Necklace measures 12 (31cm) long x 10 (25cm) wide, excluding ties.
CENTER MAIN MOTIF
LC3551
crochet
Designed by Josie Griego Rabier
What you will need:
AUNT LYDIAS Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10: 1 ball 1 White. Steel Crochet Hook: 1.5mm [US 7] Round-nose, chain nose, and split ring pliers, wire cutter, 12- 10mm pearls, 2- 2mm pearls, 2- 4mm pearls, 2- 8mm pearls, 2 gold head pins, 2- 7mm split rings, fabric glue GAUGE: Small flower = 1 (4cm) diameter. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge.
Ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 23 dc in ring. Join with a slip st in beginning ch-324 dc. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same space, 2 dc in each dc around, join48 dc. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. Round 4: *Ch 5, skip 2 dc, slip st in next dc; repeat from * around, ending slip st in base of beginning ch-516 loops. Round 5: Slip st in ch-5 loop, ch 4, 13 tr in same space, *slip st in next ch-5 loop, 14 tr in next loop; repeat from * around, join8 petals. Round 6: Slip st in 3rd tr, *[ch 5, dc in same space, skip 2 tr, slip st in next tr] 3 times (double loops made), slip st in next 5 tr; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.
Round 2: *Ch 5, slip st; repeat from * around, ending with slip st in beginning ch-512 loops. Round 3: Slip st in ch-5 loop, ch 3, 2 dc, 12 tr, 3 dc in same space (beginning petal made), slip st in next ch-5 loop, 3 dc, 12 tr, 3 dc in next ch-5 loop, slip st in next ch-5 loop; repeat from * around, ending slip st in beginning ch3. Fasten off6 petals.
SMALL FLOWER (make 6)
SECOND MAIN MOTIF
Ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with a slip st in beginning sc12 sc. Round 2: *Ch 5, skip next sc, slip st in next sc; repeat around ending slip st in base of beginning ch-5. Round 3: Slip st in ch-5 loop, ch 3, 8 dc in same space, *slip st in next ch-5 loop, ** 9 dc in next ch-5 loop; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **. Join with a slip st in beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
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AUNT LYDIAS Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, Art. 154 available in white & ecru 400 yd; solid color 250 yd; shaded color 300 yd balls
Wedding Petals Necklace
Crocheted in white, this elegant necklace is perfect for the bride. Changed to a bright color or black, its the perfect way to change up a little black dress.
Rounds 1-5: Work as for center main motif. Round 6: Slip st in third tr, *ch 5, dc in same space, skip 2 tr, slip st in next tr, ch 2, slip st in third ch any corresponding second double loop of center motif, ch 2, dc in same space as last ch 2, skip 2 tr, slip st in next tr, ch 5, dc in same space, skip 2 tr, slip st in next tr, ch 3, dc in same space, skip 4 tr, slip st in next tr; repeat from * once more, complete row as for center main motif.
TOP LEAF (make 2, one on each side)
THIRD MAIN MOTIF
Work as for second main motif, joining to opposite side of center motif.
LARGE FLOWER (make 6)
Ch 4, join with slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with a slip st in beginning ch-312 dc.
Row 1: On right side, join thread with a slip st in ch-5 loop of second double loop of third petal from right (left) of center. Ch 3, 4 dc in same space, 5 dc in next ch-5 loop, 2 dc in next ch-3 loop, 5 dc in each of next 2 ch-5 loops, ch 3, turn22 dc. Row 2: Dc in next 9 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 9 dc, dc in top of ch 3, ch-3, turn20 dc. Row 3: Dc in next 8 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 9 sts, ch 3, turn18 dc. Row 4: Dc in next 7 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 8 sts, ch 3, turn16 dc. Row 5: Dc in next 6 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 7 sts, ch 3, turn14 dc. Row 6: Dc in next 5 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 6 sts, ch 3, turn12 dc.
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Please Note: Print this pattern using Landscape Orientation.
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LC3551 Wedding Petals Necklace
Row 7: Dc in next 4 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 5 sts, ch 3, turn10 dc. Row 8: Dc in next 3 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 4 sts, ch 3, turn8 dc. Row 9: Keeping last loop of each st on hook, dc in next 2 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next 3 sts, yo, pull through all loops on hook. Do not fasten off. Ch 76 (for tie), sc in second ch from hook and each sc across, join with slip st to tip of leaf. Fasten off. Repeat on opposite end of necklace.
ABBREVIATIONS Ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble crochet; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
BOTTOM LEAF
Work as for top leaf over 2 bottom petals of center motif; omit ch 76 and fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Glue a large flower to center of each main motif. Glue a small flower to center of each main motif. Glue a small flower on each leaf. Glue a small flower on top between center and side motifs. Glue a large flower directly under small flower in between motifs. Repeat on other side. Glue a small flower on both sides of bottom leaf next to large flower. Let dry. Glue one 10mm pearl to center of each flower.
Tie Dangles (make 2) Slide a 2mm, 6mm and a 4mm pearl bead on head pin. With round nose pliers form a loop, insert a split ring. Use chain nose pliers to pull tail of wire and wrap around loop at top of bead. Trim the wire close to the bead. Use pliers to press end down. With split ring pliers attach split ring to sc at end of tie.
Please Note: Print this pattern using Landscape Orientation.
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