Natural Tendencies #8

Posted on August 29, 2011 by fats

Natural Tendencies #8
Choker in Crochet Lace

Natural Tendencies #8
Choker in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

This pattern is suitable for workers skilled in thread crochet. The lace is lightly starched to stiffen and protect the material. Use mercerized cotton thread in size 8 or 10, and a steel crochet hook at least 1.3mm. The same pattern can also be used to make a bracelet or collar.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Choker: approximately 1.50 inches wide
Length can be adjusted for woman’s sizes (table of sizes included in last page)

YARN
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color natural
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color natural

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Yarn needle
2 large beads (approx. 10mm) for ties
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

DESIGN NOTES
The choker is crocheted starting from the narrow end. The choker pattern is also suitable for making a collar (shorter version of a choker that goes round the middle of the neck) or a bracelet. Necklace lengths below the neckline may not be suitable for this pattern.

Choker in crochet lace.

Natural Tendencies #7

Posted on August 29, 2011 by fats

Natural Tendencies #7
Necklace, Choker in Crochet Lace

Natural Tendencies #7
Necklace and Choker in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

This pattern is suitable for workers skilled in thread crochet and crocheting with beads. With minor modifications, a basic pattern is used to make a necklace, and choker. The lace is lightly starched to stiffen and protect the material. Use mercerized cotton thread in size 8 or 10, and a steel crochet hook at least 1.3mm.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace: approximately 1.00 inch wide
Choker: approximately 1.50 inches wide
Length can be adjusted for woman’s sizes (table of sizes included in last page)

YARN
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color natural
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color natural

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Yarn needle
2 large beads or buttons (approx. 10mm) for necklace and choker enclosures
24 pearl beads (4mm) and 48 iridescent glass beads for necklace (this makes necklace length 12 inches without placket of 3 rows)
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

Crochet Lace Necklace.

DESIGN NOTES
All pieces are crocheted starting from the narrow end. The choker is a straight strip of laces while the necklace curves a little bit to fit on or just above the collar bone. The choker pattern is also suitable for making a collar (shorter version of a choker that goes round the middle of the neck) and a bracelet. Necklace lengths below the neckline may not be suitable for this pattern.

Crochet Lace Choker.

Natural Tendencies #5

Posted on August 22, 2011 by fats

Natural Tendencies #5
Necklace and Choker in Crochet Lace

Natural Tendencies #5
Necklace and Choker in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

This pattern is suitable for workers skilled in thread crochet. With minor modifications, a basic pattern is used to make a necklace and a choker. The lace is lightly starched to stiffen and protect the material. Use mercerized cotton thread in size 8 or 10, and a steel crochet hook at least 1.3mm.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace and Choker: approximately 1.00 inch wide
Length can be adjusted for woman’s sizes (table of sizes included in last page)

YARN
Hamanaka Lacy Crochet, 100% cotton, 107m/skein, color: 15 (Black)
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color natural
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color black and natural

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Yarn needle
Button or bead for necklace and choker enclosures
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

The crocheted lace necklace.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

T-ch: turning chain

SPECIAL STITCHES

Single Crochet 2 Together (Sc2tog): Insert hook in first stitch, pull loop through, insert hook in second stitch, pull loop through, yarn over, pull loop through all three loops on hook.

Natural Tendencies #4

Posted on August 22, 2011 by fats

Natural Tendencies #4
Necklace and Choker in Crochet Lace
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Natural Tendencies #4
Necklace and Choker in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace and Choker: approximately 1.25 inches wide
Length can be adjusted for woman’s sizes (table of sizes included in last page)

YARN
Hamanaka Lacy Crochet, 100% cotton, 107m/skein, color: 15 (Black)
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color natural
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color black and natural

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Yarn needle
Button or bead for necklace and choker enclosures
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or 1 tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

Crocheted lace choker with flower.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in st at base of ch (picot made)
Single Crochet 2 Together (Sc2tog): Insert hook in first stitch, pull loop through, insert hook in second stitch, pull loop through, yarn over, pull loop through all three loops on hook.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
T-ch: turning chain

Natural Tendencies #3

Posted on August 22, 2011 by fats

Natural Tendencies #3
Necklace, Choker and Bracelet in Crochet Lace
PROMO: Buy this pattern and get “Derivatives #3″ for free!

Natural Tendencies #3
Necklace, Choker, Bracelet in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale

This pattern is suitable for workers skilled in thread crochet. With minor modifications, a basic pattern is used to make a necklace, choker and bracelet. The lace is lightly starched to stiffen and protect the material. Use mercerized cotton thread in size 8 or 10, and a steel crochet hook at least 1.3mm.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace and Bracelet: approximately 1.25 inches wide
Choker: approximately 1.00 inch wide
Length can be adjusted for woman’s sizes (table of sizes included in last page)

YARN
Hamanaka Lacy Crochet, 100% cotton, 107m/skein, color: 15 (Black)
Canon Mercerized Cotton Thread size 8, color natural
OR any crochet cotton thread size 10 or size 8, color black and natural

CROCHET HOOK
Size 3 Steel Crochet Hook (1.3mm) or size required for gauge

GAUGE
30 sc = 4 inches

TERMINOLOGY
Pattern is written using US crochet terminology (see chart on last page for conversion)

NOTIONS
Yarn needle
Button or bead for necklace, choker and bracelet enclosures
Commercial Fabric stiffener (or tsp cornstarch in 1 cup of water with 1 tsp salt or vinegar)
Manila paper or craft paper

Crocheted lace choker in cotton thread.

DESIGN NOTES
All pieces are crocheted starting from the narrow end. The bracelet and choker are straight strips of laces while the necklace curves a little bit to fit on or just above the collar bone. The bracelet has both edges worked with identical picot-scallops while the necklace and choker have only one edge worked differently from the other. The necklace and choker pattern is also suitable for making a collar (shorter version of a choker that goes round the middle of the neck). The bracelet pattern can also be used to make a choker or collar. Lengths below the neckline may not be suitable for this pattern.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in st at base of ch (picot made)
Single Crochet 2 Together (Sc2tog): Insert hook in first stitch, pull loop through, insert hook in second stitch, pull loop through, yarn over, pull loop through all three loops on hook.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
T-ch: turning chain