Diamonds collar

Diamonds Collar by Agrarian Artisan

What Is Being Made

The Diamonds Collar is a quick-to-make crocheted collar designed by Agrarian Artisan to add visual contrast and interest to plain tops. This versatile neckwear piece features a diamond stitch pattern and measures approximately 40 cm (16 inches) along the inner neck edge with a depth of 8 cm (3 inches). The collar is designed as a detachable accessory that can be customized for different closure methods.

Construction and Finishing

This crochet collar is worked flat and features a distinctive construction technique where the fabric intentionally does not lie perfectly flat from Row 3 onwards during the initial stages. This textured appearance is corrected through blocking, which allows the tightness of the stitches to relax and settle into a finished, flat appearance with a refined look.

The collar is finished with a tie at the neck for fastening. However, the pattern offers flexibility in closure options—the tie can be replaced with a small button or the collar can be sewn directly onto a garment for a permanent attachment.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

The Diamonds Collar employs fundamental crochet stitches to create its patterned structure:

• Chain (ch) – Used for foundation and pattern spacing
• Single crochet (sc) – Provides tight, dense stitching
• Half double crochet (hdc) – Creates medium-height stitches within the pattern
• Double crochet (dc) – Adds height and openness to the diamond motif
• Half treble (htr) – Contributes to the varied stitch heights that define the diamond pattern
• Treble (tr) – Tallest stitch used, creating the open areas of the diamond design

A key technique employed in this pattern is working with a smaller hook than typically recommended for the yarn weight. This intentional choice creates a tight, compact fabric finish that gives the collar structure and prevents stretching.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

The Diamonds Collar is rated as an intermediate difficulty project, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with multiple stitch types and follow more complex pattern instructions. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF for digital access and printing.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses DK weight yarn, which is a lightweight to medium-weight yarn that works well for creating defined stitch definition in collar-weight projects. The pattern specifies using a smaller crochet hook than standard recommendations for DK yarn to achieve the desired tight gauge and finished appearance. Blocking is an essential finishing step to achieve the final flat, polished look.

Publication and Designer

The Diamonds Collar pattern was first published in Inside Crochet magazine, issue number 47, and is designed by the independent designer Agrarian Artisan.