Learn to Crochet a Beaded Necklace for an 18 Inch Doll

What 18" Doll doesn't want a necklace? A cute beaded necklace will make a nice fashion accessory for her wardrobe. 

This crocheted necklace is so easy that it is a great way to teach a child how to crochet because they only need to learn a few simple crochet stitches.

Purchasing clothing and accessories for an 18-inch doll can be expensive.  Needlepointers.com has some fun crafts, simple sewing projects, and other things you can make yourself for your doll including a skirt, a notebook and pencils, a table, a stool, a scarf, a doll purse, smart phone, and much more. 

Learn more about making a doll beaded necklace by watching our video or keep reading this post for a photo tutorial with step-by-step instructions.

FREE PATTERN WITH PHOTO TUTORIAL

Scroll down the page for a free pattern without pictures

STEP 1: THREADING BEADS

Thread the yarn onto a yarn needle and string 12 beads onto the yarn.

STEP 2: FOUNDATION CHAIN

Make a slip knot and place the slip knot onto the crochet hook.

Begin by making a foundation chain.  To do this, chain 40.  If you do not know how to make a chain stitch click the link to watch our tutorial.

If you are left-handed, we also have left-handed crochet tutorials.

STEP 3: MAKING LOOP CLOSURE

This necklace has a bead and loop clasp as a closure.  After chaining the 40, it is time to make a loop for the bead and loop clasp.  This loop should be just large enough to go over the bead.  

To make the loop, slip stitch in the 4th chain from the hook.

STEP 4: CROCHETING

Single crochet in the next two chains.
Time to add a bead by doing a beaded single crochet.  Begin by inserting the hook into the next chain and pulling up a loop.  You now have two loops on the hook.  Move the bead up close to the hook as you see in the above picture.
Yarn over and draw it through both loops.
The first bead has been added.  Next, crochet *two single crochet, one beaded crochet*. Repeat between *s to end of row.

Do you want a tutorial on how to do the beaded single crochet? Click the link for a complete video and photo tutorial. 

STEP 5: ENDING

At the end of the row, make a loop and cut the yarn.

Insert the tail of the yarn into the loop and pull it tight.

STEP 6: WEAVING TAIL

Finally, thread the yarn tails onto a yarn needle and weave the tails into the necklace.
You're done! 

When you put the necklace on the doll, just put it around her neck and insert the bead into the loop.

I hope you're inspired to make your doll some beaded necklaces.  There are so many colors of yarn that you can make one matching every outfit. 

FREE BEADED CROCHET NECKLACE PATTERN:

STITCH GUIDE:
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Crochet
Bsc = Beaded Single Crochet
Sl = slip stitch
Slip Knot

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1. Thread the yarn onto a yarn needle and string 12 beads onto the yarn.

Step 2. Make a slip knot and place the slip knot onto the crochet hook.

Step 3. Begin by making a foundation chain.  To do this, ch 40.

Step 4. This necklace has a bead and loop clasp as a closure.   To form the loop closure, sl in the 4th chain from the hook.

Step 5. Then *sc2, bsc*.  Repeat between *s to end of row.

Step 6. At the end of the row, cut yarn, insert it in the loop and pull tight.

Step 7. Weave tails into the necklace.

Thank you so much for visiting and reading about our beaded necklace for an 18-inch doll. 

Have a wonderful day!

HERE IS ANOTHER DOLL NECKLACE TUTORIAL.

18-inch doll Infinity Scarf/Necklace - This necklace is made with t-shirt yarn.

Below are links for purchasing supplies to make this beaded necklace project and also some additional fun DIY doll crafts.