Friday, 19 December 2014

Hooray! crochet collar

I have wanted to make one of these for ages but I was not sure if I would look on trend in it or like someone's grandmother!


It is made from Patons 4ply cotton on a 2mm hook but should really be made from crochet thread size 30. Now I have got the hang of the pattern on a larger scale I am going to try the full collar with a 1.75mm hook and the thread next. 


The pattern is by Nicki Trench from Geek Chic. On this one, I have just completed the first 5 rows out of 9 but it makes a very lovely embellishment. I saw this top in a supermarket for £5.40!!!! I have a vintage pattern just like this top but I couldn't resist the time that would buy me to just get this one so on it went, it made a lovely mix of old and new styles.




Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Jo x
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  1. Amy at love made my home19 December 2014 at 08:57

    Both collar and top go really well with each other!! Great job! Happy Christmas! xx

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  2. RhymesWithCakes19 December 2014 at 10:38

    I love it. I have wanted to make one for ages but I am never sure what I would wear it with. Yous looks really well on that top. How do you fasten it on? Or does it just 'sit' on?

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    1. Jo19 December 2014 at 16:22

      I sewed it to the bought top - easy peasy!

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  3. Anonymous19 December 2014 at 11:40

    It's gorgeous and definitely not grandmotherly. I really fancy making one of these myself, after hunting down something appropriate for underneath.

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  4. Gillian Roe19 December 2014 at 14:22

    I've wanted to make one of these for so long, but only now feel that my crochet skills are up to it! I was going to add one to a plain black t-shirt but what you've done here is much nicer. It looks fantastic. x

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  5. Una19 December 2014 at 14:53

    These collars always catch my attention when I see patterns for them. It finishes that bargain top off perfectly. It doesn't look grannified to me and I bet you will receive lots of compliments.

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  6. Unknown19 December 2014 at 20:10

    It is quite cute, indeed! I've yet to decide if it's something I would be able to wear or not, but the top that you have here suits the collar perfectly! Just enough extra "oomph", yet not be too much, so to say!

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  7. Meredith19 December 2014 at 21:48

    I think you look spectacular.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  8. Unknown20 December 2014 at 11:55

    The collar is really lovely and very well crocheted. And it just goes beautifully with the top.

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  9. Unknown21 December 2014 at 15:39

    It's very on trend Jo. Gorgeous collar and really lifts the top, very glam!
    Best wishes
    Alison xx

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  10. Nicole21 December 2014 at 22:01

    It's tres chic and not at all granny :-)

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  11. Gracie Saylor28 December 2014 at 04:36

    This grandma thinks your beautiful collar is up to date trendy, too, Jo! xx

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