malibu breeze loop

 

 

Malibu Breeze Loop

By Sara Farmer

Wear this breezy necklace long and airy, or wrap it close for a chunkier look.  You’ll love the process and result of this quick and simple project!

You’ll need:

• 2 skeins of Plymouth’s Linen Concerto, or 200 yards of dk yarn


• Size G crochet hook


• Stitch markers


• Decorative button (for optional embellishment adapted from Tamara Kelly of mooglyblog.com)


• Tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

• To change the size of the loop, add or subtract a multiple of 17.


• If adding the optional embellishment, save approximately 11 yards of yarn to crochet it or make it before you make the loop.


• When making the initial chain, place a marker every 50 stitches to help yourself count chain stitches.


• On round 2, it is helpful to place markers designating where you’ll dc.  Make the first 3 dc, skip 14 chains, place marker in the 15th.  Then *skip 16 chains, place marker in the 17th.*  Continue from * to * until loop is marked.  Then continue with pattern.

Crochet the Loop

R1: Ch 167, sl st to 1st ch to join the loop (be careful not to twist).

R2: Ch 2, dc through both loops (here and throughout round) of the 1st chain, then dc in next 2 chains.  (see 4th pattern note above) *ch 15, skip 14 chains below, dc in each of next 3 chains.*  Repeat from * to * until end.  Dc in  1st dc.  (NB: If you end the round with the wrong number of chains, don’t worry!  Still chain 15, then dc in the beginning dc.  Or add/subtract a chain or two to keep it from bunching.)

R3 till end: Continue working in  a spiral.  Dc in each dc from round below, chain 15 between.  Continue until you run out of yarn, get to desired width, or get distracted by your next project!  (don’t forget to save your 11 yards of yarn for the embellishment if you haven’t already)

Finishing: Tie off and weave in ends.  Block, dry, and wear!

NB: When you stop and restart, double check to make sure you’re going the right direction in the spiral.

Optional Button Embellishment

(adapted from pattern by Tamara Kelly of mooglyblog.com)

1.  Thread button onto the remaining yarn.  Chain for 10 inches.

2. Slip the button down close to the hook, and skipping over the button, sl st in the in the 2nd ch from the hook (trapping the button in the loop).  Sl st back along ch for approximately 1.75 inches, or until this sl st section is long enough to fit around cowl when doubled, with a little bit of tension.

3. Ch 7 sts, or long enough to create a loop that fits tightly around the button.  Sl st in the same ch as last sl st, sl st in next 2 ch.

4. Ch to slightly shorter than remaining unworked ch.  Break yarn and finish off ends.

5. To wear, slip button behind cowl and pull it toward the front.  Pass button through loop made in step 3.

Malibu Breeze Loop Printable Version