I am really pleased to be able to let you know that my Citrus Cocktail Choker crochet pattern is now available in my Ravelry or Etsy stores from the 29th December, and for the first time is available in both UK and US crochet terminology with 20% off until the 12th January or 50% with a code in my December Update sent on the 29th December. If you aren't signed up when the Newsletter is sent, you can sign up for the mailing list here and click through on the "Dec Update" button in the confirmation email to get the code.
Why make Citrus Cocktail Choker Crochet Pattern?
Citrus Cocktail Choker crochet pattern provides a fun make to liven up both your festive season crafting and your party wardrobe and I think it will work well with any outfit that has a low neckline you want to fill. It could work with a casual top or a more formal dress for an evening occasion, and it's sure to be a talking point! I'm excited t wear this one! It's going to be so much fun to wear throughout the festive season.
I also think it will make a great gift, especially if you are short on time. This pattern, works up so fast and I really think you could make it in an evening and either be wearing it next day after a night's blocking or wrapping it up to mail or hand to a special friend, maybe someone who is known to ask for ice and a slice in their favourite drink!
It does take a little concentration though, so perhaps it's not one for social crafting. The citrus slices are fun to work and the whole thing is very portable if you need travel projects, on the other hand. I actually made a lot of this out and about as it's such a great travel project. You can even wind some of the thread off the main spool if you don't want to take the whole thing with you.
It's not a difficult make but I think you may need to put your expectations about the construction out of your mind and just follow the pattern, and you will need to be able to weave in ends securely and discreetly in cotton thread. Confession: I wrote this pattern a month or so before making the sample and went wrong when I made it because I didn't follow my own instructions, so now I have an extra not-quite-matching lemon slice! Perhaps I could make another to create some earrings!
I worked up the sample in Rico Essentials Crochet cotton thread which was lovely to work with, very smooth and soft to handle, whilst still being firmly enough plied to avoid splitting. that's so important for this type of project where you are working at small scale. The finished piece turned out with lovely crisp stitch definition and not in the least curly after blocking. That was a bit of a fear of mine when I set out to create this project. It should also be smooth and comfortable against the skin. I actually have quite a bit left. Shall I create more more crochet jewellery designs with it?
Why not make a few extra slices and attach them to earring findings. The centre of the choker could also make a very cool bracelet or upper arm cuff with fewer repeats too. And don't forget that by switching the colour up, you can make lime, pink grapefruit, and regular or blood oranges.
Do let me know if you make the choker. I'm always so excited when I see that someone has used one of my patterns! I love to get comments on my blog too, so do let me know your thoughts on the design or ask any questions you have below.
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