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IT’S COOL, BUT WOULD YOU WEAR IT?

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CROCHET FELTED BIB NECKLACE

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These three necklaces are really pretty – works of art.  I see such crocheted items all the time.  I’m wondering if anyone would actually wear them?  I have no neck – none – so they wouldn’t suit me at all.  But, would YOU wear one of them or purchase (or make) one for someone you know would wear it?

Comments

  1. First one – nope. Sorry, but to me it looks as if the yarn and button baskets threw up.

    Second one – wouldn’t wear it now but maybe 30 years ago when I was 20. My daughter might wear it.

    Third one – same as the second one.

  2. No, I would not wear them and I am pretty sure that anyone I would make them for would not, either. But then most runway styles, I would not wear. Guess I have a label on my forehead, “old’fashioned”.

  3. Funny, I have been mulling over the idea of making such a necklace for the past couple of days. I want to create a variety of red and purple flowers and put them on a bib necklace to wear to my Red Hat Society functions. I’m just trying to decide how close to my neck I want to go, whether metallic threads would be too uncomfortable, and how deeply dimensional I want it to be.

  5. I’d wear the red one although I might be more likely to wear it in black or blue. I’ve been working on trying to make something like it actually although in a slightly less overwhelming design.

  7. I would wear the last one over a crewneck top in beige or soft rose, so that the necklace looked like a yoke. The other two? Maybe if I was still twenty, under a flowing pirate shirt with pencil jeans and high-heeled boots.

  8. I kinda like the 3rd one, but am thinking more in terms of sewing those little medalians on the neck of a tee, maybe.

  9. I may wear the red one once with a black dress.
    That is about it though. The first one was just too confusing for me

  10. Sorry but I hate the 1st one. If I had a smaller and longer neck I would definitely wear either of the the others, they are beautiful.

Have you read?

Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.