Betty Necklace Crochet Pattern

Betty Necklace in Berroco Mixer

What is Being Made

The Betty Necklace is a crocheted jewelry piece designed by Alison Green and featured in Berroco Booklet #354. This intermediate-level necklace measures approximately 2 inches wide at its widest point and 27 inches long, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various necklines and styling preferences.

Techniques Used

This crochet necklace employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to create its decorative structure. The pattern utilizes chain stitches as foundational elements, slip stitches for joining and shaping, and turning chains to transition between rows. The design features the creation of ring formations made by chaining and slip stitching, which serve as the basis for the necklace's floral or dimensional motifs. The pattern involves working in rows with strategic increases and decreases to build the piece's three-dimensional structure.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used extensively for foundation chains and spacing between design elements
• Slip stitch (sl st) – Applied for joining rounds and creating ring formations that anchor the necklace structure
• Treble crochet (Tr) – Creates height and texture within the design, particularly in the dimensional flower or motif elements
• Double crochet (dc) – Used to fill the ring formations with density and structure
• Single crochet (sc) – Provides connection points and spacing between decorative sections

Materials and Tools

This necklace requires 1 hank of Berroco Mixer yarn (50 grams) in colorway #8144 Jive. A 3.75 mm (size F) crochet hook is recommended, though hook size may be adjusted to achieve proper gauge. The yarn and hook size work together to create the specified gauge of one flower measuring 2 inches by 2 inches, with 5 chain stitches equaling 1 inch in length.

Difficulty Level and Gauge

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, indicating it is suitable for crocheters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and comfortable working with multiple stitch types and row-by-row construction. Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized as essential to ensure the finished necklace meets the intended finished measurements and drapes properly when worn.