Victorian Teacup Crochet Earrings Free Pattern
Victorian Teacup Crochet Earrings Free Pattern
Introduction
These tiny Victorian teacup earrings are a sweet little project for anyone who loves thread crochet and miniature things. Each earring is a cream half-sphere cup sitting on a burnt orange saucer, with a cinnamon brown rim, a delicate chain handle, and a hanging loop for the ear wire. They work up quickly in lace-weight cotton thread with a 2 mm steel hook, so they are a lovely way to use up small amounts of thread. The finished pair is light, dainty, and just 2 inches long including the ear wire, making them a charming gift or a special accessory for tea lovers.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Lace (0) weight / size 10 crochet thread, cotton. Color A cream: about 8 yd per pair. Color B burnt orange: about 6 yd per pair. Color C cinnamon brown: about 2 yd per pair.
- Hook: 2 mm steel hook (US 4 steel).
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, two ear wires, optional fabric stiffener.
- Finished size: 2" long including ear wire; cup 0.5" tall x 0.6" wide; saucer 0.75" diameter.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- inc – increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec – decrease (work 2 sc together into 1 stitch)
- MR – magic ring
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
Gauge
9 sc x 10 rnds = 1" in sc worked in the round with thread held single. Check your gauge by working a small swatch in the round and measuring a 1" section before starting.
Tips Before You Start
- Thread crochet is small work, so use good light and take breaks to rest your eyes and hands.
- Keep your tension even and snug; loose stitches make the tiny cup lose its shape.
- Leave the tails mentioned in the pattern (6" on the saucer, 4" on the handle) so you have enough thread for sewing later.
- Make both earrings at the same time, step by step, so they match in size and tension.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cup (make 2, Color A)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnds 4-6: sc in each st around (18 sts).
Rnd 7: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 8: sc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 9: dec x6 (6 sts). Sl st to close, fasten off, and weave the tail inside the cup.
Saucer (make 2, Color B)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts). Sl st in first sc, fasten off leaving a 6" tail.
Rim (make 2, Color C)
Rnd 1: Join C in any saucer st, ch 1, sc in each st around (24 sts), sl st to first sc, fasten off.
Handle (make 2, Color A)
Row 1: Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (5 sts), fasten off leaving a 4" tail.
Hanging Loop (make 2, Color B)
Loop: Join B at top center of cup Rnd 1, ch 8, sl st back into the same st, fasten off.
Edging (make 2, Color B)
Rnd 1: With B, sc evenly around the saucer outer edge (24 sts), sl st to first sc, fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
For each earring, whipstitch the cup base to the center of the saucer using the A tail, with the cup opening facing up. Sew the handle ends to the cup side at Rnd 5 and Rnd 7, curving the handle outward. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side. Block lightly, and stiffen the saucer with fabric stiffener if you like. Once dry, attach an ear wire to the hanging loop. Repeat for the second earring.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the spice tones for pastel thread for a softer, springtime look.
- Add a tiny embroidered dot of color inside the cup to suggest tea.
- Use a small bead or jump ring between the hanging loop and ear wire for extra movement.
