How to Make Necklaces: 4 Quick and Easy Jewelry Patterns

What with all the responsibilities of day-to-day life, it can be hard to find time for doing the things you love, especially for us crafters. Your hobbies get lost in all the hustle and bustle, and before you know it, your DIY to-do list has grown a mile long. Well not anymore! It's important to carve out some "me" time from your hectic schedule to relax and create, and with this little collection of quick and easy necklace patterns, making time for your favorite hobby has become easier than ever! We've collected four jewelry tutorials that teach you how to make necklaces of all kinds in this fabulous jewelry-making roundup. Each one of these free jewelry patterns uses a different jewelry-making technique, so all your main bases are covered! Whether you're looking for a chainmaille pattern, a wire-wrapping tutorial, a metal-stamping project, or a simple stringing pattern, you'll find a necklace design to fit your needs in this convenient collection.

All of these DIY necklaces are such quick and simple projects, you can easily whip up one (or more!) in one sitting. We've created this jewelry pattern roundup for you busy beaders who can't seem to find the time for making jewelry, so you can bet each one of these DIY necklaces is a quick and easy design that you can make in an evening or less. There's no reason you have to sacrifice the hobby you love because of time constraints! Learn how to make necklaces that are super simple but still super chic with these free jewelry patterns. Relax with one of these easy necklaces tonight!

How to Make Necklaces: 4 Quick and Easy Jewelry Patterns

Chainmaille Pattern: Colorful Jump Ring Choker

This easy peasy chainmaille necklace pattern is perfect for those just starting out with chainmaille, or for those who are simply looking for a no-fuss project to curl up with on a weeknight. Learn how to make necklaces from colorful jump rings that you've formed yourself with these easy-to-follow necklace instructions. DIY necklaces like this are the perfect quick and easy project if you feel like working with jump rings but don't have the time for a more elaborate chainmaille pattern.

Wirework Tutorial: DIY Bird's Nest Necklace

Learn how to make beaded necklaces that look like darling little birds' nests with these easy necklace instructions. A bird's nest necklace is one of the quickest and easiest ways to work with wire-wrapping techniques. Simply wrap up a few focal beads in a halo of wire for a cute and quirky piece you'll be proud to wear. See? There's no reason quick and easy jewelry can't be super cute!

Metal Stamping Project: Metal Charm Necklace

You'll need a few basic metal-forming tools for this stamped metal necklace project, but the results are so worth it! Don't be intimidated by the techniques; once you see these necklace instructions, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to create your own awesome metal-stamped jewelry. Learn how to make necklaces with tons of detail and texture using this free tutorial.

Stringing Pattern: Stash Buster Multi-Strand Bead Necklace

When it comes to quick and easy jewelry patterns, it doesn't get any simpler than stringing! This pretty multi-strand necklace design is a great project for keeping your hands busy while you relax on the couch watching TV. Once you get in the rhythm of stringing beads, you'll have a fabulous new necklace in no time!

If you love these DIY necklaces, be sure to check out our 12 Free Jewelry Projects to Make This Evening eBook. Find the full tutorials for the projects you see above with complete, step-by-step necklace instructions; plus, find eight more quick and easy free jewelry patterns that can be made in an evening. Even the busiest of beaders can find time to make jewelry with this collection of free jewelry patterns!