Bow Tie Necklace by Shelby Allaho

Bow Tie Necklace

Crochet
May 2016
Lace ?
1.5 mm
1.75 mm
50 yards (46 m)
Bow measures 4 3/8" (11.5 cm) wide × 1 5/8" (4 cm) and 15½" (39.5 cm) around the neck.
US
English

Add flair to any simple neckline with this modern interpretation of filet crochet. A fun and satisfying project for crocheters who are new
to the filet technique, this project will also satisfy those who already love to crochet jewelry. Make a fully crocheted version or accent
the bow with actual chains that are attached with jump rings.

Finished Measurements
Bow measures 4 3/8” (11.5 cm) wide × 1 5/8”(4 cm) and 15½“ (39.5 cm) around the neck.

Yarn
Fingering weight (#1 Super fine).
Shown here: Red Heart Fashion Crochet Thread (93% mercerized cotton/ 7% metallic; 100 yd 91m): “Silver” (MC or CC), “Gold” (MC or CC), one skein of each color, or one skein of either color.

Hooks
Size 7 (1.50 mm) and Size 4 (1.75 mm) steel crochet hooks. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle; rust proof pins. For the chain version: 30½“ (77.5 cm) chain; 6 jump rings, necklace clasp; nail clippers for cutting chain, pliers to open and close the jump rings

Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this project.