How To Crochet Vintage Style Collar Tutorial With Granny Stitch Strips!

Adding a crochet vintage-style collar to your outfit is like finding a little treasure in your wardrobe. It’s a charming piece that brings a touch of old-school elegance and personality to any look. Made with love and a touch of nostalgia, this collar is the perfect way to spruce up your attire, whether you’re dressing up for a special day or just want to add some flair to your everyday outfits.

Crochet Vintage Style Collar

Materials Needed:

Cotton yarn in various colors.
3 mm crochet hook.

Pattern Overview:

The project starts with chain stitches and progresses through double crochet stitches to form a row-by-row expanding circular collar. Changes in color each row enhance the design.

Starting the Project:

Foundation Chain:

Start by making 86 chains. Adjust the number of chains based on the size of the neck if making for a smaller child.

Row 1: Setting Up

Chain 4 more (total of 90, but consider the last 4 as the starting chain for the next row).
Double crochet into the 5th chain from the hook (counts as the first double crochet).
Chain 2, skip one chain, double crochet in the next chain. Repeat from * to * until you reach the end of the chain.

For Row 2:

Cut the yarn and attach a new color.
Start at the top of the first double crochet of the previous row.
Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), then make 2 more double crochets in the first large chain space from the previous row.
Continue making 3 double crochets in each large space across the row with no chains in between these sets.

Row 3:

Change to a navy color or another desired color.
Similar to row 2, start by attaching the yarn at the same side you finished the previous row to maintain the pattern direction.
Instead of making three double crochets in each space as previously, increase in every 6th space by making four double crochets to start giving the collar a rounded shape.

Subsequent Rows:

Continue the pattern of switching colors each row and increasing at regular intervals (every sixth space or as needed to maintain a gentle curve).
As the rows progress, adjust the rate of increase to ensure the collar lays flat and continues to widen slightly as it should industriously round about the neck area.

Finishing Row:

After reaching desired size and finish, do not turn the work; cut the yarn and secure.
Optionally add a picot or scalloped edge around the last row by chaining and slip stitching in each stitch around for a decorative finish.

Attach Laces:

At each end of the collar row, attach a chain of 60 stitches (or desired length) to create ties for the collar.
Secure each end and weave in all ends neatly.