Crochet Dazzling Twinkling Moon Phase Earrings Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Fingering weight yarn in silver, dark blue, and light grey
• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (B hook)
• Earring hooks (2)
• Jump rings (2)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge: Gauge is not critical, as the design is meant to be flexible and artistic.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• tr = treble crochet

Pattern Instructions:

Moon Base

1. Using dark blue yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc into the circle, pull tight, sl st to join (12 dc).
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around, sl st to join (18 dc).
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around, sl st to join (24 dc).

Moon Highlights

1. Change to light grey yarn, ch 2.
2. Round 4: 1 tr in the first st, *1 tr in next 3 sts, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * around, sl st to join (30 tr).
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembling the Earrings

1. Take a piece of silver yarn and make small chains (about 2 inches long) for the moon’s tail and attach them to the bottom of the moon with a tapestry needle.
2. Using jump rings, attach the completed moon to the earring hooks.
3. Repeat for the second earring.

Finishing Touches:

Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.

Now you have your very own Twinkling Moon Phase Earrings that are sure to dazzle!