Lacy Choker

Finished size — 14″ × 13/8″, one size fits most (adjustable)

Skill Level — Advanced Beginner

This dainty little choker is a great “rainy day” project. It works up in two hours or less, even if you are not used to working with small thread. Replace the pearls with sparkly crystals that will brighten every day.

INSTRUCTIONS

Row 1: Ch 109, dc in sixth ch from hook, * ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next st, rep from * across, turn — 54 dc and 53 ch-1 sps.

Row 2: * Ch 7, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * across, turn — 26 lps.

Row 3: Sl st to lp, ch 1, 3 sc in ch-7 lp, * ch 5, 3 sc in next lp, rep from * across, ch 1, turn — 25 lps.

Row 4: Sl st to center of lp, ** ch 5, dc in next ch-5 lp, * ch 5, sl st in fifth ch from hook for p. Rep from * twice, dc in top of last dc, dc in same sp with last dc, ch 5, sc in next lp, rep from ** across. End with sc in last lp. End off, and weave in ends.

Finishing

Sew button to one end of choker. Use a ch-5 or ch-7 at other end for buttonhole.

Optional: Sew pearls or beads to center of each three-leaf clover with needle and thread.

Materials:

1 ball (400 yd.) #10 100% mercerized crochet cotton thread in rose

US size 8 (1.25 mm) steel hook

½″ ivory button 13 small pearls or beads

Sewing needle and thread to match

Used in this project: Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Cotton in Dusty Rose. Substitute J and P Coats Knit Cro Sheen in Almond Pink.

Gauge:

4 dcs with ch in between each dcs = 1″

Ch 5 = ½″

Three-leaf clover = 5/8″

Special Stitch:

Three-Leaf Clover (clo): Ch 5, sl st in fifth ch from hook (3 times).

Picot (p): Ch 5, sl st in fifth ch from hook.

Words of Encouragement

Do you hate rainy days or do you love them? I used to get really annoyed when it rained because everything was so wet and gloomy, but over the years I have come to love and appreciate a rainy day. It's downright cozy, and I just love to hear rain falling on a tin roof. My husband tells people that if God said to him, “You only have one day left to live, but it will be raining,” he would say to God, “I'll take it!” That could change the way you look at any day, no matter what the weather.