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Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern

Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a lovely layered crochet collar with scalloped edges and textured rows. It includes full instructions for three sizes (S, M, L) and explains special stitches used, such as front-post single crochet, crossed double crochet, V-stitches and clusters. The pattern is photo-supported and walks you through every round to ensure accurate shaping and tidy finishing.

Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for fingering/super fine yarn and a small hook, this collar works up into a delicate accessory that ties at the front. The pattern includes measurements and helpful notes so you can adjust size and tension.

Why You'll Love This Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines delicate scallops with textured post stitches to create an elegant, vintage-inspired accessory. I enjoy how the V-stitches add graceful movement while the clusters bring a lovely scalloped edge that feels quite special. The pattern is photo-led which makes it easy for me to follow and recreate the exact look every time. I also appreciate that it includes three sizes and yarn weight guidance, so I can make collars for different ages and occasions. Sharing this pattern lets me pass along a small, wearable piece of handmade charm to others.

Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this collar by changing colors; try a two-tone version with contrast edges for a bold look.

Swap the fingering yarn for a slightly thicker cotton to create a chunkier collar that works as an adult accessory.

I often add a tiny button or vintage brooch at the front instead of tying a bow for a more polished finish.

To make a mini keychain or doll collar, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to scale the pattern down proportionally.

Try adding a picot edge instead of the cluster scallop if you want a more delicate finish while keeping the same stitch counts.

I sometimes replace the chain tie with crocheted cords made of two or three strands for a sturdier tie that lasts longer.

For a lacy look, experiment with replacing some HDC rows with additional V-stitch rows to increase openness.

If you want a stiffer collar, block it lightly after finishing using a spray and pinning to shape the scallops.

I recommend experimenting with embroidery or small sewn-on beads along the scallops to personalize the collar for special occasions.

Don't be afraid to adjust the neck chain length (chain 61) by a few stitches if you prefer a tighter or looser tie; always check stitch counts after adjustments.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the turning chain when counting stitches can result in incorrect stitch counts; always remember that turning chains and chains made in the actual pattern are not included in the stitch count unless specified. ✗ Not reading cluster and CDC instructions carefully will create uneven rows; refer to the technique section and pictures and make sure clusters and crossed double crochets are placed exactly as described. ✗ Pulling yarn too tightly during front post stitches can distort the texture and make the collar uneven; keep an even, moderate tension and practice FPsc on a swatch first. ✗ Failing to chain the exact number for the tie or skipping slip stitches along the chain will affect neck opening size; follow the chain 61 and slip stitch instructions precisely for consistent results.

Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern

Make a delicate and stylish crochet collar to elevate any outfit. This pattern guides you through every stitch with clear step-by-step instructions and supporting photos so you can crochet with confidence. Perfect for creating a charming accessory for babies and children or to add a vintage touch to adult garments. You'll love the textured V-stitches, clusters, and front-post details that make this collar truly special.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Lovely Collar Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii, fingering/super fine yarn - 50g = 170m approx. (186 yds)
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    Yarn usage: approximately 16g for size S, 17g for size M, 18g for size L (approximate amounts)
  • 03
    Use coordinating colors as desired; sample uses neutral tones shown in photos

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 2.5mm (recommended) - EU 2.5mm (US C-E/2-4)
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    Alternative hook sizes EU: 2.5-3.5mm / US C-E/2-4 depending on yarn and tension
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    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional for marking beginning of rounds or special stitches)

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— Designers note :

Info :

In the first part of the pattern, you will find a description of all the materials you will need. Since there are many different techniques, I will explain with pictures how to crochet the different techniques of the pattern. After these descriptions, the pattern itself comes with clear explanations for each row.

