Featured Artist: Crochet Hooked's, Cari Baker

Good Morning.

Today, as usual on Thursday's is a featured artist, from Handmadeartists.com Cari Baker of Crochet Hooked.

Cari's shop - Crochet Hooked

What's a Braidlet?

Cari says:

I design a wire crochet braided bracelet known as ‘Braidlets®.’ 

Using the finest Swarovski crystals and pearls. Anything in my 

shop can be custom made, within 24 hours, at no extra charge. 

Because ‘A Little Bling Goes Along way!' 

 

Let's take a look.

 

Harmonious Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

This stylish bracelet features three strands of Swarovski crystals, which are braided together forming a durable, lightweight, and comfortable handmade bracelet. A terrific gift for Bridesmaids, as they will cherish the bracelet for years to comes and it is a reminder of the fun had by all at your wedding.

• Size:  7” long x 3/8” wide
• Swarovski Crystals: 4mm Bicone Crystal Moonlight, Jonquil, and Silk
• Clasp: Silver filled magnetic

There are also these simple and pretty earring, in a rainbow of colors.

Primary Color Simple Swarovski Pierced Earrings, Your Choice of Two Colors 

These simple earrings are made using 3, 4mm bicone Swarovski Crystals and antique brass wire. The total length is about 1⅜ inch, the dangle is about ¾ inch. Please choose from the following:

Yellow: Sun Swarovski

Green: Emerald Swarovski

Red: Light Siam Swarovski

Blue: Sapphire Swarovski

Purple: Amethyst Swarovski

Orange: Sunflower Swarovski

Please choose 2 colors from the 6 colors I have listed above. When you are purchasing the earrings, don’t forget to specify color choices.  If you forget, no problem, I will send you an email requesting your colors. Custom orders are always welcome.

Want to learn how to make those fabulous and fun Braidlets?  Cari has been kind enough to provide a downloadable pdf tutorial. 

Easy Wire Crochet Bracelet Pattern PDF Download 

A tutorial to learn how to make my Multi colored, Cuff style and Swarovski Crystal Wire Crochet Bracelets, with this easy to follow PDF Pattern.

**Beginning crochet, braiding, and beginning jewelry knowledge is helpful for this pattern.**

Materials needed:
Artistic Wire
A toggle clasp
6/0 Seed beads

Tools needed:
Needle Nosed pliers
Flat-nosed pliers
Wire cutters
0 (3.25 mm) US steel Hook

Required:
A cup of coffee or water
And a smile… ;o)

I wrote this pattern with you in mind… (I used to teach a beginning crochet class) with clear colored photos, showing you how to crochet with wire and beads. Along with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, as if I were sitting right beside you. ;o).

From the pattern above you can make three (3) different styles of braidlet! 

What Cari says about herself:

My name is Cari and I design a Beaded Wire Crochet Braided Bracelet, I have branded Braidlets®. I taught myself to crochet about 11 years ago. And over the years, I have made baby items, hats, lapel pins, scarfs, and jewelry.
In 2005, while working as a Custom Picture Framer for a local arts and crafts store, I started teaching a beginning crochet class. I enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm about the art of crochet, with my students.
It was during this time, I discovered crocheting with wire and beads. I was (and still am) awestruck by the simplicity of creating jewelry, by crocheting beads to wire.
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Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I appreciate your visit and until next time, have a wonderful day. Cari


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Thank you for stopping in and taking a moment to read about Cari and her wonderful and clever jewelry.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant rest of the week.