Calling all fashionistas!
I’m always ready to try out the latest fashion trend. Even better is when said tend involves crochet. Ok, so this one doesn’t specifically involve crochet but points for me if I can MAKE it crochet, right?
Everywhere you look from runways to fashion bloggers to coachella goers, choker necklaces are undeniably in style. (More like back in style). I’m a 90’s girl and choker necklaces were a staple in my middle school wardrobe. I guess we can thank the resurgence of everything 90’s from brands like Urban & American Apparel (RIP) where even my white Filas sneakers would today be considered “cool”. Withstanding the traumatic image of my 6th grade school picture where I wore a stretchy plastic loopy blue choker, I was ready to give this another shot. I could only hope for a bit more “chic” this time around.
The only materials needed are a very small amount of yarn and a compatible size hook, most likely 4mm or 5mm. Any type of yarn will work but I recommend a thinner cotton if possible. Otherwise you’ll end up with a chunky look (and probably be itchy/fuzzy).
The first step is to chain the length of the main (middle) section of the choker. This needs to be long enough to cover the front and sides of your neck but should not be long enough that it overlaps in the back. Making this section too long will prove to be uncomfortable on the back of your neck when wearing. The total stitches should be in multiples of 2.
Starting row 2:
2 SC in the first stitches from the end. Chain 2. Repeat until the end of this section.
If you’re looking for a super chunky or thick choker; Chain 1, turn, and repeat the same row as above.
Otherwise, the next step will be to create the first side of the thin section used to criss-cross and tie the choker.
At the end of row 2, begin chaining. This section should be long enough to criss-cross on the back of your neck and down the opposite side until about mid-chest. There’s no exact science to this length and should be based on personal preference and how you will style the choker. Tie off and cut when this side is complete.
Attach yarn and begin the same process of chaining on the opposite side of the choker. Length should be as close as possible to the first side. Tie off and cut when complete.
And that’s it! Ready to wear!
Place the thicker section in the middle of the front of your neck. Take the thinner strands on the sides and criss-cross or single knot across the back of your neck. Bring ends around the front and loosely tie below the thicker section.
Of course this can be done in any material and color. Since the pattern is so easy, I like to play around with different hooks and yarn to achieve slightly different looks. This choker also looks great made with super thin yarn and multiple repeats of the main row.
