Embrace elegance with our Exquisite Lace Crochet Choker pattern, a stunning accessory featuring intricate teal and beige details. This DIY statement necklace transforms delicate crochet thread into a wearable piece of art, perfect for adding a touch of bohemian chic or refined grace to any outfit. Create a unique, handmade treasure that will surely turn heads.
Crafting Elegance: The Allure of a Hand-Crocheted Statement Piece
There’s an unmatched satisfaction in wearing something you’ve created with your own hands. This lace choker isn’t just an accessory; it’s a testament to your skill and creativity. Its ornate design, blending vibrant teal with soft beige, offers a versatile look that can elevate a casual daytime ensemble or complement an evening gown, making it a truly unique addition to your jewelry collection.
Crochet Thread, Size 10 (approx. 100 yards each): Dark Teal (Color A), Beige (Color B)
Steel Crochet Hook, 1.5mm (or size to achieve delicate lace)
Small Seed Beads (2mm): Clear, Aqua, and Silver-lined (approx. 50-70 total)
Small Clasp (Lobster or Hook & Eye)
Tapestry Needle
Fine Beading Needle (for attaching beads)
Matching Sewing Thread (for beads)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
picot: (ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook)
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
rep: repeat
FO: finish off
Instructions
This pattern is worked in sections, primarily from the top down, with motifs joined as you go. Work with a tight tension for a crisp lace finish.
Choker Band Foundation (Color A: Dark Teal)
Row 1 (Base Chain): Ch 150 (or desired length to fit snugly around your neck, ensuring an even number of repeats for the pattern), plus ch 3 (counts as 1st dc).
Row 2: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in first dc, *ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * across. You should have a series of loops. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: (Working along the edge of the ch-3 loops) Sc in first sc, *ch 2, (dc, picot, dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 2, sc in next sc; rep from * across. FO Color A.
Choker Lower Edging (Color B: Beige & Color A: Dark Teal)
Rejoin Color B with a sl st to the opposite side of the starting chain of Row 1.
Row 5 (Beige): Ch 1, sc evenly across the bottom edge of Row 1. FO Color B.
Row 6 (Teal Border): Rejoin Color A to the beginning of Row 5 (Beige). Ch 1, sc in first sc. *[Ch 3, sk 2 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next sc, ch 3, sk 2 sc], sc in next sc; rep from * across. This creates a scalloped base for the first tier. FO Color A.
First Tier Lace – Small Heart/Teardrop Motifs (Color B: Beige & Color A: Dark Teal)
These motifs are worked individually and then joined as you go, attaching to the previous row.
Small Heart/Teardrop Motif (Make approx. 15-20, adjusting for choker length – Color B)
Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, ch 2. Rep around once more (total 2 sets of 6 dcs separated by ch 2). Sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first 3 dc, (sc, picot, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next 6 dc, (sc, picot, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next 3 dc, sl st to first sc. FO Color B.
Joining First Tier:
Rejoin Color A to the first ch-3 space of Row 6 (Teal Border). Ch 1.
Work 1 sc. *Ch 5, join a completed Small Heart/Teardrop Motif by (sc, picot, sc) in one of its picot loops. Ch 5, sc in the next ch-3 space of Row 6. Rep from * across, joining motifs evenly. Ensure the motifs are facing the correct direction. FO Color A.
Second Tier Lace – Large Floral & Leaf Motifs (Color A: Dark Teal & Color B: Beige)
These larger motifs are also worked individually and joined to the first tier.
Large Floral & Leaf Motif (Make approx. 8-10, adjusting for choker length – starting with Color A)
Central Flower (Color A): Ch 5, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st. *Sk 1 sc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sc; rep from * 4 more times (6 petals). Sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 3 (Beige center, optional): Change to Color B. Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-2 space around, working (sc, picot, sc) in each ch-2 space. FO Color B. (This creates the beige accent in the center of the teal flower).
Leaf Edging (Color A): Rejoin Color A to any sc of Round 3.
*(Ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot), ch 2, sk 2 sc, sl st in next sc); rep from * around for a total of 6 leaf points. Incorporate small seed beads (clear or aqua) into the picots of some leaf points by stringing a bead before the sl st. FO Color A.
Joining Second Tier:
Rejoin Color A to a central point of the First Tier Lace (e.g., a ch-5 loop between motifs).
Work 1 sc. *Ch 7, join a completed Large Floral & Leaf Motif by (sc, picot, sc) in one of its leaf points. Ch 7, sc in the next central point of the First Tier Lace (e.g., a ch-5 loop between motifs). Rep from * across, ensuring even spacing. FO Color A.
Attaching Beads & Finishing
Using a fine beading needle and matching sewing thread, sew additional seed beads (silver-lined or aqua) onto various points of the lace, particularly the tips of the beige heart motifs and within the teal floral motifs, mirroring the image.
Attach your chosen clasp to each end of the Choker Band Foundation.
Weave in all remaining loose ends securely with a tapestry needle.
Block your necklace gently to shape and open up the lace pattern.
