Adorn yourself with the timeless beauty of this handcrafted crochet floral necklace. Featuring delicate lace motifs in soft cream and pastel pink, this accessory adds a touch of vintage elegance to any outfit. Perfect for special occasions or to elevate your everyday style, this pattern guides you through creating your own exquisite piece of wearable art.
Craft Your Own Statement Piece
Creating this crochet floral necklace allows you to personalize a stunning accessory that truly reflects your style. It makes a thoughtful, unique handmade gift for loved ones, showcasing your skill and affection. Enjoy the therapeutic process of bringing these beautiful floral and leaf motifs to life, resulting in a cherished piece of jewelry.
Fingering weight cotton yarn in Off-White/Cream (MC)
Fingering weight cotton yarn in Soft Pastel Pink (CC)
1.75mm crochet hook (or size suitable for fine lace work)
Small pearl beads (approximately 2-3mm, 5-7 pieces)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
BLO: back loop only
MC: Main Color (Off-White/Cream)
CC: Contrasting Color (Soft Pastel Pink)
MR: Magic Ring
Instructions
Main Large Flower (MC – Make 1)
Round 1: Start with MR. Ch 1, 10 sc into MR. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: *Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sc, ch 3, sl st in next sc.* Repeat 5 times around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Small Flower Motif (CC & MC – Make 3-4)
Round 1 (CC): Start with MR. Ch 1, 6 sc into MR. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2 (CC): *Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in next sc.* Repeat 6 times for 6 petals. Join with sl st. Fasten off CC.
Round 3 (MC): Join MC yarn to any sl st between petals. *Ch 1, sc into next ch-3 arch, 3 hdc in next dc, 3 hdc in next dc, sc in next ch-3 arch, ch 1, sl st in next sl st.* Repeat around. Fasten off.
Leaf Motif (MC – Make various sizes as needed for assembly)
Small Leaf: Ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. Fasten off.
Medium Leaf: Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch. Fasten off.
Trailing Vine Element (MC & CC with Beads – Make 1)
Stem (MC): Ch 35.
Leaves on Stem: Working back down the chain:
Section 1 (All MC): *Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch (small leaf made). Sl st in next 3 ch of main stem.* Repeat 3-4 times.
Section 2 (CC Tips with Beads): For the next 3-4 leaves, alternate between MC and CC. For the CC leaves, incorporate a bead:
CC Leaf with Bead: Join CC yarn to stem. Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch. Before completing last dc, thread a pearl bead onto the hook, then complete dc stitch around the bead. Sl st back into main stem.
MC Leaf: Follow Small Leaf instructions, attach to stem.
Continue until the desired length and density of leaves is achieved, ending with 2-3 CC leaves with beads at the very end. Fasten off.
Necklace Cord (MC – Make 1)
Make a foundation single crochet (FSC) chain of approximately 60-70 stitches (adjust for desired necklace length). Alternatively, Ch 61-71, then sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Sl st in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Arrange the components as shown in the image. The Main Large Flower typically sits on one side (e.g., lower left).
Cluster 2-3 Small Flower Motifs and a few Leaf Motifs around the Main Large Flower.
Attach one end of the Necklace Cord to this cluster.
Attach the other end of the Necklace Cord to the top of the Trailing Vine Element.
Carefully sew all the floral and leaf motifs together, and to the necklace cord, using your tapestry needle and MC yarn. Ensure all joins are secure but flexible. Weave in all loose ends.
