Emilia Neck

“EMILIA NECK” – FREE PATTERN 

Marquise Émilie du Châtelet was one of the great minds of the Enlightenment. She scandalized Paris in her time, mainly due to her several lovers, including Voltaire. Besides French, she mastered Latin, Greek, English, German, and Italian. She was also a fencer, gymnast, equestrian, theater and opera enthusiast, and played the harpsichord. Her true passion was mathematics and physics. She even disguised herself as a man to enter the French Academy, which did not admit women. She was renowned for her significant contributions to physics and for her translations and commentaries on the works of Isaac Newton.

BEFORE STARTING…

This pattern is a two-in-one!

What will you find?

• Emilia version: worked with fine yarn (cotton) and a delicate satin ribbon threaded between the stitches for tying.

• Emilia XL version: more voluminous, worked with thicker yarn, where the collar and cord are made in a single piece.

Both versions follow the same basic structure and steps, so once you master the technique, you can apply it to either one. The main difference is in the yarn thickness and the closure detail, but the stitch texture and the shape of the collar remain the same in both versions.

We’ll start with the initial chain, which will determine the size of the collar. Think about how you want to wear it: with a low-cut top, a dress, a sweatshirt, or a coat.

The pattern consists of groups of stitches in a “V” shape, combining double crochets and chains. From row 5 onward, the double crochets between the blocks are worked in relief, creating a very special volume. We will finish with double crochets forming a shell in the last row.

I hope you enjoy this project and have fun crocheting both versions.

Now, it’s time to start crocheting!

HOW TO GET THIS PATTERN

Option 1: Scroll down to enjoy the FREE Crochet Pattern.

Option 2: Purchase the printable PDF, which includes the written pattern with step-by-step instructions to create your own Emilia Neck. This format is perfect if you enjoy crocheting on the couch, during your daily commute, or while on vacation. Plus, you can print it and take it anywhere, freeing up your device’s screen for your favorite movies, series, or apps.

BONUS: The PDF also includes the CHART and VIDEOTUTORIALS.

By purchasing this PDF, you’ll be supporting Hilaria Fina, allowing us to continue creating new content for you.

PATTERN INFORMATION

Stitches and techniques used

CHAIN
YO and pull through the loop on hook.

CHAIN SPACE
To work a stitch into the chain space, insert the hook into the space created by the chain, passing under it, and work the indicated stitch.

SLIP STITCH
Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook.

SINGLE CROCHET
Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.

DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over again and pull through the remaining 2 loops on hook.

FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over, insert hook from front to the back and to the front again around the post (vertical bar), yarn over, pull the yarn through the stitch (3 loops on hook) and finish a double crochet stitch as usual.

BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over, insert hook from the back to the front and to the back side again around the post (vertical bar) yarn over, pull the yarn through the stitch (3 loops on hook) and finish a double crochet stitch as usual.

Abreviations

bpdc = back post double crochet
ch = chain
ch2sp = space made by 2 chains
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
R (s) = row (s)
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
st (s) = stitch (es)
R … = At the beginning of each line, the corresponding row number is indicated.
[…] x … = Instructions that are repeated are shown within brackets.
(…) = Stitches written within parentheses are worked into the same stitch.

Skill level

LEVEL 2 – EASY

If you are looking for a relaxing project, this is what you want. These patterns are very repetitive. They use basic stitches and easy procedures.

Materials

Emilia version (fine yarn)
Hook 3.00 mm
Satin ribbon | 180 cm
Tapestry needle, scissors.
40g | Anchor Baby Pure Cotton, 50g, 165m

Emilia XL version (thick yarn)
Hook 6.00 mm (J US)
Tapestry needle, scissors.
75g | 100% Acrylic, 100g, 200m

Size

Approximate measurements: 48 (64) cm circumference and 8 (16) cm width.
The first number corresponds to the Emilia version, and the number in parentheses corresponds to the Emilia XL version.
If you want to adjust the size, you can modify the foundation chain by increasing or decreasing in multiples of 4 + 1 until you reach the desired length.

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STEP BY STEP PATTERN

The 2 key points of patterns

1. HOW TO WORK THE INITIAL CHAIN

The initial chain is worked through the back bump so that it integrates with the first row of double crochet stitches, creating a neat edge.

