These crocheted ribbon necklaces are absolutely dazzling and sure to be an instant hit with everyone! They look like shiny beads but are light-weight and easy to make. Make one in every color to match your wardrobe.

Finished length: Approx 24".

Materials
One ball of any of the following yarns:
Ladder Ribbon, Ladder Ribbon Glitter, Ladder Ribbon Maxi, East Track II, Magical Treat, Stellalume, Portfolio, or Okimi Ribbon

US Size I9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook if using Ladder Ribbon or Ladder Ribbon Glitter

US Size L11 (8 mm), M13 (9 mm) or N15 (10 mm) crochet hook if using East Track II, Ladder Ribbon Maxi, Magical Treat, Stellalume, Portfolio, or Okimi Ribbon

US Size P16 (11.5 mm) crochet hook if using combinations of 2 strands of yarn.

Notes:

• Length of necklace can be varied by varying the number of crochet stitches.
• Thickness of necklace can be varied by varying the number of strands.
• 1 ball of yarn makes approx 6 necklaces based on patterns given below.

Pattern 1
(Make 3 or 4 strands using East Track or Ladder Ribbon Maxi; or 7 strands using Ladder Ribbon or Ladder Ribbon Glitter; or make your choice of number of strands)

Measure about 12" from edge of yarn and make slip knot.
Chain stitch until length of chained stitches measures approx 20".
Bind off and cut yarn about 12" from bound off stitch.
Make the desired number of strands.

Line up the first stitch of all strands and tie a knot approx 1.5" from the first stitch.
Do the same for the other end.
Then bring the 2 knots together and tie the ends together approx 1" from the knots.
Braid the loose ends for about 1" and tie another knot. Trim off ends.

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