Steampunk Choker/ Garter
This pattern uses simple stitch and techniques but does require some weaving and sewing item on. Choker pattern is adjustable for length and somewhat for width. Materials: Sewing thread: two colors, main and accent Focal piece, I recommend gears, 1" x1 & 1/2" x2 Button or gear for closure area 1mm hook Sewing needle Scissors Stitches used Ch - chain if ch 3 do three chain stitches, if 1ch this is a space from previous row Slst- slip stitch Sc - single crochet Hdc -Half double crochet Dc- double crochet Tr - triple crochet Sk - skip indicated stitch ()- repeat stitches within Foundation chain- this is made sideways and you can find instructions online or simple ones below. Using main color Row 1: Ch to length (it should fit snug to neck without being over tight or tightly to leg) Row 2: in 3rd st from hook 5 dc, (sc in next st, 5 dc in next st) repeat to end, if ending on a dc st do 3 dc \*for an even look\*or sc. Row 3: If ended with a 3 dc, turn and 5dc in sc of previous row OR if ended on a sc, turn then ch 3 and 2dc in same sc, continue (sc in next 3rd dc of previous row, 5 dc in sc of previous row) Row 4-5: repeat row 3 Row 6: turn, ch 5, (sk 1 st, tr in next, ch 1) repeat to end Row 7: turn (skip 1 space, 5dc in next space, skip 1 tr, sc in next tr) repeat to end, if ending on a dc st do 3 dc \*for an even look\* or sc. Row 8-10: repeat row 3 Check your choker/garter to gear size, it will be half the width; if it is too wide take out one or more rows, if too small add more rows Row 11: turn (sc in st, ch1, sk next st) repeat to end Row 12: turn (ch 8, sk next st, sc, ch 8, sk next st, hdc, ch 8, sk next st, dc, ch 8, sk next st, hdc, ch 8, sk next st, sc, ch 8, sk next st, slst) repeat to end Row 13: turn (in one space slst, hdc, dc, ch 1, in next space dc, hdc, slst, ch 8) repeat to end Row 14: turn, if ended in 8 ch space ch 5, tr, ch1, tr, ch 1, sc in 1 ch space, the follow repeat OR if ended with 1 ch space start with (in 8 ch space ch1, tr, ch1, tr, ch1, tr, ch1, tr, ch1, tr, ch1, then sc in 1 ch space) Repeat to end tie off. Tie on to chain, repeat Rows 2-14 on bottom half. Make foundation chain: start by ch 2, sc in second from hook, (sc in bottom of sc) repeat for length \*you can start weaving and continue crocheting for length\* As you get length, weave start end into tr of choker, over and under. When you get to the far end turn the corner \*be careful of twists\* and weave into tr of other side. Sew the button on the start/finish end \*opposite of the corner\*. The corner will be used for the button hole, make sure it fits over the button but will not fall off with wear. Use thread to sew on both ends so it will not pull out. Find middle of choker/garter and sew on focal detail, then enjoy!
