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Crochet Victorian Collar

Stitchitgirl

Crochet Victorian Collar
« on: April 06, 2018, 16:27:56 PM »
Hello,

I do hope someone can help me. I am doing a Victorian textiles project at college and my final piece will include a crochet collar. I want something with squared off edges and preferably some kind of floral pattern within it but I am struggling to find a pattern. The neckline of my dress is going to be wide so it will need it to fit around this.

If anyone has a pattern or knows where to find one I would be very grateful.

Thank you.

Stitchitgirl

BrendaP

Re: Crochet Victorian Collar
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2018, 19:37:39 PM »
Irish crochet is the way to go.  Make lots of motifs- roses and shamrock leaves are traditional but there are lots of others - arrange them into the shape you want and link them together with a mesh of crochet chains.

There is masses on the web, and in print, about making Irish crochet lace.  Here are just the first few websites that Mr Google found.
https://crochetthread.wordpress.com/irish-crochet/
https://www.craftsy.com/crocheting/article/irish-crochet-patterns/
http://www.irishcrochetlace.com/en/patterns-and-lessons/irish-crochet-lace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhWecoL175Q (she crochets left handed)
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Stitchitgirl

Re: Crochet Victorian Collar
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2018, 20:19:35 PM »
Thank you Brenda that’s a great help.