This is a simple, easy, and quick necklace to crochet. This design was originally created to be a versatile way to wear interchangeable dichroic glass pendants.

I call this a ‘superpattern’ because it’s also a handy reference for getting started with a good combination of thread size, bead type, hook size, and color combo.

For this pattern I tried pairing every kind of thread size & type with every kind of seed bead and smallish beads I have, and include the results in this pattern. So, for future bead crochet projects I’ll start with the supplies info in this pattern to save me time.

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Skill level: Easy
Pattern abbreviations have been kept to a minimum.

These cords are lovely with or without a pendant, draped in different ways around the neck: single layer, knotted lariat, double strand, twisted doubled-up strand, decorative clasp as accent, wound around the wrist as a bracelet.

The original version in black is my most-used and most-noticed necklace. Dichroic glass looks fantastic with black, and crocheted black thread stays looking new for a very long time.

Bonus: based on my experiments with the five thread sizes, I’ve developed a variation of the main pattern that looks best for the largest and the smallest thread sizes (it’s included in this pattern).

Finished Dimensions
Pictured cords range from the light green #3 thread necklace at 21 inches (53 cm) to the pink #10 thread with clear beads in the most versatile length, 42 inches (107 cm) long. A bracelet length is mentioned in bead amounts for size #20 and #30 threads. This length is 13.5 to 14 inches (34-35.5 cm), wrapped twice around the wrist and then clasped.