The Linda Lanyard

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One of the best parts of crocheting is giving a homemade gift to someone who really appreciates it! I love giving crochet gifts to my loved ones at Christmas time but I'm never thinking about it until now- which is kind of late... It's really hard to find things to make that don't take a lot of time and effort if you're behind the 8 ball, like me!

Landon's mom wears an ID badge at her school and needed a new lanyard- and I love me a crochet request. All you need is some crochet thread and a clasp and you got yourself a stylish lanyard! It is the perfect gift for that person in your life that has to carry keys or an ID badge for work- and it's pretty quick to make. Dress it up with a little pin or button on the bottom- I bought an apple pin for Linda since she's a teacher :)

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Happy Crocheting!

~Dana

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Here's the Darling Dana Designs Original Pattern:

Materials:

• Thread- Super Fine (Weight 1) I used Aunt Lydias Crochet Thread Fashion 3 in Black <-- Get yours here!

• Size 3.5 MM Hook

• Yarn Needle

• Clasp- I used Hildie & Jo Lobster Clasps <-- Get yours here!

Pattern:

Ch 190

Sl st to attach to clasp.

R1: SC in each stitch across, turn.

R2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn.

R3: Ch 1, sc in next 2 stitches, *ch 4, sk 2 sp, sc in next 3 stitches; rep from * to last 4 stitches, ch 4, sk 2 sp, sc in next 2 stitches, turn.

R4: Ch 1, sc in next sc, *5 sc in ch spaces, sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc; rep from * to end.

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Finish off.

Attach other side with a slip stitch to the clasp. **Ensure your lanyard isn't twisted before attaching. Be sure to slip stitch the two ends together at the bottom so that they don't slip apart.