Hardware Heaven - Statement Neck piece

Hardware Heaven Statement Neck Piece by Sarah Jane Designs

What is Being Made

Hardware Heaven is a steampunk-inspired Victorian style statement neck piece designed by Sarah Jane Designs. This is a unique and eye-catching crocheted accessory that combines textile craftsmanship with decorative hardware elements. The neck piece buttons closed and features an unexpected aesthetic when viewed from behind, making it a reversible design element. The piece is finished with metal chains, buttons, and a distinctive pendant, allowing crafters to showcase a special skein of yarn through an unconventional wearable design. This pattern is part of a larger Hardware Heaven collection that includes coordinating pieces such as a waist cincher, wrist cuffs, and boot spats, though this pattern focuses exclusively on the neck piece component.

Techniques and Construction Methods

This crochet pattern employs intermediate-level techniques suitable for crafters with foundational crochet experience. The construction incorporates both traditional crochet fabric creation and hardware embellishment methods. The piece is designed to button closed, requiring integration of functional closures into the crocheted structure. The pattern demonstrates how to combine textile elements with metal hardware in a cohesive design, blending Victorian aesthetics with steampunk styling through both yarn work and decorative metal components.

Stitches Used

While the complete stitch list is referenced in the pattern documentation, the specific crochet stitches employed in Hardware Heaven are detailed within the full PDF instructions. The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches appropriate to intermediate skill levels to create the structured neck piece base.

Materials and Supplies

Yarn: This pattern is designed for 4-ply weight yarn, a lightweight option that creates delicate, refined fabric suitable for statement jewelry pieces and decorative accessories.

Hardware and Notions: Metal pieces including chains, buttons, and a pendant are essential components. These hardware elements can be sourced from beading shops, online retailers, or jewelry and beading supply stores. The metal components are integral to achieving the steampunk Victorian aesthetic and completing the finished piece.

Design Collection Information

Hardware Heaven is presented as a complete steampunk-inspired Victorian style set. The full collection includes the statement neck piece (this pattern), a waist cincher, wrist cuffs, and boot spats. Separate patterns are available for the boot spats and wrist warmers, as well as a corset-style belt. Crafters interested in creating the entire Hardware Heaven collection may purchase an e-book containing all three patterns at a discounted price. The e-book is updated as new patterns in the collection are released.