Product Description
Add just a dash of crochet to any outfit with this whimsical collar pattern!
Pattern is written in US terms and comes with instructions for 4 sizes: 12-24 Month, Toddler, Child, and Teen/Adult. As well as notes on how to adjust size. Pattern also comes with two styles, classic and picot with two options for closing, button and tie. Medium/Worsted/4 weight yarn and H hook. Includes some instructional photos. Includes gauge and measurements. Beginner friendly pattern. Digital download will be received through email after purchase. No returns on digital items. I do allow sales of finished pieces made from my patterns.
Darling Collars by Woodland Stitchcraft
What Is Being Made
Darling Collars is a crochet pattern for creating decorative neckwear in multiple sizes to fit different age groups and body types. The design produces finished collars that are longer and wider than typical neckwear, with dimensions ranging from 12 inches long and 1.75 inches wide for infants (12-24 months) up to 20 inches long and 3 inches wide for teens and adults. The pattern includes optional button closure hardware for added functionality and style.
Sizes Available
- 12-24 Months: 14" long and 1.75" wide
- Toddler: 16" long and 1.75" wide
- Child: 18" long and 2.5" wide
- Teen/Adult: 20" long and 3" wide
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
This beginner-friendly crochet pattern utilizes single crochet as its primary stitch. The pattern is worked with attention to consistent gauge to ensure proper sizing and material efficiency across all size options. The design incorporates stretch properties into the finished piece, which is why the length measurements are intentionally longer than the chain measurements specified in the pattern instructions—this allows the completed collar to lie flat when measured while maintaining comfortable wear.
Materials Required
The Darling Collars pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, with yardage requirements ranging from approximately 20 to 62 yards depending on which size you are making. The designer, Bonnie O'Leary of Woodland Stitchcraft, used I Love This Cotton yarn for the original design. You will need an H/5 mm crochet hook or the appropriate size to match the specified gauge. Additional tools include scissors, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a measuring tape for accuracy.
Optional Materials
For those who wish to add a button closure, the pattern accommodates a ½" button with a sewing needle and thread to secure it to the finished collar.
Gauge and Sizing Information
The pattern specifies a gauge of 17 single crochet stitches by 20 rows equal 4 inches. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for ensuring your finished collar matches the intended dimensions and that the yardage requirements remain accurate. Since gauge can vary from crocheter to crocheter, the pattern recommends adjusting your hook size if needed: use a smaller hook if your gauge requires fewer stitches and rows, or a larger hook if it requires more.
Skill Level
Darling Collars is designed as a beginner-level crochet project, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or looking for a quick, straightforward pattern. The use of a single primary stitch and multiple size options allows crafters of varying experience to create properly fitting pieces.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Woodland Stitchcraft |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Needle and thread for sewing on button. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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