This crochet tudor rose lace collar is an heirloom-style ecru thread-crochet collar with five deep-rose Tudor flower medallions, moss-green sepals, a curved graduated mesh yoke, pearl-look picot edging, and a small covered-button closure. The construction is designed specifically for the named project rather than adapted from a generic template.
The curved ecru yoke is worked side-to-side across 121 foundation stitches with graduated mesh increases. Five separate layered rose medallions are joined to the lower edge, moss sepals bridge the motifs, and pearl-look picots plus a covered button finish the collar.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The thread crochet, irish crochet motifs, graduated mesh, corded button loop create a distinct lace collar with clear checkpoints, practical structure, and strong handmade texture.
Materials
- Approximately 520 yards size 10 ecru crochet cotton
- Approximately 90 yards deep-rose size 10 crochet cotton
- Approximately 35 yards moss-green size 10 crochet cotton
- One 0.5-inch washable pearl-look button
- Twelve locking stitch markers
- 1.75 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Make a generous swatch in the main stitch. The target gauge is nine mesh spaces and eight rows = 4 inches after blocking; change hook size if needed before beginning the full runner.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- yo: yarn over
Special stitch guidance: Graduated mesh: alternate chain-3 and chain-4 spaces at marked sections to shape the curve. Tudor petal: work a padded group of hdc, dc, treble, dc, hdc around one chain loop. Corded loop: single crochet closely around a doubled chain.
Before You Begin
- Maintain the stated 121-stitch construction count at every checkpoint.
- Beginning chains count only where explicitly stated.
- Block components before final assembly or border work.
- Use US crochet terminology throughout.
Instructions
Shape the Curved Lace Yoke
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Foundation Row: Ch 124. Dc in the fourth chain from the hook and across. Turn. (121 sts)
- Rows 2–8: Establish forty mesh spaces between narrow solid bands at both ends.
- Use the twelve markers to graduate chain spaces and create a gentle neckline curve.
Crochet Five Tudor Roses
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- For each flower, work 10 sc into a magic ring with deep rose and join.
- Build five rounded inner petals, then five broader offset outer petals with padded stitch groups.
- Add five small moss-green sepals behind each flower and block every motif to 3.5 inches.
Join the Floral Collar Edge
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Rows 9–20: Deepen the ecru mesh yoke while decreasing one space at both ends on every fourth row.
- Join the five roses evenly along the lower curve with ecru chain bridges.
- Fill gaps between flowers with paired moss leaves and small ecru picot arches.
Add Closure and Pearl Picots
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Rows 21–24: Work a narrow solid neck band with one corded button loop at the left end.
- Cover the button in ecru single crochet and sew it securely to the right end.
- Edge the outer curve with evenly spaced pearl-look picots and wet-block to the stated measurements.
Assembly and Shaping
Follow the project-specific assembly sequence for curved tudor rose thread lace collar. Pin or mark every component before joining and keep the finished layout balanced.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave every tail through matching stitches and reverse direction once.
- Inspect all joins, motif anchors, and border corners.
- Block to 19 inches around the neckline by 5.5 inches deep.
- Allow the runner to dry completely before styling.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Use locking markers at every construction checkpoint.
- Record row and motif counts as you work.
- Keep joins and color changes relaxed enough to lie flat.
- Photograph the complete layout before final assembly.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the collar wider?
Yes. Add one or two complete graduated mesh rows before joining the flowers.
Can I use one color?
Yes. An all-ecru version emphasizes the lace texture and vintage silhouette.
How should I wash it?
Hand wash in cool water, roll in a towel, and pin the collar to shape while damp.
Conclusion
The finished crochet tudor rose lace collar showcases thread crochet, irish crochet motifs, graduated mesh, corded button loop in a construction that matches the project from foundation through finishing.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Crochet Tudor Rose Lace Collar
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 1.75 mm Yarn: Thread
Finished size: Approximately 19 inches around the neckline by 5.5 inches deep
Card Materials
- Approximately 520 yards size 10 ecru crochet cotton
- Approximately 90 yards deep-rose size 10 crochet cotton
- Approximately 35 yards moss-green size 10 crochet cotton
- One 0.5-inch washable pearl-look button
- Twelve locking stitch markers
- 1.75 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Shape the Curved Lace Yoke: Foundation Row: Ch 124. Dc in the fourth chain from the hook and across. Turn. (121 sts) Rows 2–8: Establish forty mesh spaces between narrow solid bands at both ends. Use the twelve markers to graduate chain spaces and create a gentle neckline curve.
- Crochet Five Tudor Roses: For each flower, work 10 sc into a magic ring with deep rose and join. Build five rounded inner petals, then five broader offset outer petals with padded stitch groups. Add five small moss-green sepals behind each flower and block every motif to 3.5 inches.
- Join the Floral Collar Edge: Rows 9–20: Deepen the ecru mesh yoke while decreasing one space at both ends on every fourth row. Join the five roses evenly along the lower curve with ecru chain bridges. Fill gaps between flowers with paired moss leaves and small ecru picot arches.
- Add Closure and Pearl Picots: Rows 21–24: Work a narrow solid neck band with one corded button loop at the left end. Cover the button in ecru single crochet and sew it securely to the right end. Edge the outer curve with evenly spaced pearl-look picots and wet-block to the stated measurements.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
