Yarn: Mercerized cotton yarn (Size 3 or 5, or sport-weight cotton yarn) in 2 to 3 colors (e.g., Pink and Off-White / Cream).
Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm.
Accessories:
Small faceted crystal beads.
1 large crystal teardrop prism for the bottom.
Thin craft chain or metallic wire to string the crystals inside the center.
Tapestry needle and scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
dc: Double crochet
sl st: Slip stitch
sp: Space
st(s): Stitch(es)
Written Instructions
Foundation Chain
Chain 80 to 100 loosely (adjust length according to desired spiral height).
Row 1: The Spiral Base
Work 2 dc into the 3rd ch from the hook.
Work 2 dc (or 3 dc for a tighter twist) into each chain across to the end.
(Increasing stitches in every chain creates the natural spiral twist).
Ch 3, turn your work.
Row 2: Wheel / Rosette Motifs
Work [1 dc, ch 2, skip 1 st, 1 dc] repeatedly across to form open grid spaces.
In each chain-2 space, work the spoke shell: 5 dc, ch 1, sl st into the next st to form rounded circular wheel petals along the edge.
Turn your work.
Row 3: Color Change & Decorative Edging
Join the second color (e.g., contrasting cream or soft pink).
Work 1 sc into each st around the outer rims of the circular motifs.
Add a picot stitch (ch 3, sl st into first ch) at the peak of each circle motif for a delicate, pointed lace finish.
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Assembly & Crystal Hanging
Top Hanging Loop: Attach yarn at the top tip, ch 40 to 50, and slip stitch back to form a sturdy hanging loop.
Center Chain: Suspend a jewelry chain or thread down through the core hollow center of the spiral.
Crystals: Attach small faceted crystal drops evenly spaced along the inner spiral length, and secure the large teardrop prism at the lowest center point.
