Embrace timeless elegance with our exquisite Delicate Lace Crochet Necklace Pattern. This charming design features intricate lace work adorned with delicate pearls, creating a stunning accessory perfect for weddings, special occasions, or adding a touch of sophisticated handmade charm to your everyday attire. Craft a beautiful piece that reflects your unique style.
Adorn Yourself with Handcrafted Beauty
There’s a special magic in wearing a piece crafted by your own hands. This lace crochet necklace isn’t just an accessory; it’s a statement of artistry and personal style. Imagine pairing it with a simple dress for an elegant evening or adding a unique touch to your bridal ensemble. It also makes a thoughtful, cherished gift for someone special.
Crochet Pattern: Craft Your Own Elegance: Delicate Lace Crochet Necklace Pattern with Pearls
Materials
- Crochet Thread, Size 10, Off-White or Cream
- Steel Crochet Hook, 1.75 mm (US size 7)
- Small Pearl Beads (approx. 2-3mm), 10-12 pieces
- Small jewelry clasp (e.g., lobster clasp or spring ring clasp)
- Sewing needle (fine, for beads and clasp)
- Matching sewing thread
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sk: skip
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rep: repeat
- FO: fasten off
Instructions
This delicate necklace is worked in sections, beginning with the neckband and then building the lace body downwards. The lace pattern expands in a triangular shape.
Neckband
- Row 1: Ch 65 (adjust for desired length around neck, ensuring enough space for clasp). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (64 sc). Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. (64 sc). FO, leaving a 6-inch tail for sewing clasp later.
Lace Body (Worked onto the Neckband)
Find the center of your neckband. Count 15 sc from the left end and mark it (SM1). Count 15 sc from the right end and mark it (SM2). The lace body will be worked across the 34 sc between these markers.
Join off-white/cream thread with a sl st to the sc at SM1.
- Row 1 (Foundation Arches): Ch 1, sc in same st (SM1). *Ch 4, sk 3 sc, sc in next sc*. Repeat * to * 8 more times. (Total 9 ch-4 arches). End with sc in the sc at SM2. (34 sts covered). Turn.
- Row 2 (First Flower Row & Web Expansion): Ch 1, sc in first sc.
- Ch 3, sc in next ch-4 arch.
- Flower 1: (Sl st into next ch-4 arch, ch 2, 5 dc into arch, ch 2, sl st into arch).
- Ch 4, sc in next ch-4 arch.
- Flower 2: (Sl st into next ch-4 arch, ch 2, 5 dc into arch, ch 2, sl st into arch).
- Ch 4, sc in next ch-4 arch.
- Flower 3: (Sl st into next ch-4 arch, ch 2, 5 dc into arch, ch 2, sl st into arch).
- Ch 3, sc in next ch-4 arch.
- Row 3 (Bead & Web Expansion): Ch 1, sc in first sc.
- Ch 4, sc in next ch-3 arch.
- Ch 2, thread a pearl bead onto hook, sl st through bead to secure, ch 2, sc in the center of Flower 1 (top of middle dc). (Bead 1)
- Ch 5, sc in ch-4 arch between Flower 1 and Flower 2.
- Ch 2, thread a pearl bead onto hook, sl st through bead to secure, ch 2, sc in the center of Flower 2. (Bead 2)
- Ch 5, sc in ch-4 arch between Flower 2 and Flower 3.
- Ch 2, thread a pearl bead onto hook, sl st through bead to secure, ch 2, sc in the center of Flower 3. (Bead 3)
- Ch 4, sc in next ch-3 arch.
- Row 4 (Second Flower Row & Further Expansion): Ch 1, sc in first sc.
- Ch 5, sc in next ch-4 arch.
- Flower 4: (Sl st into the first large ch-5 arch, ch 2, 5 dc into arch, ch 2, sl st into arch).
- Ch 6, sc in ch-5 arch between Flower 1 and Flower 2’s bead sections.
- Ch 2, thread a pearl bead onto hook, sl st through bead to secure, ch 2, sc in ch-5 arch between Flower 2 and Flower 3’s bead sections. (Bead 4)
- Flower 5: (Sl st into the second large ch-5 arch, ch 2, 5 dc into arch, ch 2, sl st into arch).
- Ch 5, sc in next ch-4 arch.
- Row 5 (Bead & Web Refinement): Ch 1, sc in first sc.
- Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 arch.
- Ch 2, thread a pearl bead onto hook, sl st through bead to secure, ch 2, sc in the center of Flower 4. (Bead 5)
- Ch 6, sc in ch-6 arch between Flower 4 and Flower 5.
- Ch 2, thread a pearl bead onto hook, sl st through bead to secure, ch 2, sc in the center of Flower 5. (Bead 6)
- Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 arch.
- Row 6 (Third Flower Row & Widest Expansion): Ch 1, sc in first sc.
- Ch 6, sc in next ch-5 arch.
- Flower 6 (Center Flower): (Sl st into the large ch-6 arch, ch 2, 5 dc into arch, ch 2, sl st into arch).
- Ch 6, sc in next ch-5 arch.
- Row 7 (Final Web & Bead): Ch 1, sc in first sc.
- Ch 6, sc in next ch-6 arch.
- Ch 2, thread a pearl bead onto hook, sl st through bead to secure, ch 2, sc in the center of Flower 6. (Bead 7)
- Ch 6, sc in next ch-6 arch.
- Row 8 (Bottom Scallops): Ch 1, sl st in first sc.
- Ch 4, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) into next ch-6 arch.
- Ch 3, sl st into next sc.
- Ch 4, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) into next ch-6 arch.
Bottom Dangle
From the very center point of the last row (e.g., the sc directly below Flower 6, at the base of the middle scallop in Row 8), attach yarn with a sl st.
- Dangle Leaf 1: Ch 10. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch. (Forms a leaf-like shape, 5 sts).
- Dangle Leaf 2: Ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch. (Another leaf-like shape, 4 sts).
- Bead Drop 1: Ch 3. Thread a pearl bead onto the hook, sl st through the bead, ch 1. Sc into the 3rd ch from hook (before the bead). Sl st back down the chain to the base of Leaf 2. (Bead 8)
- Bead Drop 2: Ch 3. Thread a pearl bead onto the hook, sl st through the bead, ch 1. Sc into the 3rd ch from hook (before the bead). Sl st back down the chain to the original starting point of the dangle. (Bead 9)
FO, weave in all remaining loose ends securely.
Finishing
- Using a sewing needle and matching thread, securely attach the jewelry clasp to both ends of the neckband.
- Carefully block your finished necklace by gently dampening it and pinning it to shape on a foam board. Allow to dry completely to open up the lace pattern and ensure it lays flat and beautifully.