You can't just have one acorn necklace i discovered so I was making some more this evening and decided to take some photographs along the way and make a little tutorial out of it. All you need is some crochet cotton, fine gauge works best, a small crochet hook, a yarn needle or tapestry needle and acorns of course. I used the real ones but I don't see why the wooden ones wouldn't work, they are just larger.
Start by making a chain of 5 stitches and join to make a very small circle. The opening of the circle is where the sharp tip of the acorn will poke through later so don't pull too tight.
Make a single crochet in every stitch of the chain circle, five total to make the first row.
Now for the second round make 2 single crochet stitches in every stitch , thus doubling the number of stitches to 10 at the end of this row.
Continue now on these 10 stitches for at least two more rows or until you have reached the desired height for your acorn. Remember not all acorns are created with the same dimensions.
You should at this point have a very small crocheted bowl .
Now with the cotton yarn still attached make a long chain of chain stitch until it is the desired length to fit around the neck of the recipient.
Secure it with a stitch to the exact opposite side of the tiny basket.
Sew in your loose threads with a tapestry needle or yarn needle.
Insert your acorn and make sure the sharp tip is inside the bottom circle you started with.
Admire your beautiful little creation and then place it on the neck of a special person where it will be very appreciated.
There is an old british folk tradition that if you carry an acorn in your pocket or purse ( or maybe around your neck) it will prevent old age. And If you don't want to wear your acorn they look really sweet as ornaments in your home.
I would love to give one of these necklaces away. Please leave a comment below and I will draw a name on Canada Day, July 1st.
oh wow, i really love these! great idea, great work! only wish i knew how to crochet! :)
Posted by: michelle | June 27, 2008 at 05:55 PM
These are wonderful. I will have to go and collect some acorns as my daughter wants a necklace and also one for every friend of hers!!
Posted by: Helen | June 27, 2008 at 05:59 PM
They are very cute! Thank you.
Posted by: Nicole | June 27, 2008 at 07:10 PM
These are adorable. I think Id' have to wait until the fall to make one myself, so I'd love to win one.
Posted by: Bern | June 27, 2008 at 08:55 PM
this is so cool! I found your site through craftzine.com :)
Posted by: dorothy | June 27, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Great tutorial, I can see why you can't make just one. I already have several friends in mind who would go nuts over these necklaces...corny pun intended, of course!...Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Mandi | June 27, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Hello, i just found you blog and i wanted to thank you for posting this pattern, i will try and make one as soon as i get some acorns.
please enter me in your contest..so exciting :)
Posted by: Brenda Solis | June 30, 2008 at 03:08 AM
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. I grew up in the northeast, which meant beautiful fall colors and LOADS of acorns everywhere! Now I live in south Texas, and it's warm here almost all year long. The only trees we have are Chinese tallow trees, palm trees, and liveoaks, which don't have the same kind of acorns that the oak trees of my childhood had. Thank you so much for this pattern, because now I can have someone from up north send me a few acorns and I can make your pretty little acorn "cradles" and wear a reminder of not only my favorite season of all, but also of my very happy childhood. Thank you again for the pattern!
Elle
Posted by: Elle | June 30, 2008 at 05:21 AM
I LOVE it all!!!!
Posted by: nesting.emily | June 30, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Oh! These are so cute! I'd love to win one, but if I don't, I'll give it a try myself! (and it'll give me an excuse to buy some smaller-gauge crochet hooks)
Posted by: Kate | June 30, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Oh, I'm not too late, am I? These are so very sweet. In the fall, I tend to have acorns I've found in my pockets. Around the neck would be even better.
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Siri | June 30, 2008 at 11:04 PM
this tutorial is fantastic. I'm going to learn to crochet tomorrow so I can run with this idea. I like the "micro" nature of this project (and not just because it's something I could finish quickly). My kids will love using this little necklace to hold gems and other treasure they find along the way.
Posted by: sioux | July 01, 2008 at 02:03 AM
I might be too late but I'll try anyhow-----count me in!!! I love these necklaces!
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | July 01, 2008 at 03:21 AM
This is totally adorable and original!
Posted by: Leslie | July 06, 2008 at 04:03 PM
I just wanted to let you know that I featured your tutorial on Indie Fixx today.
Thanks for all the inspiration.
Jen ;)
Posted by: Jen | July 08, 2008 at 09:48 AM
So cute!
Posted by: Carle | July 23, 2008 at 03:38 PM
i cannot wait to make an acorn necklace! thank you for the wonderful tutorial.
Posted by: molly | September 03, 2008 at 05:12 PM
This is so cute..but I would use wood..that way you won't have a bug problem..Just a thought..Have to admit they are adorable..
Posted by: ctmott | September 20, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Wow - those are super cute!
Posted by: Brenda | September 20, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Love, love this.
Posted by: Liberty Post Editor | November 07, 2008 at 02:21 PM
ohhhhh thank you sooooo much for sharing this,I am totally smitten!
xoxo
Posted by: Dees | November 07, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Thank you for the tutorial. I saw the photo with a little stone in this collar, I just love it.
