Trillian Earrings are inspired by the Trillium Gradiflorum - a three petalled flower- however my tiny earrings aren't limited to white blossoms - so I've gone with the 'Hitchhiker's Guide' character Trillian!
It's so easy - just two rounds - so you can make one for all your friends!
US terms are used
There are a couple of special stitches/techniques you'll need to use.
magic ring - tutorial here.
starting cluster (st-cl) - ch 2, yo, insert hook in sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, [yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] yo, pull through remaining loops on hook.
3 dc cluster (3dc-cl) Yo, insert hook in sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, [yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook]x2 , yo, pull up loop all 4 lps on hook
picot (pt) - ch 3, sl st through 1st chain.
other abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
sp - space
yo - yarn over
[ ] indicate section to be repeated.
Let's get started
Make a magic ring
Round 1: St-cl (counts as 3dc-cl), [5 ch, 3dc-cl] twice, 5 ch, sl st to st-cl. (15ch, 3 3dc-cl)
Round 2: [3sc in next 5-ch sp, pt, 3sc in same ch sp] 3 times, sl st to 1st sc. (18sc, 3 pt)
Fasten off, weave in the middle end, but leave the end of round 2 for now.
Now is the time to block, or even stiffen if you think it's needed.
Attaching earring hooks: I like to thread a jump ring onto the end before sewing it in tightly (pictured below) - if you don't have jump rings, you can attach the hook this same way. Make sure the end in sewn in tight.
Then, using the pliers, open the ring wide enough to put the hook ring in, and then close
I hope you enjoy this super quick pattern!
Happy Crocheting,
Emma