Embrace a touch of whimsical elegance with this delightful crochet flower choker! Featuring a delicate lace-like base adorned with sweet pastel blossoms, this accessory is perfect for adding a romantic, vintage-inspired flair to any outfit. Customize the length and colors to create a unique piece that truly reflects your style. A beautiful project for intermediate crocheters.
Craft Your Own Whimsical Floral Accessory
Unlock your creativity and fashion a bespoke accessory that’s sure to turn heads. This handmade choker offers a personalized touch, making it a perfect gift or a lovely addition to your own jewelry collection. Its versatile design pairs wonderfully with casual wear or dresses up a special occasion outfit, adding charm and a unique statement.
Foundation Chain: CH 68 (or to your desired choker length, ensuring the final SC count in Row 1 is a multiple of 3 minus 1, e.g., 67 for 22 flower spaces).
Row 1 (SC Base): SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across. (67 SC). CH1, turn.
Row 2 (Mesh): SC in first SC. *CH2, SK 2 SC, SC in next SC*. REP from * across (you will end with an SC in the last SC of the previous row). (23 SC ‘posts’, 22 CH2 spaces). CH1, turn.
Row 3 (Mesh): SC in first SC. *CH2, SC in next SC (working into the SC of the previous row)*. REP from * across. (23 SC ‘posts’, 22 CH2 spaces). CH1, turn.
Row 4 (Mesh): SC in first SC. *CH2, SC in next SC*. REP from * across. (23 SC ‘posts’, 22 CH2 spaces). CH1, turn.
Row 5 (Mesh): SC in first SC. *CH2, SC in next SC*. REP from * across. (23 SC ‘posts’, 22 CH2 spaces). CH1, turn.
Row 6 (Mesh): SC in first SC. *CH2, SC in next SC*. REP from * across. (23 SC ‘posts’, 22 CH2 spaces). CH1, turn.
Row 7 (Top Edge Base): SC in first SC, 2 SC in each CH2 space, SC in each SC across. (You should have 67 SC). FO.
Adding Flowers (Pastel Pink, Blue, Yellow Yarns)
You will work these flowers into the CH2 spaces of Row 4 of your mesh band. Alternate colors: Pink, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Yellow, etc.
With an accent color (e.g., Pastel Pink), join yarn with a SL ST into the first CH2 space of Row 4.
Petal 1: (CH2, 2DC, CH2, SL ST) into the same CH2 space.
Petal 2-5: Repeat Petal 1 four more times, working each set of (CH2, 2DC, CH2, SL ST) into the same CH2 space. You should have 5 petals forming a small flower.
SL ST into the base of the petals to secure. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in ends.
Repeat for each remaining CH2 space in Row 4, alternating Pastel Blue and Pastel Yellow for subsequent flowers.
Scalloped Edging (Light Beige Yarn)
You will work the edging along both long edges of the choker.
Top Edge: Join Light Beige yarn with a SL ST to the first SC of Row 7. CH1, SC in the same ST. *SK 1 ST, ([2DC, CH1, 2DC] in next ST), SK 1 ST, SC in next ST*. REP from * across the row. You may need to adjust the last repeat to fit evenly. FO.
Bottom Edge: Join Light Beige yarn with a SL ST to the first unused loop of the foundation chain (corresponding to the start of Row 1). CH1, SC in the same ST. *SK 1 ST, ([2DC, CH1, 2DC] in next ST), SK 1 ST, SC in next ST*. REP from * across the foundation chain. Adjust the last repeat to fit evenly. FO.
Ties (Light Beige Yarn)
At one end of the choker, join Light Beige yarn with a SL ST to the corner of the mesh band. CH 40 (or desired length for tying). FO.
Repeat for the other end of the choker.
Finishing
Weave in all remaining loose ends securely with a yarn needle. Your beautiful crochet flower choker is now complete!
