Lover's Eye Necklace

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Lover's Eye Necklace

Lover's Eye Necklace
Lovers Eye Necklace

"In 1785, Prince George or Wales commissioned a tiny portrait of his eye and sent it to his beloved, Maria Anne Fitzherbert, to convince her to marry him. It worked, and they were married shortly thereafter. The Prince then commissioned a portrait of Fitzherbert's eye so that he might have her with him all the time. The tiny portraits became popular in England in the late 18th century. Some commissioned them as a token of affection for their lover, and others used them as a memento of a departed family member. You can crochet your own lover's eye for a necklace or brooch. This simple pattern takes only an evening to complete and measures approximately 2” wide by 1.25” tall. Skill level: Easy Materials: #10 crochet cotton yarn 4 yards tan 2 yards white 3 yards blue (or desired eye color) 1 yard black Size 7 steel crochet hook Crewel needle 28, 4-mm pearl beads Small piece of tan felt Jump ring and chain for necklace or pin for brooch"

Intermediate

Crochet Hook7 or 1.65 mm hook (steel)

Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.

Finished Size2” wide by 1.25” tall

Materials List

  • #10 crochet cotton
  • Size 7 steel hook
  • tan felt for backing
  • crewel needle
  • 4-mm pearl beads
  • jump ring and chain

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