5 handmade jewelry ideas—crocheted earrings, braided friendship bracelets, and more delightful creations!
Create your own jewelry from yarn and air-dry clay! Get the instructions for your favorite piece.
1. A delicate macramé watch strap with basic knots
This macramé strap pairs beautifully with a vintage watch face, or you can use the same instructions to craft a jewelry-like bracelet or a friendship band without the watch. Simply adjust the number of pattern repeats to reach your preferred length.
2. Zesty lemon earrings from air-dry clay
Shape these vibrant earrings from air-dry clay, with mini-lemons that look like they were just plucked from the tree.
3. A friendship bracelet braided with two threads
There are many ways to create a friendship bracelet. These delightful versions feature a herringbone pattern and small hearts. Thin, loosely spun knitting or embroidery threads work well.
4. Fun bag charms from pom-pom tassels
Craft these playful bag charms with just a few yarn tassels and some beads. Will you choose classic shades or bright, cheerful colors?
5. Fresh fruit earrings from cotton yarn
Brighten any outfit with crocheted fruit earrings made from cotton yarn. They’re quick to make and a fun surprise for a friend. Which will you make first: lemons, cherries, or pears?
