I am thrilled to let you know that my Chemistry Choker and Cuff crochet pattern features in Crochet Foundry Magazine February 2025. I have been really excited for the public launch of this issue on 7th February 2025. It includes the full pattern along with customisation tips, yarn reviews and a bonus craft idea, plus a fantastic range of pretty, romantic projects that are perfect for date night and articles on yarn related topics. Congratulations to editor Jessie Rayot for another great issue full of tempting makes! Do take a look and see if your next project might be in there.
Why make the Chemistry Choker and Cuff Crochet Pattern?
Crochet jewellery is fun to wear, inexpensive and can be made to complement all of your outfits.
it’s an easy introduction to thread crochet for those who haven’t tried it and feel a little intimidated by small hooks and thin thread. In this project you work only into chain spaces until each piece is big enough that you can hold it easily and stretch a little to see the stitches well and by that time you are also confident in where to insert the hook.
It's also very adaptable. You could easily make it in heavier yarn as a belt and make the ties shorter/longer by following the customisation instructions included in the pattern to get it just right for you.
Creating the Chemistry Choker and Cuff Crochet Pattern
Inspired by visits to the Chemistry department at the university I used to work at and the fascinating molecule diagrams on colleagues’ office whiteboards. I created this choker or belt design to appeal to those who love a small relaxing project that is sure to be a conversation starter wherever you wear it.
I worked on the sample during my children's summer holiday, so we had days out by public transport and lots of times where I was watching them in playgrounds before finally travelling to visit family for a week and it was a great travel project as it was so compact and easy to carry about or work on in the car, bus or train. The easy, repetitive stitch pattern meant I was able to carry on with my crochet whilst catching up with friends and family or watching the children enjoy the sunny weather in the parks and playgrounds we visited.
I was delighted with the thread too. I had originally asked for the classic Scheepjes thread Sweet Treat which I enjoy using for thread crochet and a member of the team at Scheepjes asked if I would like to try their new Candy Floss thread. I was so excited to try it as I could see that it looked like the perlé cotton I used to buy for embroidery with two separate shiny plies twisted together to create a lovely texture. I wasn’t disappointed. It felt lovely to handle, had great stitch definition and the texture and shine created a beautiful result.
I was, as always very appreciative of Technical Editor, Pia Thadani's input for this design. It is always really helpful to have someone else's input on how the instructions are presented for the reader and identifying any errors before it goes to print. Not only was Pia Thadani knowledgeable and great at explaining any improvements, she was also very friendly and didn't make me feel silly for any errors.
Seeing the finished project in the magazine was lovely. The designs in this issue are so pretty and perfect for making as we await the arrival of spring and the styles are a wonderful collection, varied and interesting. I know that I'd be tempted to make the poncho if I didn't have a list as long as my arm of future projects!
Pattern: Chemistry Choker and Cuff
Published in: Â Crochet Foundry Magazine February 2025
Yarn: Â Scheepjes Candy Floss: 074 Mercury; 238 Powder Pink; 173 Bluebell; 519 Freesia
Do let me know if you make the set. I'm always so excited when I see that someone has used one of my patterns! I love to get comments on my blog too, so do let me know your thoughts on the design or ask any questions you have below.