Posted by: Dom | December 14, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I am the wife of Hendrik Oomen. I saw your weblog. You said, your husbands uncle is a painter. His website is www.hendrikoomen.exto.nl. You can see his paintings. I saw the foto's of your creations I found it fantastic .
Ineke Oomen.
email Inekeoomen@hotmail.com
Posted by: Ineke | January 16, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Thanks for the works,I really likt it,hope can view more.
Posted by: adams | March 02, 2009 at 06:26 AM
I Love your tut, I made one just now :)
I wanted to post a pic on my blog and put your link to the pattern but wanted to ask you first :)
Posted by: Renee | May 13, 2009 at 12:11 PM
I forgot to say I did not make necklace, I made a dangle Bracelet :D
Posted by: Renee | May 13, 2009 at 12:12 PM
I'm not really good at crafts so you know, I would just want to buy one for my sister... Where could I possibly get these?
Posted by: azala | June 18, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Great! It seems just so natural and environmental, I like it!
I really love all jewelery made of natural materials that can be found at home or in the nature, Mainly because we can make some with the children..
Posted by: Vintage Rings | March 31, 2010 at 10:43 AM
very beautiful, these acron cases resemble my buttons for my daughter's shurg.
Posted by: vimmi | April 18, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Ohh I love it!
These are adorable and so creative!
Posted by: Josey Wiesmen | April 20, 2010 at 02:15 PM
How cute - they would be so easy for senior citizen crafs. I live in the redwoods and we have plenty of oak trees, I will try one, although my crochet skills are limited. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Elaine Kennedy | April 20, 2010 at 03:47 PM
Love the idea and necklaces! Does it help my chances to win if I sing "O Canada"?
Posted by: Gari Strawn | April 20, 2010 at 03:55 PM
those are so cute and simple!
Posted by: becca | April 20, 2010 at 07:14 PM
Do you sell these crochet acorn necklaces? I am not a "crocheter"! And would love to buy some for my daughters!
Posted by: Sue Ananian | April 20, 2010 at 09:59 PM
Oh my gosh! Acorn sweaters! These are so freaking cute. I want to learn how to crochet.
Posted by: Kyle | April 21, 2010 at 01:35 AM
I love acorns. I remember when I was in elementry 1st grade I played under a huge acorn tree with my friends. There were many acorns. The acorns were our pretend playing house cooking in bowls and pans atrecess. I love the necklace going to make one for me and some for friends!
Posted by: millie | April 21, 2010 at 02:08 PM
I have always loved oak trees, every since I was a student at the University of Toronto (which has an oak tree on it's official shield). There are tons of huge oaks in the parks there, and I always seemed to be picking up acorns on my way home. Now that we're in Nova Scotia, my four-year-old daughter is the one with pockets full of acorns. This necklace is so original and beautiful and I can't wait to crochet one myself.
Posted by: Ellen Cotter | June 05, 2010 at 01:50 PM
I AND MY GIRLS ARE GOING TO MAKE MANY OF THESE! OF COURSE TO WIN ONE WOULD BE GREAT!
Posted by: patti | July 09, 2010 at 06:07 AM
alas we dont have acorns in australia but i will endevour to make another type of nut fit , thank you very much for the great pattern, god bless!
Posted by: rosi | September 13, 2010 at 07:55 AM
Thanks for the tutorial, I love it and I posted it into my crochet blog www.lastejeymaneje.blogspot.com
Posted by: Quinipota | November 11, 2010 at 09:04 AM
I just found your site. I love the acorn necklace. I would love to have one. I have never learned the art of crochet. These are beautiful. Would love to have one.
Posted by: Ricki Duke | November 12, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Hi! Great tute! I will be linking at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ in future post.
Thanks!
Jane
http://diylessons.org/
http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
Posted by: Jane | March 13, 2011 at 04:11 AM
I found your Acorn Necklace while searching for crocheted jewelry ideas. I love this one.
I used to make angels with acorn heads so I have a word of caution for all your readers... Sometimes acorns have little worms living in them and they can eventually work their way out. I always bake mine for about 15-20 minutes in a 300 degress oven to get rid of them.
Posted by: Sherry | April 05, 2011 at 02:57 PM
Hi Margie,
I love this little necklace! Perfect for Fall! I've linked to it from my site here:
http://www.allfreeholidaycrafts.com/Wearable-Fall-Crafts/Make-a-Crochet-Covered-Acorn-Necklace
Please let me know if that's okay and if I can link to your projects like this in the future.
Thanks!
-Rachel
Posted by: Rachel | June 08, 2011 at 03:53 PM
I know the contest is over but I wanted to thank you for this wonderful tradition!
Posted by: Donna | September 28, 2011 at 04:44 PM
These are super adorable. I would love one!!! <333
Posted by: Phoebe | November 02, 2011 at 06:46 PM
This is such a creative idea! I think I'll go and search some acorns myself! I just hope I could follow all the instructions...
Posted by: vintage rings | May 09, 2012 at 10:06 AM