Cameo Pin

Remember all of those old cameo pins set in a metal setting? Well here is a way to update an old look. Set in a crocheted setting. It would look great with any summer outfit. What a nice accent to wear with a business suit.

Materials Needed:
Small amount varigated size 10 crochet cotton. Knit Cro Sheen was used in the example.
Size 7 steel crochet hook
1 26mmx21mm cameo by "The Beadery" craft products.
Model Glue or Aleene's Thick Designer Tacky Glue
One ½" long pin back. Or Tie Tack.

Yarn Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 10sc = 1"
Finished Size: =1¼"x1½"
Skill Level: Easy

Instructions
RND 1: Ch 5, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, 5dc in ring. 3hdc in ring, 5dc in ring, 3hdc in ring. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3, dc in same st as slst. Work 2dc in each of the next 4 dc. (2 hdc in hdc. Hdc in next hdc, 2hdc in next hdc.) 2dc in each of the next 5 dc. Rep bet ( ) once. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch1, sc in same st as slst. 3dc in next st. *Sc in next st. 3dc in next st. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off and weave ends into work.

Assembly: Glue Cameo to right side center work. Glue pinback to back of crochet work. Or stitch pinback to back of crochet work first then glue cameo to center of front. Allow to dry completely before using.

Cameo Pin

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