Rose Neck Piece Instructions
Make your own Rose Neck Piece
Rose Neck Piece Instructions, so that you can wear your garden on your neck. This lovely neck piece can be made using either wool or cotton making it suitable to wear in winter or summer.
Leave the wire neck ring out, if you prefer a softer, less structured version. Instead, add a button and loop closure to the ends of your i-cord or make the necklace long enough to go over your head and stitch the ends of the i-cord together.
There are endless variations to what can be made with this pattern. So, just for fun, make a mix of knit and crochet roses. Cover your necklace in roses, make rose brooch pins, matching earrings … and don’t forget to share your creations with us in the ColourSpun Creative Community.
You will need
ColourSpun Pure Merino DK, Cotton Scintilla DK or Pure Cotton DK Happies. 1 in your chosen colour for the neck ring and 1 each in assorted “rose” colours for the rose necklace.
French knitting dolly or circular or double pointed knitting needles 3 or 4mm
Knitting needles – 3 or 3.5mm
Crochet hook – 3 or 3.5mm
Scissors or snips
Knitters needle (rounded point) for sewing up
Wire neck ring (available from jewellery findings stores)
Rose Neck Piece Pattern Instructions
Knitted I-cord
I- Cord is tubular knitting done on 2 double pointed needles or on one circular needle. This gives the same result as knitting on a french knitting dolly but with the added benefit of being able to increase and decrease the number of stitches and also of being able to vary the thickness of the yarn used.
C/on 4 stitches
**knit across
Slide the sts back across to the other end of the needle without turning and pull the yarn firmly across the back of your work
Repeat from ** until your cord is the required length.
Cut yarn, leaving a 20cm tail. Thread through sts and fasten off.
This will give you a stocking stitch cord – smooth side out.
For a reverse stocking stitch cord – pull the yarn across the front of your work to begin knitting the next row.
Make your Necklace
Begin by making a French knitting cord long enough to cover your neck ring (if you are not sure if it will fit, rather make it too long than too short). Do not end it off before removing it from your knitting dolly/ needles. Cover your neck ring by sliding the knitted cord over it from one side and then if necessary unravel some knitting until it is a perfect fit – Not stretched and not gathered. Cut your yarn leaving about a 20cm tail and thread onto knitter’s needle. End off cord by passing yarn through all 4 stitches and pull tight. Tightly wind the tail around the end of the cord and end off by threading the yarn under the binding. Snip off end close to work. Repeat for the other side.
You now have a covered neck piece to embellish with roses.
Roses for Your Rose Neck Piece
Crochet. Large rose – start with 8 chain. Work 2 single crochet into each chain. Turn and work 2 single crochet into each stitch. Work 2 more rows increasing into each stitch. End off leaving a tail of about 20cm. Wind crochet into rose shape and stitch to hold. Position on neckpiece and attach.
Small rose – work as for large rose but start with 5 chain and work only 3 rows.
Knit. Large rose – Cast on 10 stitches. Work 4 rows in stocking stitch increasing into ever stitch on every row. Cast off leaving a tail of about 20cm. Wind knitting into rose shape and stitch to hold. Position on neckpiece and attach.
Small rose – Work as for large rose but cast on 7 stitches and work 3 rows before casting off.
Leaves for Your Rose Neck Piece
Knit – work in stocking stitch.
Leaving a 20cm tail, cast on 3 stitches and work 2 rows.
Next row – K3 into 1st stitch, K2 into 2nd stitch and K3 into last stitch (8 stitches)
Work 3 rows
Next row: K2tog through back of loop, K4, K2tog
Next row: purl
Next row: K2tog tbl, K2, K2tog
Next row: K2tog tbl, K2tog
Next row: P2tog
End off leaving a 20cm tail.
Position your leaves and roses on your rose neck piece and attach securely, trimming any yarn tails neatly.
Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Rose Neck Piece?
A Rose Neck Piece is a handmade necklace decorated with knitted or crocheted roses and leaves. Because it can be made in either wool or cotton, it is suitable to wear in both winter and summer.
What yarn do I need to make a Rose Neck Piece?
ColourSpun Pure Merino DK, Cotton Scintilla DK, or Pure Cotton DK Happies work well for this pattern. You will need one skein in your chosen colour for the neck ring, plus one each in assorted colours for the roses.
Do I need a wire neck ring to make this necklace?
No, the wire neck ring is optional. If you prefer a softer, less structured version, simply add a button and loop closure to the ends of your i-cord, or make the necklace long enough to slip over your head and stitch the ends together.
Can I mix knitting and crochet in one Rose Neck Piece?
Yes, and it is encouraged. Because both knit and crochet roses work with the same pattern, mixing the two techniques adds variety and texture to the finished necklace.
What skill level is needed to make a Rose Neck Piece?
This pattern suits a confident beginner, since it uses basic knit and purl stitches, simple i-cord, and straightforward crochet. However, some familiarity with both knitting and crochet is helpful.
Can I make other accessories using the rose pattern?
Yes. Although the pattern is written for a necklace, the roses and leaves work equally well as brooch pins or earrings, so there are endless variations to explore with the same techniques.
