Shankh Necklace by Shyama Nivas

Shankh Necklace

Crochet
February 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
Not critical
4.5 mm
70 - 100 yards (64 - 91 m)
Free size
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A extremely easy one line pattern, has innumerable possibilities, and is easily varied for increased or decreased lengths.
This pattern is worked side to side, the first ‘row’ becoming a round, followed by row additions to add to the ‘body’ of the necklace. Increasing or decreasing the number of rows adds to your creativity and individuality.
This necklace has been inspired not just by the cute little conch shell or “Shankh” (शंख , śaṅkha) in Hindi), but also by this lovely lightly variegated yarn.

Skill Level : Easy (advanced beginner)

This pattern has been tested during the Ravellenics Games, using :

a) DK ply, Vardhaman Millenium , 30 g / 100 yds ; 4.5 mm crochet hook ;

b) Caron Simply Soft , about 66 yds ; F crochet hook ;
Comments :Clear instructions , good helpful photos , took about 2 1/2 hrs ; hope to make another with a different yarn and hook ;
Skill level by tester : Advanced beginner

c) Triskelion Taliesin DK Superwash BFL ; 57m ;4.5 mm hook ;
Comments : Clear instructions ; took about 4-5 hrs;
Skill level by tester ; Easy