— Materials :

Info :

Yarn, super fine/fingering – For this pattern I have used Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii 50g=170m approx. (186 yds) and a 2,5mm hook. Weight: 16g for small, 17g for medium and 18g for large. Hook: EU: 2,5-3,5mm / US C-E/2-4 or which ever one you find suitable for your preferred yarn. Tapestry needle. Scissors.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

S - Stitch. SLST - Slip stitch. CH - Chain. SC - Single crochet. DC - Double crochet. HDC - Half double crochet. SCinc - Increase with 2 sc in the same stitch. HDCinc - Increase with 2 hdc in the same stitch. SK - Skip. Yarn over - Wrap the yarn over your crochet hook. CL - Cluster (8DC in the same stitch). CDC - Crossed double crochet. FPsc - Front post single crochet. Vs - V-stitch. X - Repeat the instructions in parentheses following the single x as directed. () - Work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed.

— Techniques :

FPsc :

The front post single crochet is a post stitch. This means the stitch is worked into the row below, around the post of the lower stitch. Insert your hook from front to back to front through the loops of corresponding stitch below. Yarn over and pull through loop, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook. Next FPsc is worked as described above and you will insert your hook in the same stitch as the previous FPsc.

CDC :

To work a crossed double crochet, you will be working two double crochets close to how you normally would, but you will be placing them in different stitches. Make 1 double crochet (This DC is only made as the first and last stitch). To make 1 CDC: Skip 1 stitch and make 1 DC. Now we want to place the second DC in the same stitch as you made your first DC in the beginning of the round. You will have 1 unworked stitch between your 2 DCs in the CDC. Next CDC: Skip 1 st, 1 DC, cross them, (skip the skipped stitch) and make 1 DC in the same st as your first DC in the previous CDC. Continue as instructed in the pattern.

Vs :

The V-stitch gives you a row of beautiful looking V:s on your collar. Start your row by chaining 3 (if you haven't already at the end of previous round) Start the round by making the number of DC instructed in the pattern. To make a Vs: Skip 2 stitches and, make 1 DC, chain 2 and make 1 more DC in the same stitch as your first DC in the Vs. Next Vs: Skip 2 st and work 1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC in the same stitch from previous row, repeat.

— Measurements :

Infos :

Size S - up to 12 months. Neck circumference 24 cm. Approx width 19 cm, height 6 cm. Size M - 2-3 years. Neck circumference 27 cm. Approx width 20 cm, height 6 cm. Size L - 4-6 years. Neck circumference 30 cm. Approx width 21 cm, height 6 cm. The size of the collar may vary depending on the yarn you use. Each "turn CH" and chains made in the actual pattern is not counted in the stitch count. No stitches are made in the first CH (turning chain) of every row. Make sure you have the correct number of stitches once you finish every row. The number within () after every row shows how many stitches each row is supposed to have excluded the turning CH and chains made in the actual pattern.

— Pattern :

S-1 size S :

CH 55 - Turn (55) Start by making a long chain. CH55, when done turn

M-1 size M :

CH 61 - Turn

L-1 size L :

CH 67 - Turn

S-2 size S :

Sk ch1, 2SC, (1 SCinc, 3sc) x 6, 2 SC (3SC, 1 SCinc) x 6, 2SC, 3 ch - Turn (66)

Info :

Skip the first stitch on the chain and start with 2 single crochet. Repeat 6 times: 1 single crochet increase, 3 single crochet. Make 2 single crochet and repeat 6 times: 3 single crochet, 1 single crochet increase. Finish this round by making 2 single crochet and chain 3 - Turn

M-2 size M :

Sk ch1, 4 SC (1 SCinc, 3sc) x 6, 4 SC, (3 SC, 1 SCinc)x6, 4 SC, 3 ch - Turn (72)

L-2 size L :

Sk ch1, (4 sc, 1 SCinc) x 6, 6 SC (1 SCinc, 4SC) x 6, 3 ch - Turn (78)

S-3 size S :

1 DC, 32 CDC, 1 DC, 2 CH - Turn (66)

Info :

Start with 1 double crochet in the next stitch, skip 1 and make a double crochet. Skip the same stitch again and make a new double crochet in the same stitch as your first double crochet. That's your first crossed double crochet. (See explanation on page 3) Make 31 more so you have 32 in total. Finish with 1 double crochet in the last stitch on the row. Chain 2 - Turn

M-3 size M :

1 DC, 35 CDC, 1 DC, 2 CH - Turn (72)

L-3 size L :

