Embrace the freshness of spring and summer with this exquisite crochet floral lace necklace. Handcrafted with delicate petals and intricate lace, this accessory adds a touch of whimsical elegance to any outfit. Perfect for gifting or adorning yourself with a unique, handmade treasure, this pattern will guide you to create your own wearable garden.
Craft Your Own Garden of Wearable Art
There’s something truly special about a handmade piece of jewelry. This floral lace necklace isn’t just an accessory; it’s a statement of personal style and the joy of creation. Each carefully crocheted flower and intricate lace detail comes together to form a unique garment that reflects your artistry. Add a touch of bespoke charm to your wardrobe with a necklace as individual as you are.
Small seed beads (clear iridescent, approx. 20-30 beads) – threaded onto Light Teal and Sage Green yarns before starting
Fine sewing needle (for beads, if not pre-threaded)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Small jewelry clasp (lobster claw or toggle)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
MR: magic ring
FO: finish off
st(s): stitch(es)
sk: skip
picot: (ch 3, sl st in 1st ch)
Instructions
Gauge: Not critical for this project, but aim for tight stitches to maintain shape.
Lace Necklace Base (Light Teal & Sage Green)
Thread approximately 15 seed beads onto your Light Teal thread and 15 onto your Sage Green thread before starting. You will slide them into place as you crochet. The base is worked in sections, connecting as you go to form the wavy shape.
Start (Light Teal): Ch 100. (This forms the initial backbone. Adjust length for desired necklace circumference.)
Section 1 (Light Teal – along first half of chain):
Work along one side of the ch: (Ch 5, sk 3 chs, sc in next ch, picot, sk 3 chs, sc in next ch) repeat 5-7 times for the front decorative section. This creates a wavy edge.
Continue with (ch 3, sk 2 chs, sc in next ch) for the plain back neck section.
Section 2 (Sage Green – along other half of chain, connecting):
Join Sage Green yarn to the other side of your initial Ch 100.
Work along this side, creating a mirror image or slightly different lacy pattern. Where the front decorative sections meet, sl st into a loop from Section 1 to connect the two layers.
(Ch 5, sk 3 chs, sc in next ch, slide 1 bead to hook, picot with bead [ch 3, sl st into 1st ch], sk 3 chs, sc in next ch) repeat 5-7 times, connecting to Light Teal loops with sl sts at points to interlock.
Continue with (ch 3, sk 2 chs, sc in next ch) for the plain back neck section. FO.
Refinement (Light Teal & Sage Green): Along the decorative front sections, you can add small clusters (e.g., 3 dc in a ch-sp) or additional picots with beads in the remaining gaps or along the outer edges to fill in and create a denser, more organic look, as seen in the image. Alternate colors organically, carrying yarn if needed.
Crochet Flowers (Make various quantities in Pale Pink, Sky Blue, Mint Green)
Make 5-6 in each color. For some Mint Green and Sky Blue flowers, add a small yellow center.
Flower Petals:
Using desired flower color, create a MR.
Ch 2 (does not count as st), 10 dc into MR. Join with sl st to first dc.
(Ch 2, 3 tr in next dc, ch 2, sl st in next dc) repeat 5 times total to form 5 petals.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Yellow Center (Optional for some flowers):
With Bright Yellow yarn, create a MR.
Sc 5 into MR. Join with sl st to first sc. FO.
Sew this small yellow circle to the center of a finished flower using the yarn needle.
Crochet Leaves (Make approx. 15-20 in Sage Green)
Using Sage Green yarn, ch 8.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in last ch.
Ch 1, turn. Work back down the other side of the starting chain: Sl st in first hdc, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st in last st.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Arrange your crocheted flowers and leaves along the wider, lacy front section of your necklace base, experimenting with placement until you are happy with the design. Try to mimic the natural, clustered look in the image.
Using your yarn needle and the long tails, carefully sew each flower and leaf securely to the lace base. Weave in all loose ends.
Attach a jewelry clasp to each end of the necklace band (the thinner, plain sc section or where you ended your lace).
Add any additional seed beads by sewing them onto the lace base for extra sparkle, if desired.
