knit, or quilt, or any of the fabulous things she can do with fabric and thread!
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Sat, May 10, 2008 - 3:11 PMThose are great! I know what I'm doing over my school break..... I can't wait to try them! Thanks for putting up the instructions.
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Sat, May 10, 2008 - 3:21 PMThey are really cool, no wonder you won an award. -
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Tue, May 13, 2008 - 5:35 PMThanks for sharing you great idea!!! Congrats on your award as well. The earrings are lovely, I am going to try a pair myself.
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Tue, May 20, 2008 - 1:02 PMWell, y'all did it. You just kept it up with the kind words and encouragement. So, my new Etsy shop is all your fault! LOL
I'm so excited! I now have a place to offer my handmade goods, like the Crocheted Kuchi Earrings I got such wonderful feedback on here on tribe. YAY!!
www.etsy.com/shop.php
Check it out and let me know what you think!
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Wed, May 21, 2008 - 1:50 AMI love to crochet. Those earrings are great you did a wonderful job. Congrats on the award. Suellen -
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Wed, May 21, 2008 - 9:26 PMI am the proud owner of Kuchi Earrings!!! :) I love them! Jeannie rocks, in case you haven't figured that out already.
Jeannie, I have a picture, finally, and I'll upload it ASAP. It's been a little crazy around here. Okay, actually more than a little. I hope it's settling down now. I'm exhausted! Check back tomorrow and the picture should be up at some point. BIG HUGS! -
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Thu, May 22, 2008 - 6:55 AMThanks, Nicole!! I'm glad things have settled down and I can't wait to see my first pair of Kuchi Earrings on you!!
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Thu, May 22, 2008 - 7:43 AMthose are so rad! i would wear them with anything. i'm always looking for big, unique earrings and those are too cool.
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Fri, May 23, 2008 - 9:47 AMBeautiful! They really totally lool like those lovely kuchi nose/earrings I love so....
These are my crochet hoops from Global Goddess Goods on etsy:
people.tribe.net/faa87308-...8f7f70d101
I love them. Crochet jewelry has so much potential! Keep rockin' it, Jeannie.
