With the little one on the way, I started thinking about breastfeeding. Remembering all the wonderful memories I made when I was still nursing Laila. I also remembered the scratching and constant repositioning as my curious 6 month old would become distracted by literally everything! I remember wanting a crochet nursing necklace because I had read and heard soo many mamas talk about how great they are to keep your busy baby focused on the boob at face. (hehe) Those suckers are expensive! So...I just did without and she would usually not finish eating and I would walk around with an engorged boob all day. No fun.
Over the past year, I have started crocheting...alot. I finally decided to price it all and see what it would take for me to make my own nursing necklace. Not bad! I finally got it done and am very pleased with the results. I'm working on a Halloween and a Christmas one now. Here is the DIY info on how I made mine. (Thanks Ashley, for helping me get the pattern just right for those big balls!) Let me know how yours turns out if you make one!!
What I used (All purchased at Michael's):
- one pack of Lion Brand Bon Bon yarn (they have all colors) -$8.00
- I used a size F/5-3.75mm hook - $2.00
- Tapestry needles - $2.00
- Pack of untreated/unstained/unglazed wooden beads size 25mm -$5.00
- pack of untreated/unstained/unglazed wooden beads size 1/2 inch -$3.00
- yarn for the necklace - $2.00
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Here are the steps:
- (Row 1) Make magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring (6 stitches)
- (Row 2) 2 sc in each stitch around the ring (12 stitches)
- (Row 3-5) 1 sc in each stitch around (insert ball after row 4) (12 stitches per row)
- (Row 6-end) 1 sc decrease after every 2 sc stitches ( continue until closed)
- Sew lose end back into stitches with tapestry needle.
- String beads in order you want onto braided piece of yarn or ribbon
- tye knots in between each bead so they cannot move around
Enjoy!!!!
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