Columbine choker or v neck collar by LoisLeigh Anderson

Columbine choker or v neck collar

Crochet
August 2012
Thread ?
8 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in half double crochet - United States abbreviations
2.25 mm (B)
10 - 60 yards (9 - 55 m)
US
English
This pattern is available for $6.49 USD buy it now

Now you can make this crochet choker pattern of colorful Columbine flowers showing both the front view and side view of these wonderful flowers. This romantic choker pattern adds the perfect victorian touch to any outfit with colors of your own choosing.

Two leaves adorn each end of the v-neck design to sew to the v-neck outfit that needs a little something.

These flowers are so three-dimensional they look just like they were picked from a garden this morning and mounted on a lacy necklace to make a glorious addition to any outfit.

The stitches include, sc, hdc, dc, tr and sl st and front loop and back loop work. The pattern includes description of abbreviations and complete instructions along with picture tutorials.

Since you are crocheting it, any varieties of colors can be used. The pattern shows the colors I used but any combination of colors could be used to add that little extra touch for your own special piece.

Materials: bedspread weight cotton thread (size 10)
•49 yards burgundy (or choice of main columbine color)
•35 yards black (or choice of contrasting columbine color)
•44 yards Forest green (or choice of leaf color) for v-neck collar
•10 yards purple color (or choice of stamen color)
•60 yards black (neck band color)

You will need a Boye Steel Crochet hook size 1 (2.25mm) or Aluminum Crochet hook size B. This is a larger size hook than usually used with thread crochet and makes working with thread crochet easier for those who are not comfortable with thread.

Other materials needed:
sewing needle
Washable Fabric Glue

Finished size: The flowers have a 3 1/2 inches (8.75cm) diameter. The choker band measures 12 inches (30.5cm) long and 3 inches (7.6cm) wide. The v-neck design measures 19 inches (48.26cm) around the neck and 4 inches (10.16cm) wide.

Crochet level is advanced intermediate to advanced crocheter. The stamin are made with a hdc cluster stitch and the pattern has complete picture tutorial to show you how the make this clones knot looking stitch

What a great gift to make for yourself or for someone who adores these flowers to make that plain outfit really stand out.

Contact information is on pattern if you have any problems, want to send feedback or just want to show me how cute it looks.