Not a necklace, but a bit of lace for your neck, Doris Chan’s piece has the vintage appeal of a lace collar, the demure coverage of a tiny shawl over the barest fashions, and the panache of a scarf. Crocheted sideways in a whisper-soft blend of cashmere and silk, the lace has ribbing that fans out into a swooping trim inspired by a lace doily edging.

Finished Size: 16" neck circumference; 7" length at longest point.

Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Superior (70% cashmere, 30% silk; 330 yd [300 m]/3⁄4 oz (25 g); ): #18 sage green, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

Yarn Weight: #0 - Lace

Gauge: 30 st = 5" and 12 rows = 2" in sc blo ribbing; 10 rows = 41⁄2" at deepest point and 5" at widest point in lace trim.

Hook: Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Steel crochet hook size 13/14 (0.9 mm) or sewing needle for attaching buttons; three 3⁄8" buttons with shank.

Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Spring 2009