Unleash your inner bohemian spirit with this stunning handcrafted crochet medallion necklace! Featuring intricate lacework, vibrant olive green accents, and delicate gold and chartreuse beads, this pattern creates a truly unique and elegant accessory. Perfect for adding a personalized flair to any outfit, this necklace is a joy to crochet and a pleasure to wear. Dive into the detailed instructions and craft your own wearable art today!
Craft Your Signature Style: The Allure of a Handcrafted Necklace
There’s something uniquely special about wearing a piece of jewelry made by your own hands. This crochet medallion necklace isn’t just an accessory; it’s a statement of your creativity and a reflection of bohemian elegance. It offers a subtle sparkle and intricate texture that mass-produced items simply can’t replicate, making it a perfect gift or a cherished addition to your personal collection.
B = Gold Bead (slip bead onto hook before working the next stitch)
Instructions
This beautiful necklace is worked in rounds for the central medallion, with separate pieces for the side motifs, dangling beads, and neck strap, all joined at the end.
Medallion Center (Cream & Olive Green)
With Cream Thread:
Rnd 1: In Magic Ring (MR), ch 1, 6 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times. Join with sl st. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times. Join with sl st. (30 sc)
FO Cream thread.
With Olive Green Thread:
Rnd 6: Attach green thread in any st from Rnd 5. Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times. Join with sl st. (36 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times. Join with sl st. (42 sc)
FO Green thread.
With Cream Thread (Inner Beaded Ring):
Rnd 8: Attach cream thread in any sc from Rnd 7. Ch 1, sc in same st. (B, sc in next st) rep 20 times. B, sc in last st. Join with sl st to first sc. (42 sc, 21 beads)
FO Cream thread.
Medallion Outer Lace Border (Cream & Gold Beads)
With Cream Thread:
Rnd 9: Attach cream thread to any sc from Rnd 8. Ch 1, sc in same st. (ch 3, sk 4 sts, sc in next st) rep 7 times. Ch 3, sk 4 sts, join with sl st to first sc. (8 ch-3 loops)
Rnd 10 (Main Points): Sl st into first ch-3 loop. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, B, dc, hdc, sc) in same ch-3 loop. *(ch 2, sl st into next sc, ch 2, (sc, hdc, dc, B, dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-3 loop)* rep 7 times. Ch 2, sl st into next sc, ch 2. Join with sl st to first sc. FO. (8 main beaded points)
Side Motifs (Make 2 – Cream & Gold Beads)
With Cream Thread:
Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 4 hdc in ring. *(ch 3, B, ch 3, 5 hdc in ring)* repeat 2 times. Ch 3, B, ch 3. Join with sl st to top of beg ch 2. FO. (3 small fan shapes with beaded loops)
Dangling Elements (Make 6 – Cream & Green Glass Beads)
With Cream Thread:
Ch 15. Slip a Green Glass Bead onto the thread and secure it with a tight knot close to the end of the chain. Ch 1. FO, leaving a 4-inch tail for attachment.
Necklace Strap (Make 2 – Cream)
With Cream Thread:
Ch 70 (adjust for desired length). Sl st in each ch back to the beginning. FO, leaving a 4-inch tail for attachment.
Assembly
Attach Dangling Elements: Using a tapestry needle, secure the top of each of the 6 dangling elements evenly spaced along the bottom 6 points or ch-2 spaces of Rnd 10 of the Medallion.
Attach Side Motifs: Attach one side motif to each side of the medallion, aligning with the 2nd-3rd points down from the top of the medallion.
Attach Necklace Straps: Secure one end of each Necklace Strap to the top point of each Side Motif. Weave in all remaining loose ends.
