Transformations #8
Necklace in Crochet Lace and Beads
Transformations #8Necklace in Crochet Lace
CROCHET PATTERN as PDF for sale
This pattern is suitable for workers skilled in thread crochet and crocheting with beads. 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.
Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Necklace: approximately 1.75 inches wide
The finished necklace shown is 13.5 inches long without the ties
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
Bead-threading needle
2 large beads (approx. 10mm) for ties
2 strands of leather string about 16 inches long each
44 transparent glass beads (4mm)
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 necklace is crocheted starting from the narrow end, then the scallops are worked along the lower edge of the necklace. The beads are strung onto the thread before working.