1 DC, 38 CDC, 1 DC, 2 CH - Turn (78)

S-4 size S :

(3 HDC, 1 HDCinc) x 8, 2 HDC (1 HDCinc, 3 HDC) x8, 1 ch, Turn (82)

Info :

Repeat 8 times: 3 half double crochet, 1 half double crochet increase. Make two more half double crochet and repeat 8 times: 1 half double crochet increase, 3 half double crochet. Chain 1 - Turn

M-4 size M :

(3 HDC, 1 HDCinc) x 8, 8 HDC (1 HDCinc, 3 HDC) x8, 1 ch, Turn (88)

L-4 size L :

4 HDC (3 HDC, 1 HDCinc) x 8, 6 HDC (1 HDCinc, 3 HDC) x8, 4 HDC, 1 ch, Turn (94)

S-5 size S :

81 FPsc, 2 ch - Turn (81)

Info :

Insert your hook in the first stitch on the row, go around the post and to the front side again, yarn over and pull through the post, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook. This is your first front post single crochet. (See explanation on page 3) Make 80 more so you have 81 in total. Chain 2 - Turn

M-5 size M :

87 FPsc, 2 ch - Turn (87)

L-5 size L :

93 FPsc, 2 ch - Turn (93)

S-6 size S :

3 HDC (2 HDC, 1 HDCinc) x 11, 6 HDC, (1 HDCinc, 2 HDC)x 12, 3 HDC, ch 1 - Turn (104)

Info :

Start with 3 half double crochet. Repeat 11 times: 2 half double crochet and 1 half double crochet increase. Make 6 double crochet. Repeat 12 times: 1 half double crochet increase 2 half double crochet. Make 3 half double crochet, chain 1 - Turn

M-6 size M :

4 HDC, (2HDC, 1 HDCinc) x11, 10 HDC, (1 HDCinc, 2 HDC) x 12, 4 HDC, ch 1 - turn (110)

L-6 size L :

2 HDC, 1 HDCinc, (3HDC,1HDCinc) x22, 2HDC, ch 1 - turn (116)

S-7 size S :

103 FPsc, ch 3 - Turn (103)

Info :

Insert your hook in the first stitch on the row, go around the post and to the front side again, yarn over and pull through the post, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook. This is your first front post single crochet. (See explanation on page 3) Make 102 more so you have 103 in total. Chain 3 - Turn

M-7 size M :

109 FPsc, ch 3 - Turn (109)

L-7 size L :

115 FPsc, ch 3 - Turn (115)

S-8 size S :

1 DC, sk2, 33 VS, sk1, 2 DC, ch 3 - turn (69)

Info :

Start by making a double crochet in the first stitch. Skip 2 stitches and make a double crochet, chain 2 and make another double crochet in the same stitch. You have now made your first V-stitch, Skip 2 and continue with 32 more V-stitches, 33 in total. (See explanation on page 3) Finish this round by skipping 1 stitch and make 2 double crochet. Chain 3 - Turn

M-8 size M :

1 DC, sk2, 35 VS, sk 1, 2 DC, ch 3 - turn (73)

L-8 size L :

1 DC, sk2, 37 VS, sk 1, 2 DC, ch 3 - turn (77)

S-9 size S :

2 DC, sk 1 VS, 33 VS, 2 DC, ch 1 - turn (33VS+4DC)

Info :

Start with 2 double crochet. Skip 1 V-stitch from the previous round and crochet a new V stitch in the space between the two V Stitches from the previous round. See pictures as reference. Continue to crochet V-stitches in all "Upside down Vs" You should make 33 in total. When done with your last V-stitch, make 1 double crochet in the last stitch on the round and one more in the turning chain from previous round. Chain 1 and turn.