2. HOW TO SUBSTITUTE THE TURNING CHAINS

When starting a row of double crochet, you can:

• Work 2 turning chains, which count as the first stitch.

• Or work a stacked single crochet, which mimics the appearance of a double crochet and creates a neat, clean edge along your work.

Below is the step-by-step guide for the Stacked Single Crochet (abbrev. stacked sc)

Below step by step of the Stacked Single Crochet (abbrev. stacked sc) VIDEO ⇒

Turn the work, DO NOT chain at the beginning of the row. Insert your hook into the first back bump

and make a single crochet.

Insert hook into the vertical bar of  the single crochet, YO and pull up a loop, 

 YO and pull through both loops on the hook, stacked single crochet is finished.

Notes

• Whether you are crocheting Emilia or Emilia XL, you should keep the following points in mind The collar is worked in a single piece, from side to side, in rows worked back and forth.
• Begin by working into the back bump of the initial chain to create a neat edge.
• If you prefer to use chains at the beginning of each row instead of a stacked single crochet, you can make 2 chains, which will count as the first stitch.
• Groups of stitches from row 2 onward are worked into the space created by the 2 chains of the previous row.
• In the last row, the double crochet stitches will form a shell shape.

Purchase the printable PDF, which includes the written pattern with step-by-step instructions to create your own Emilia Neck. This format is perfect if you enjoy crocheting on the couch, during your daily commute, or while on vacation. Plus, you can print it and take it anywhere, freeing up your device’s screen for your favorite movies, series, or apps.

BONUS: The PDF also includes the CHART and VIDEOTUTORIALS.

By purchasing this PDF, you’ll be supporting Hilaria Fina, allowing us to continue creating new content for you.

Pattern Emilia

TO BEGIN | 93 chains.

R01| Crochet in back bumps, stacked sc, 92 dc.

R02| turn, stacked sc, sk next dc, [(1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in next st, sk next dc, 1dc in next st, sk next dc] x 22, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in next st, sk next dc,
1 dc in last dc.

R03| turn, stacked sc, [(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, skip next dc] x 22, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R04| turn, stacked sc, [(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, 1dc between next two groups of sts] x 22, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R05 | turn, stacked sc, [(3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 fpdc in next st] x 22, (3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R06| turn, stacked sc, [(3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1bpdc in next st] x 22, (3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R07 | repeat row 05.

R08 | repeat row 06.

R09| turn, stacked sc, [(10 dc) in ch2sp, 1 fpdc in next st] x 22, (10 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

Cut the yarn and weave in all ends.

To finish | cord

Cut a satin ribbon about 180 cm long.

Finally, pass the ribbon between the double crochet stitches of row 01.

Pattern Emilia XL

TO BEGIN | 69 chains.

R01| Crochet in back bumps, stacked sc, 68 dc.

R02| turn, stacked sc, sk next dc, [(1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in next st, sk next dc, 1dc in next st, sk next dc] x 16, (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 dc) in next st, sk next dc,
1dc in last dc.

R03| turn, stacked sc, [(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, skip next dc] x 16, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R04| turn, stacked sc, [(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc between next two groups of sts] x 16, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R05 | turn, stacked sc, [(3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 fpdc in next st] x 16,(3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R06| turn, stacked sc, [(3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 bpdc in next st] x 16, (3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

R07 | repeat R05.

R08 | repeat R06.

R09| turn, stacked sc, [(10 dc) in ch2sp, 1 fpdc in next st] x 16, (10 dc) in next ch2sp, 1 dc in last st.

NO cut the yarn.

To Finish | cords

To finish the Emilia XL collar, do not cut the yarn.. We will work directly along one side of the collar, create the first cord, return along the initial chain of the collar, and repeat the same process on the opposite side to create the second cord. Do not turn the work at any point.

Instructions

1 | Without cutting the yarn and without turning the work, work 16 sc along the side of the collar.

2 | Ch 81 to form the cord and, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work

80 slst through the inner loop of each chain.

3 | Work 69 slst in the back loop along the initial chain used to begin the collar.

4 | At the opposite end, repeat the process to form the second cord: ch 81 and, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 80 slst in the back bump.

5 | To finish, work 16 sc along the other side of the collar until reaching the beginning of the last row.

To fasten off, complete an invisible join.

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