Embrace nature’s elegance with this beautiful crocheted floral necklace. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to any outfit, this piece features delicate flowers and leaves in soft, harmonious tones. Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to elevate your everyday style, this unique accessory is sure to turn heads and spark conversations.
Craft Your Own Timeless Botanical Jewelry
Discover the joy of creating a unique, wearable art piece. This pattern guides you through making each intricate flower and leaf, allowing you to customize colors and arrangement to match your personal aesthetic. It’s a rewarding project that results in a stunning, lightweight necklace, perfect as a gift or a cherished addition to your own jewelry collection, celebrating the beauty of handcrafted artistry.
Crochet thread or fine mercerized cotton yarn (e.g., Aunt Lydia’s Fashion 3 or similar) in:
Color A: Sage Green
Color B: Cream/Light Beige
Color C: Light Brown/Taupe
1.75mm or 2.0mm crochet hook
Small faux pearls (approx. 4mm-6mm)
Tapestry needle
Small jewelry clasp (e.g., lobster clasp)
Matching sewing thread and needle (for pearls)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
MR: magic ring
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: fasten off
Rnd: Round
Instructions
Notes: All pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Join rounds with a sl st to the first st. Leave a long tail for sewing when indicated.
Small Flower (3 Petals) – Make 3-4 (Mix of Color Combinations)
Center (Color B):
Rnd 1: Start with MR, ch 1, 6 sc into MR. Pull ring tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc)
FO Color B.
Petals (Color A or C):
Attach petal color to any sc from Rnd 1 of the center.
*[Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] into the same sc. Sl st into the next sc.* Repeat * to * 3 times. (3 petals)
FO, weave in ends.
Medium Flower (5 Petals) – Make 4-5 (Mix of Color Combinations)
Center (Color B):
Rnd 1: Start with MR, ch 1, 10 sc into MR. Pull ring tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 sc)
FO Color B.
Petals (Color A or C):
Attach petal color to any sc from Rnd 1 of the center.
*[Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st] into the same sc. Skip 1 sc, sl st into the next sc.* Repeat * to * 5 times. (5 petals)
FO, weave in ends.
Solid Flower (5 Petals) – Make 2-3 (Color B or C)
Rnd 1: Start with MR, ch 1, 10 sc into MR. Pull ring tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (10 sc)
Rnd 2 (Petals): *Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st* into the same sc. Sl st into the next sc. Repeat * to * 5 times. (5 petals)
FO, weave in ends.
Leaf – Make 6-8 (Mix of Color A and C)
Ch 8.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in last ch. (working up one side of the chain)
Ch 1 (this forms the tip), turn to work along the other side of the starting chain.
Hdc in the same st (as the last hdc of the first side), dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st in last st.
Sl st to the starting point of the leaf.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Necklace Assembly
1. Create the Necklace Base Chain:
Using Color B (Cream/Light Beige), ch 60-70 (or to desired length, ensuring enough space for the decorated section).
FO, leaving a long tail at both ends.
2. Arrange and Attach Elements:
Lay out your crocheted flowers and leaves in an appealing arrangement along the central portion of the base chain. Refer to the image for inspiration on placement and color balance. Typically, the heaviest cluster is at the very center front.
Using your tapestry needle and the long tails, carefully sew each flower and leaf securely to the base chain. You can also use small slip stitches to join them directly to the chain as you crochet if preferred, but sewing offers more flexibility in arrangement.
3. Add Pearls:
Using matching sewing thread and a fine needle, sew a faux pearl into the center of approximately 5-7 chosen flowers. Distribute them evenly throughout the design.
4. Attach Clasp:
Using the remaining long tails at the ends of the base chain, securely attach one part of your jewelry clasp (e.g., the lobster clasp itself) to one end and the jump ring (or chain extension) to the other end. Reinforce with a few knots and weave in remaining ends neatly.
Your beautiful crocheted floral necklace is now complete!
