CROCHET CHAIN NECKLACE

FREE PATTERN WITH PHOTO TUTORIAL

Crocheting jewelry can be so entertaining and it looks super cute. It’s also a great chance to make a super original present for someone special and learning simple crochet skills.

For this easy project, you only have to crochet several links, made of one round of single crochets. And you will be shaping the necklace at the same time you’re adding a new piece. So, you’re practically finished once you’ve joined all.

Photo tutorial and written directions below, take through every part of the process. There are even French instructions available at the bottom of the post, from a lovely crocheter that was kind enough to make the translation for me. So, if you happen to have French speaking friends let them know!

Only one skein of each main color will do and if they have a strong contrast it will look best. And try to use medium weight yarn as well, to get that bold looking, statement accessory.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

• 5.5 mm (I5) crochet hook
• One (100 gr/ 3.52 oz, 87 yd/ 80 m) skein of medium weight, 100% cotton yarn in BEIGE
• One (100 gr/ 3.52 oz, 87 yd/ 80 m) skein of medium weight, 100% cotton yarn in GREEN
• Set of small clasps
• Sewing thread
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

SKILL LEVEL

Easy: This design includes crochet basic stitches, easy shaping and finishing techniques.

STITCH GUIDE

• ch: chain
• Rnd: round
• sc: single crochet (UK double crochet)
• sl st: slip stitch

CROCHET CHAIN NECKLACE

FIRST LINK

Crocheted in the round, in one round only.

Ch 8 and sl st in the first ch to close in the round.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 18 sc inside the 8 ch ring, sl st in the first sc of this round.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

FOLLOWING LINKS

Crocheted in the round, in one round only.

Ch 8 and insert the chains, from front to back, into the first link, on its Right side.

Then sl st in the first ch, taking care not to twist your work.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 18 sc inside the 8 ch ring, sl st in the first sc of the round.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

And repeat the steps for following links, by inserting new links to the right, inside the last made link.

Make 10 beige links, 4 green links and 10 links in beige, or until completing the desired length.

When finishing, just make sure all links are facing to the right side, without twisting the chain.

Finally, attach the clasps. The necklace is ready.

Additionally, this pattern has a translation to French by crocheter Caroline Dusselier

Collier Chaîne au Crochet

Vous avez besoin d’un fil 100 % coton peigné, d’un crochet de 5,5mm et d’un set de fermoirs.

ABRÉVIATIONS

• ml: maille
• R: rang
• ms: maille serrée
• mc: maille coulée

Tous les maillons sont crochetés en rond et entrelacés les uns aux autres afin de former la chaîne. Pour le premier maillon, faire 8 mailles en l’air ml, 1 maille coulée mc dans la 1ère ml pour fermer le cercle. R1: 1 ml, 18 mailles serrées ms dans le cercle de 8 ml, fermer avec 1 mc dans la 1ère ms du cercle en cours. Couper et rentrer le fil.

Pour le maillon suivant, insérer la chaîne de 8 ml de l’avant vers l’arrière et sur le côté droit du 1er maillon. Ensuite fermer le cercle avec 1 mc dans la 1ère ml, en faisant attention de ne pas tourner le travail. R1: 1 ml, 18 ms dans le cercle de 8 ml, fermer avec 1 mc dans la 1ère ms du cercle en cours. Couper et rentrer le fil.

Répéter l’étape précédente en crochetant les maillons vers la droite, jusqu’à avoir 10 maillons en geigne, 4 en vert, et encore 10 maillons en beige. Une fois terminé, vérifier que le collier ne s’entortille pas en s’assurant que tous les maillons soient tournés sur la droite. Enfin, installer les pièces du fermoir. Le collier est prêt.