Elevate your style with this exquisite Emerald & Gold Crochet Lace Necklace. This stunning piece of wearable art combines delicate floral motifs and intricate lacy details, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit. Handcrafted with fine thread, this necklace is a true testament to the beauty of crochet. Follow our detailed pattern to create your own luxurious accessory that’s sure to turn heads.
Craft Your Own Statement Piece
Unleash your creativity and enjoy the rewarding process of crafting a unique statement necklace. This project allows you to practice delicate crochet techniques while producing a beautiful accessory that reflects your personal style. It makes a thoughtful handmade gift or a treasured addition to your own jewelry collection, bringing a touch of nature-inspired sophistication to any occasion.
Fine Crochet Thread, Size 10 (Shimmering Gold/Champagne)
Steel Crochet Hook, 1.5mm (or size to achieve desired drape)
Small Seed Beads (Matching green and gold/clear)
Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
Jewelry Pliers (optional, for clasp)
Necklace Clasp and Jump Rings (optional, if not just tying)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
picot: ch3, sl st in 1st ch
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd: round
FO: Fasten Off
Instructions
Small Flower Motif (Make 3 Gold, 3 Green)
Start with magic ring (or ch4, sl st to join).
Rnd 1: Ch1, 6 sc into ring, sl st to first sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: *Ch3, dc in next st, ch3, sl st in same st (petal made), sl st in next st; repeat from * 5 times. (6 petals)
FO. Weave in ends.
Medium Flower Motif (Make 2 Gold with Green Center, 2 Green with Gold Center)
Part 1: Flower Center (Contrasting Color – e.g., Green for Gold Flower)
Start with magic ring (or ch4, sl st to join).
Rnd 1: Ch1, 8 sc into ring, sl st to first sc. (8 sc)
FO. Weave in ends.
Part 2: Petals (Main Color – e.g., Gold)
Join main color thread to any sc of the flower center.
Rnd 1: *Ch4, tr in same st, tr in next st, ch4, sl st in same st (petal made), sl st in next st; repeat from * 3 times. (4 petals)
FO. Weave in ends. Optionally add a small bead in the very center before fastening off the center part.
Leaf Motif (Make 4 Small Green, 2 Medium Green, 2 Small Gold, 2 Medium Gold)
Small Leaf: Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Ch1, turn. Work down other side of chain: sc, hdc, dc in next 2 ch, hdc, sc. Sl st to first sc to join. FO.
Medium Leaf: Ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 5 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Ch1, turn. Work down other side of chain: sc, hdc, dc in next 5 ch, hdc, sc. Sl st to first sc to join. FO.
You can add a picot at the tip of any leaf for extra detail: after the last sc on one side, ch3, sl st back into the sc, then continue down the other side.
Necklace Assembly
Prepare Motifs: Once all flowers and leaves are made, lightly block them if desired to help them hold shape.
Main Necklace Strands (Green Thread): Create two long strands for the back of the neck. Each strand should be approximately 10-12 inches (or desired length for your neck size).
Method 1 (Simple Chain with Beads): Ch 100-120 stitches, sliding a gold seed bead onto the chain every 10-15 stitches.
Method 2 (Lace Chain with Beads): *Ch5, sc in 3rd ch from hook (forms a small loop)* repeat for desired length, incorporating gold beads by sliding them before making a sc or sl st. This will create a lacy, beaded chain similar to the upper part of the necklace in the image.
Assemble the Front Panel: Arrange the various flower and leaf motifs on a flat surface, mirroring the arrangement in the image. There’s a central drop section, and two larger side clusters.
Begin by connecting the larger motifs using sl sts or short chains (e.g., ch2, sl st). For the central flower with the dangling leaf, attach a gold medium leaf to the bottom petal of a green medium flower with gold center.
Strategically place the small seed beads onto your thread and incorporate them as you join smaller motifs, or into short connecting chains between motifs to mimic the beaded chains seen in the image. For instance, when joining two motifs, ch3, slide a bead, ch3, sl st into the next motif.
Gradually build up the clusters, ensuring a flowing and organic look.
Attach Main Strands to Front Panel: Once the front decorative panel is assembled, securely attach the ends of your two main necklace strands to the top edges of the assembled motif clusters, using sl sts or sc. Ensure the attachment points are strong.
Finishing: Weave in all remaining ends securely. Attach a clasp to the ends of the main necklace strands using jump rings and jewelry pliers if desired, or leave them as open ends to be tied.
