Necklaces are worn to show off the neck and a person’s unique style. They come in a variety of materials as well. Because I enjoy crocheting so much, I thought it would be nice to incorporate that hobby into jewelry-making. Edging and lace patterns have been around for a long time, and to me, they always seemed boring. Not only that, some patterns appear too fragile to add to certain things. However, after looking at so many different kinds, it became clear to me that they would be perfect for chokers. Chokers are making a comeback now because of the movie, Suicide Squad, starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Her necklace has caused a rekindled interest in them.
When crocheting necklaces such as the choker, make sure that the length of the finished piece is 14 inches. That measurement is the standard. If you want to be certain it fits, it’s always a good idea to measure your neck before starting. Some patterns make it easy to determine gauge, while others keep you guessing. It was easy to find the right length with the above border pattern because of the way a border follows logically. Lace is sometimes a different story. The pretty bow necklace pictured below was crocheted by using a lace pattern. It was not very cooperative because the pattern gathers up some, making it shorter once it’s finished. I had to start from scratch after my first attempt was two inches too short.
Necklaces Can Be Made with Border Pattern
Using a book that my aunt just got me, I decided to make a choker. The book is called, The Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs: Hundreds of Classics and Original Patterns by Linda P. Schapper. There are so many great designs to choose from that I will be making many necklaces in the future. I chose pattern #7 on page 21 for today. Unfortunately, I cannot share the pattern because it is copyrighted. But I can show my work for inspiration. For this choker, I used glass beads. When using beads, always put them on before starting a pattern and make certain there are enough. It was a bit tedious getting all the beads threaded because of their tiny holes but worth it for the look.
