Have you have been wanting to try with the new lace yarns, but it seemed a little complicated? This is a great way to start. I developed this technique for dog items but would work other items as well.

You can find the pattern at this link:
http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2012/06/la...

Supplies :
Hook -H
Yarn needle
Yarn - About 36 inches of the lace yarn -if your dog’s neck is bigger you will need more.
(About 3 inches of yarn per inch of neck. )
Worsted Weight yarn that matches
Button of choice

Stitches :
Chain ( ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Yarn over (yo)