Fable Neckerchief Crochet Pattern
This FREE neckerchief crochet pattern is the perfect extra detail to customize your Fable Collection makes. It’s designed to fit both the original and baby Fable animals – adding a pop of color and character. They’re so quick and easy to make, you’ll want to crochet them in every color!
This light blue neckerchief looks so soft and sweet on Baby Brie Mouse!
If you prefer a downloadable PDF Fable Neckerchief pattern, you can pick up a copy in my shop or on Etsy.
Look how sweet this neckerchief looks on both the original and the baby Fable Collection animals! (Shown here on original and baby Marley Dog patterns.)
About the Fable Collection Animals
The Fable Collection is a line of crochet animal patterns to inspire imaginative play. With interchangeable outfits, color changes, and accessories, each one can be customized however you like.
The Fable animals come in two different versions – the original doll-shaped body and the new Fable Babies! You can get the FREE mod to make a Finn Bear Fable Baby using your original pattern HERE.
You can also get the Fable Baby MOD pattern in my shop that is a companion to your original Fable animals, it includes lots of great extras like the mermaid tail, the Christmas Mouse in the House and more!
You can find the original Fable Collection series of patterns HERE or on Etsy HERE. (Shown here is Finn Bear, Marley Dog and Wilder Fox.)
The full head-to-toe Fable Baby patterns are available in my shop too! (Shown here is Brie Mouse, Finn Bear and Millie Chicken and Friends.)
Let’s get started!
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SUPPLIES:
- Category 4 Worsted Weight yarn: (approx. 9.6yds/6g)
- 5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Your favorite Fable Collection friend!
YARN USED IN PHOTOS:
Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in the colour Viridescent
NOTES:
- This neckerchief pattern is worked in rows.
- Turning chains count as a stitch.
- It’s recommended to use yarn over/yarn over (YO/YO) method.
- You can use a different weight of yarn for this pattern, adjusting to the appropriate hook size; however the size of the finished product will be different.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FO – fasten off
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
YO – yarn over
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES:
Working into the space between sets of hdc stitches: To work into a space, insert your hook into the open space between the two sets of hdc stitches. You should be working between the stitches themselves, rather than through the top loops.
MAIN PIECE
Use YO/YO method
Row 1: Ch 3, 2 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, ch 3, turn (3)
Row 2: 2 hdc in same st, 3 hdc in the space made by the turning ch 3 from the previous row, ch 3, turn (6)
Row 3: 2 hdc in same st, 3 hdc in the space between the sets of hdc sts in the row below, 3 hdc in the space made by the turning ch 3 from the previous row, ch 3, turn (9)
Row 4: 2 hdc in same st, 3 hdc in the first space, 3 hdc in the next space, 3 hdc in the space made by the turning ch 3 from the previous row, ch 1 (12)
Do not cut yarn, continue to next step.
FINISHING THE EDGES
Rotate work sideways to work into the edge of the rows (through single strands) 6 sc, (into starting chain at the bottom corner – hdc, dc, hdc), 6 sc up the other side.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
ADDING TIES
Leaving a 4″ tail, ch 25
With ch still on your hook, work 12 sc sts along row 4 of the neckerchief. Once you’ve reached the other side, ch 25 for second tie.
FINISHING TIES
1: Pull yarn tightly to secure at the end of the chain and weave the yarn back through the last four chains.
2: Tie a knot in the chain and trim the tail.
3: Repeat for second tie.
I hope you enjoyed making this Fable Neckerchief pattern for your Fable friends! You can find more Fable freebies HERE on my blog!
The Fable Neckerchief is also a perfect fit for Maisy! Check out this blog post for more about the Maisy Duck Crochet Pattern!
If you prefer a downloadable PDF Fable Neckerchief pattern, you can pick up a copy in my shop or on Etsy.
Check out my other popular blog posts here:
Fable Collection Cookie Pattern
Fable Collection Purse Pattern
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