This crochet necktie was published in Godey’s 1861. The original pattern is pretty garbled, and this version was my guess at what it meant. I made mine in one color. The original had four shades of blue and a border of white. You can add a ribbon to tie the neck, or use a brooch.

The original pattern and my translation are in the link. The pattern is featured in a pattern directory, so you may have to scroll down a few patterns to see it. The image takes you to a printable pdf.

Happy crocheting!
~ Jamie