necklace - Floral Gold Lariat

Beaded Crochet Lariat Y-Necklace in Floral Golds

Floral Gold Lariat (CC49)

The Lariat Y-Necklace is a very versatile necklace to have as it is easy to wear and can be worn at various heights so as to achieve varying looks.

Here I have done this in beaded crochet spiral rope with an especial emphasis on the loop-clasp. After making a number of these styled necklaces, I was not quite happy with how the loop-clasp worked out and wanted to try something different. This one here has turned out better than I expect and if I do say so myself, I am very happy with it - hence the large number of photos of it.

The whole piece has a golden tone to it as it is made up of gold colored glass pearls, gold plated stardust brass spacers beads, matching teardrop beads and seed beads - and topped off by the crystal floral slider in golden hues.

	Just worn casually with the long tassles for extra sass.		The Y-necklace can be worn at various lengths - going from more formal to very casual looks.
	Using a matching crystal slider, I have finally managed to get the loop-clasp I am happy with. Attractive, sturdy, and easy to use.		Like I said - lots of shots. Close up.
	Yet another close-up. This will be helpful as my archive and record.		The back is done in square stitch with gold and crystal ab seed beads. The square stitch is very strong providing a feeling of both richness and security.
	Another shot of the square stitch "backing".		I said square stitch "backing" but it actually looks so good that you could wear it as the front.
	Just a shot to show the long tassles.		Approximate measurement details of the components and necklace.
	This is definitely for my records. It shows the stinging pattern and beading/crochet sequence that went into the piece.		These last 2 shots are not very good as I took them by night. It better shows the construction of the lariat-loop-clasp: the loop is first contructed into the body of the main necklace and uses Square Stitch. The crystal slider is added later but the threading runs through the width of the square stitches with an outer string of beads along the sides of the slider.
	Another angle of the loop-clasp construction.

MATERIALS

* Stardust Brass spacer beads - 4mm - Gold plated
* solid Brass spacer beasts - 4mm
* quality glass pearls - 4mm - Gold
* glass teardrop beads - transparent gold
* quality glass pearls - 4mm - White
* seed beads - sz 6/0 - light gold
* crystal sliders - floral gold
* various shaped beads for the tassles

TOOLS

crochet hook

Method in Brief

spiral beaded crochet rope

BUYING GUIDE

If still available, most beads and jewelry making supplies used can be purchased from ClearlyChosen's Jewelry Supplies Store or just go directly to our Swarovski section.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS

Full necklace length: 89.5cm / 35inch (including tassles) - see photos for more details
Weight (nett): 105g