Adorn your neckline with timeless beauty! This exquisite crocheted lace floral necklace, featuring delicate leaves and shimmering pearls, adds a touch of vintage elegance to any outfit. Perfect for weddings, special occasions, or simply elevating your everyday style, this pattern guides you through creating a stunning accessory that’s sure to impress.
Craft Your Own Statement Piece: A Guide to Handmade Elegance
There’s something uniquely special about handmade jewelry. This pattern allows you to craft a personalized heirloom, choosing colors that perfectly match your wardrobe or a special event. The intricate design, blending soft lavender and cream hues with lustrous pearls, creates a piece that is both sophisticated and a true work of art.
Crochet Thread, Size 10, in Soft Lavender (approx 50 yds)
Crochet Thread, Size 10, in Ecru (approx 50 yds)
Steel Crochet Hook 1.5mm (US size 7 or 8)
1 large pearl (approx 6-8mm) for center flower
Approx 10-12 small pearls (approx 3-4mm) for accents
Jewelry clasp with jump rings
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and matching thread (for attaching pearls/clasp)
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
MR – Magic Ring
Instructions
This pattern is worked by creating individual motifs and then joining them together to form the necklace. Pay close attention to color changes and placement for the desired aesthetic.
Motifs
Small Leaf Motif (Make 12 in Soft Lavender, 12 in Ecru)
Row 1: Ch 7.
Row 2: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, working along the opposite side of the starting chain: sl st in first st, sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st in last st. Fasten off, leaving a tail for joining.
Medium Leaf Motif (Make 8 in Soft Lavender, 8 in Ecru)
Row 1: Ch 9.
Row 2: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, sl st in base of same last ch. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, working along the opposite side of the starting chain: sl st in first st, sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last st, sl st in last st. Fasten off, leaving a tail for joining.
5-Petal Flower Motif (Make 1 in Ecru, 2 in Soft Lavender)
Round 1: Make a MR. Ch 1 (does not count as st).
Round 2: (Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in MR. *Sl st into ring, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in MR.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times for a total of 5 petals. Sl st to first sc to join. Pull MR tight. Fasten off, leaving a tail for joining.
Small Bud Motif (Make 4-6 in Soft Lavender, 4-6 in Ecru)
Round 1: Make a MR. Ch 1. Work 5 sc into MR. Sl st to first sc to join. Pull MR tight. Fasten off, leaving a tail. This creates a small base for a pearl.
Assembly
The necklace is assembled by carefully joining the motifs. Refer to the image for placement. It’s recommended to lay out your motifs before joining to visualize the final shape.
Central Flower: Take the Ecru 5-Petal Flower. Using sewing thread and needle, sew the large pearl into the center of this flower. This is your central focal point.
First Layer of Leaves: Attach 4-5 Medium Lavender Leaves around the central Ecru flower, joining them by slip stitching or sewing their bases together to the back of the flower, forming a fan shape.
Adding Side Flowers: Attach one Soft Lavender 5-Petal Flower to each side of the central cluster (where the leaves meet the central flower). Sew a small pearl into the center of each of these lavender flowers.
Branching Out with Leaves:
Continue building outwards from the central cluster. Join Medium Ecru Leaves, then Medium Lavender Leaves, then alternating Small Ecru and Small Lavender Leaves.
Work symmetrically on both sides to create the desired V-shape of the necklace. Join motifs by slip stitching to adjacent motifs or by carefully sewing them together at their edges/bases using the yarn tails.
Integrating Buds: Intersperse the Small Bud Motifs (with small pearls sewn into their centers) among the leaves, especially where branches meet or to fill small gaps, as seen in the image. Alternate colors of buds and pearls.
Finishing the Neckband: Once the main decorative element is complete and shaped, attach a length of ch sts (or a row of sc) to each end of the necklace, long enough to go around your neck comfortably. Ensure these lengths are equal.
Attaching Clasp: Attach one half of the jewelry clasp to one end of the chain, and the other half to the other end using jump rings. Securely weave in all remaining yarn tails.
Tip: For a more secure and flat finish, blocking the individual motifs before assembly can be beneficial, especially for the leaves.
