Rowan Mace Necklace Accessory Crochet Pattern

Rowan Mace Necklace by Marie Wallin

What is Being Made

The Rowan Mace Necklace is a contemporary crocheted accessory featuring layered chain elements that create a striking, sculptural pendant design. This necklace combines multiple crocheted chains of varying lengths to produce a cascading, mace-like silhouette. The design incorporates metal rings as functional finishing elements that serve both structural and decorative purposes in the completed piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs a bottom-up construction method, building the necklace from the foundational chain elements upward. The design is worked seamless and flat, meaning pieces are constructed without seams and lie flat during creation. The technique involves a unique two-stage chain construction process: first, longer foundation chains are created, then these chains themselves are used as yarn to work shorter chains on top, creating dimensional layering and texture.

Crochet Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Mace Necklace relies primarily on chain stitches as the foundational stitch throughout the design. The pattern incorporates double crochet stitches when joining yarn to the metal rings during the finishing stage. The innovative construction method treats completed chains as yarn material, allowing them to be worked into new chains, which creates the distinctive layered aesthetic of the finished necklace.

Materials: Yarn, Hooks, and Notions

The necklace is crafted using Rowan Big Wool Silk yarn (photographed in colorway 709), a blend that provides both structure and drape suitable for chain-based designs. Three different crochet hook sizes are required:

• 6mm (US J10) crochet hook – used for finishing details and joining
• 10mm (US N15) crochet hook – used for creating the primary foundation chains
• 15mm (US P/Q) crochet hook – used for working chains using previously made chains as yarn

Additional notions include 2 metal rings measuring 35mm in diameter, which anchor the necklace and provide attachment points. A tapestry needle is required for finishing and weaving in ends.

Pattern Structure and Chain Components

The necklace consists of four distinct chain pairs (Chains A, B, C, and D), each constructed using the two-stage technique. Chain A measures 100 chain stitches initially, then 12 chain stitches when worked using the chain as yarn. Chain B measures 120 chain stitches initially, then 16 chain stitches in the second stage. Chain C measures 140 chain stitches initially, then 20 chain stitches in the second stage. Chain D measures 160 chain stitches initially, then 24 chain stitches in the second stage. Each chain pair is created with approximately 50 cm tails left at each end for assembly and finishing.

Assembly and Finishing

The chains are assembled by knotting pairs together, then layering all chains from shortest to longest on a flat surface. All loose yarn ends are brought together and knotted approximately 6 cm from the individual knots. The ends are threaded through the metal rings and wrapped around them until fully covered. The necklace is finished by joining yarn to the top of each ring with a double crochet stitch and working 30 chain stitches for the necklace length. Chains are lightly pressed and stretched slightly to achieve the final appearance.