M-9 size M :

2 DC, sk 1 VS, 35 VS, 2 DC, ch 1 - turn (35VS+4DC)

L-9 size L :

2 DC, sk 1 VS, 37 VS, 2 DC, ch 1 - turn (37VS+4DC)

S-10 size S :

Sk3 (1 CL with 8 DC in VS, 1 SC in VS)x16 1 CL in next VS, sk2, 1 SC in last ST, 1 CH - don't turn (17CL+17SC)

Info :

Skip you first 3 stitches and make a cluster with 8 double crochet in the next V-stitch on the row. Attach the cluster with 1 single crochet in the next V-stitch on the row. Continue crocheting like this. So, one cluster in one Vs and one SC in the next Vs. Make 16 clusters. When making your last one, attach the cluster in the last stitch on the row. You should have 17 clusters in total. Chain 1 - do not turn, do not cut the yarn.

M-10 size M :

Sk3 (1 CL with 8 DC in VS, 1 SC in VS) x17 1 CL in next VS, sk2, 1 SC in last ST, 1 CH - Don't turn, don't cut yarn. (18CL+18SC)

L-10 size L :

Sk3 (1 CL with 8 DC in VS, 1 SC in VS)x18 1 CL in next VS, sk2, 1 SC in last ST, 1 CH - Don't turn, don't cut yarn. (19CL+19SC)

11 All sizes :

Continue crocheting along the side of the collar. Make 13 single crochets.

12 All sizes :

When reaching the beginning of the neck opening, chain 61, turn and skip 1 st, make 60 slip stitches along the chain.

S-13 size S :

Continue with 54 SC around the neck opening. (1 SC for each chain st)

M-13 size M :

Continue with 60 SC around the neck opening. (1 SC for each chain st)

L-13 size L :

Continue with 66 SC around the neck opening (1 SC for each chain st)

14 All sizes :

When reaching the end of the neck opening, chain 61, turn and skip ch 1, make 60 Slip stitches along the chain.

15 All sizes :

Continue crocheting along the side of the collar. Make 13 single crochets and 1 slip stitch in the first DC on the cluster. Cut the yarn but leave approx. 15 cm for sewing.

16 All sizes :

Weave in all the loose ends in the back of the collars front stitches.

Info :

You are now done with your Lovely collar! Follow photos for final presentation and tie the chain to form a bow at the front as shown in the images.

Assembly Instructions

  • When you reach the neck opening, chain 61 and work 60 slip stitches along the chain to create the tie; leave the chain attached so you can form the front tie and sew or secure as desired.
  • After finishing the clusters and side single crochets, cut the yarn leaving approximately 15 cm of tail for sewing and finishing; use the tail to sew the beginning and end of the opening together neatly.
  • Weave in all loose ends into the back of the collar's front stitches using a tapestry needle to hide yarn tails and stabilize the shape.
  • Pin the collar to a garment or mannequin to check placement before final sewing; align the neck opening evenly and sew with small whipstitches to secure if attaching permanently.
  • Tie the chain into a neat bow at the front and adjust tension of the bow so it sits flat against the collar; you can also add a small decorative knot or button if you prefer a fixed closure.

Important Notes

  • 💡The size of the collar may vary depending on the yarn you use; check gauge and make a swatch if necessary.
  • 💡Each "turn CH" and chains made in the actual pattern is not counted in the stitch count, so do not include them when counting stitches.
  • 💡No stitches are made in the first CH (turning chain) of every row, so begin stitching in the next indicated stitch.
  • 💡Make sure you have the correct number of stitches once you finish every row; use the numbers in parentheses as your guide.
  • 💡The number within () after every row shows how many stitches each row is supposed to have excluded the turning CH and chains made in the actual pattern.

Thank you for making the Lovely Collar — I hope it brought a little handmade joy to your day! Create one in soft neutrals or a pop of color to match any outfit. Share your finished collar and tag it to inspire others. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished collar be?

Size S fits up to 12 months with a neck circumference of approximately 24 cm, size M fits 2-3 years (27 cm), and size L fits 4-6 years (30 cm) when using the recommended yarn and hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and drape will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect the collar to be larger with heavier yarns.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with double crochet, half double crochet, front post stitches, clusters, and reading stitch counts is recommended.

How long does it typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this collar in 2-4 hours, depending on experience, size, and how quickly you work through specialty stitches and finishing.