Recently you might remember that Coats crafts sent me an email asking me to make and blog about my experience of making some crocheted jewellery.
I had a go and to be honest have not got very far, with good reason. Can you see the section of crochet chains that are no longer fixed to the necklace chain? This is not the first section of crochet that has worked its way towards the join of the link and fallen off despite my double crocheting the thread to the links as tightly as I can. Baring an hour or so spent with jewellery pliers, which I do not own, going along the chain tightening up every link this project is not going to be completed as I can’t bear the though of grappling with a 1.5 mm hook and the absolutely tiny symbol pattern for sections of the necklace to fall off the links and the whole piece to unravel.
However if would like to see a more successful try at the same kit go to Emma’s Lulu Loves blog. I’d be interested to know if hers is being worn without slippage from the chain, but perhaps her chain was made with tighter links? If you would like to read more about Coats Anchor Freccia Colorful World products then check out their website here.
It’s well known that bloggers are sent books to review and products to test because they are more than likely to give positive reviews. Just the fact of being asked is indeed a huge compliment and gives real pleasure. So the temptation to carry on making the necklace then somehow sew it on to the chain is really tempting. However, I really don’t want to mislead anyone and generally hate to lie so I’m letting this post stand as it is, with the link to Emma’s more postive write-up and making experience.
One good thing is that I’ve found using a 1.5 mm hook and fine three ply crochet thread is actually far easier than I’d anticipated. The Anchor thread is firm so that even if you undo stitches the rest holds steady so that you can go into the adjacent chain or remake the stitch without difficulty. Just make sure you wear your glasses and sit in a well lit room – that’s my only caution.
The Little Room of Rachell 
Wouldn’t it still be lovely with a crochet chain, or what about wire crochet for the foundation?
That’s great.. You have given an honest opinion. I was looking at these but may hold off for now..
Thank you.
Of course I could adapt it but that’s not the point really. I expect I’ll never to be asked to receive and review freebies again however ;-)
well your right that isn’t the point. You were asked to try it and gave your review.. Nothing much more you could do.
I have something to confess.. I too have been given something to try. I’m just trying to photograph it properly :) It’s their lose if they don’t ask you again.
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I think your necklace is looking lovely, you should persevere:-)
Reread Jill :-)
I have. I stand by my earlier comment. Find a way to make it work, like Emma did! Find another length of chain, with better links, or think up something else to incorporate into a necklace (strip of leather?) or just use the crochet thread. The little bit you did do looks really pretty :-)
Or send it over here, you big nana, I’ll take on the challenge!!! x
Okay okay I get it now {facepalm} – I didn’t realise the chain was part of the kit! That’s what we would call a bummer. Well, then at least I hope you can use the thread for something else, it certainly looks lovely.
What a shame – I did not have that problem at all when working it up. I’ve not had any slippage yet, but in all honesty it’s not had much wear. If I had I probably would have felt just the same, especially after the time I spent making up those flowers! Maybe you could email them and explain what’s happening could be a faulty batch of chains? Em xx