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Looking for a break from scarves and sweaters? Explore knitted necklace patterns and make fun, wearable accessories with your favorite yarn.
You can make more than scarves and sweaters with your knitting needles. Knitted Necklace Patterns let you create simple accessories using different yarn colors and textures. Pick a design you like and make a handmade necklace for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.
Knitted Necklace Patterns
1. Chevette
Chevette by Larissa Brown turns fine yarn into a lightweight knitted necklace that’s a little different from the usual knitting project. You work this pattern flat using fingering-weight yarn and US 2 (2.75 mm) needles. Use lace and i-cord techniques to add structure. At about 1.5 inches wide, you can customize the length for a comfortable fit. It’s also a smart project for using up leftover sock yarn when you want to knit an accessory you can actually wear.
2. New Hope Necklace
Want to turn a simple I-cord into something you’ll actually want to wear? J.H. Walter designed this beginner-friendly project. You’ll work with US 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles. Once finished, the I-cord measures an impressive 348 inches so that you can loop, knot, wrap, and layer it in different ways to change the look.
You can also use an automatic spool loom instead of needles for a quicker way to make the long cord.
3. The Julie Necklace
This neck piece by Jordana Paige is a fun way to turn simple knitted pieces into a statement accessory. Inspired by an expensive necklace, this design combines colorful knitted beads with wooden and glass beads, ribbon, and a toggle clasp. The knitted beads are made with DMC embroidery floss and worked in both garter and stockinette stitch, giving the necklace a mix of textures. This pattern uses US 0 (2 mm) straight needles and has a gauge of 44 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
4. Sea Shell Necklace
If you want a knitted necklace that stands out from the usual simple designs, add the Sea Shell Necklace by Vanessa Ewing to your project list. It features a shell-like stitch in beautiful colors, plus turquoise semi-precious stones for extra detail. This pattern best suits intermediate knitters who like to add extra details to their projects. It uses Aran and sport-weight yarn with size 10 knitting needles.
5. Statement Necklace
This Statement Necklace by Lisa Gerber features knitted rosettes at the heart of the design, with five loose I-cord strands connecting the sections. It uses DK-weight Debbie Bliss Pure Silk and US 4 (3.5 mm) needles, with a gauge of 24 stitches per 10 cm. A silk ribbon ties the necklace at the back for a simple finish. You can also make the rosettes in different yarns to change their texture and look, or use them as details on other projects.
6. Finger-Knit Flower Crown and Necklace
If you are looking for a simple craft kids can make and wear themselves, this is it. Agnes Hsu’s finger-knit flower crown gives them an easy way to turn yarn into a fun accessory. After finger-knitting the yarn to the right length, they can add colorful felt flowers with a little hot glue. The best part is that the finished piece works as both a flower crown and a necklace, so kids can switch up how they wear it.
With just yarn, felt, and hot glue, this makes a quick spring craft for a fun afternoon of making.
7. Dona Amélia
Simplicity at its best! Filipa Carneiro knits this small, lightweight collar, a great project when you want something quick to finish. This simple lace pattern creates an interesting texture without making the knitting too complicated. It uses sport-weight yarn and 2.5 mm needles, and you’ll need 60–80 meters of yarn for the one-size design.
Since the project is small and easy to carry, you can also take it along for summer knitting sessions.
8. Knecklace
The Knecklace by Hilary Engebretson is a quick project that turns leftover yarn into a wearable accessory. You only need about 30 yards, making it a useful stash-busting project. This design features dropped-stitch details and a button closure, while the 16-inch finished length gives it a simple, easy-to-wear shape.
You can make the necklace in two versions depending on the yarn you have. The bulky version uses US 8 (5 mm) needles and has a gauge of 12 stitches per 4 inches in stockinette stitch. For a lighter version, use US 5 (3.75 mm) needles with a gauge of 20 stitches per 4 inches. The pattern also explains how to adjust the cast-on for your own yarn and gauge, so you have plenty of flexibility when choosing from your stash.
9. Dona Maria
Need a small project that feels more interesting than another basic accessory? The Dona Maria by Filipa Carneiro is a great choice when you want to try traditional lace knitting without taking on a large project. This pattern uses US 1½ (2.5 mm) needles and requires about 65–75 meters of DK-weight yarn. When you’re done, you’ll have a lightweight accessory that adds a handmade detail to a simple outfit.
10. High Tea Collar Necklace
Here is another fun project if you want to combine lace and cable knitting in a wearable accessory. Donna Herron’s design features a deco lace pattern, seed stitch, and several cable sections. It adds plenty of texture without making it a large project. You can wear it two ways—fasten the button at the back for a necklace, or turn it around for a collar-style look.
This pattern uses US 5 needles and suits advanced beginners or experienced knitters. It is a good choice when you want a relatively quick project that lets you practice a few different techniques.
11. Bold Button Neckpiece
Want a quick knitting project that gives you something different to wear? The Bold Button Neckpiece by Kathy North uses a simple one-piece construction to create a textured accessory with a button detail. This pattern uses US 10 (6 mm) needles, with a gauge of 12 stitches and 20 rows per 10 cm. It is a practical choice when you want a fast project that uses just one skein.
12. Necklace with Beaded Texture
The Knitted Necklace with Beaded Texture by Kristen McDonnell is a clever way to create a beaded look using only yarn, instead of adding separate beads or a clasp. This pattern uses worsted-weight yarn and double-pointed needles, and you can continue knitting until the necklace reaches your preferred length. It’s rated intermediate and takes around three hours to complete. Try self-striping or multicolored yarn to add variety without joining several different colors.
13. Knitted Necklace
Turn those small yarn scraps into something you can actually wear with this knitted necklace by Marta Pakovska. The main section is worked in purl stitch, making it an approachable project for newer knitters and a quick option when you don’t want to start another big knit.
You’ll use cotton yarn and US 10½ (6.5 mm) needles, then add cable chains, jump rings, ribbon end clamps, and a lobster clasp to finish the knitted piece as a necklace. It’s also a smart stash-busting project that lets you experiment with different yarn colors while making a unique accessory.
14. Finger Knitted Necklace Tutorial
No needles are needed for this Finger Knitted Necklace tutorial from Crafting with Lyndsey. Instead, you’ll use your fingers and about 5 meters of chunky cord or yarn to create the entire necklace, making it an easy way to try finger knitting for the first time. You only need yarn and scissors to get started, making this a simple project for turning a basic finger-knitting technique into something you can actually wear.
The pre-recorded video takes you through each step so that beginners can follow along at their own pace.
15. Knitted Necklace
The Knitted Necklace by Deborah V. Gardner is a quick project that combines a simple I-cord with an art bead for a more personalized finish. It uses super bulky yarn and US 8 (5 mm) needles, so the necklace should work up quickly. You’ll also need an art bead, a jump ring, and a clasp to finish the piece. This pattern best suits beginners.
16. Jewelry Necklace
If you have some interesting yarn in your stash and want to turn it into something you can wear, the Jewelry Necklace by Kathleen Rinks is a fun option. The design is easy to customize so that you can change the length and drape for a simple necklace. This pattern uses US 8 (5 mm) needles and has a gauge of 8 stitches and 8 rows per 10 cm in garter stitch.
Finish it with a clasp, bead, or toggle closure, and you have an accessory that you can easily adapt to your style.
