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Have you at any point known about a Trellis Necklace? Ladder yarn (also known as trellis fiber, ladder or ribbon yarn) looks precisely like the name infers. 

Two slender parallel strips, divided by shimmering pieces of ribbon. Creating little rungs that are evenly spaced apart.  Ladder yarn looks similar to a latter or lattice.  Not to be redundant, but hence the name.

From a few feet away the strips look like little jewels. When crochet into jewelry this ribbon ladder yarn makes an excellent creation, and it’s super light! I love wearing big necklaces, but they can be so hefty around the neck that they become awkward. Luckily Ladder yarn is as light as a feather.

About The Yarn

Ladder yarn is not as easily available as it used to be. Luckily I found an old Premier Citylife yarn in my stash. Unfortunately, this yarn has been discontinued. You can still find it on Amazon, eBay & Etsy. I find that Ice Ladder yarn is very comparable. It doesn’t really matter what ribbon yarn you use, the pattern is the same.

This is considered a #5 bulky yarn. Ladder yarn not the kind of material that you would use to crochet clothing, yet it’s incredible for a speedy and simple crochet necklace. 

This ladder necklace is  so lightweight, that you forget you are wearing it. Luckily all the compliments you will be getting will help to remind you.

One of the best things about this necklace is that it is adjustable. Just by adding a simple bead, you will be adding more versatility.

These crochet ladder necklaces are totally stunning and sure to be a big hit with everybody! They appear as though sparkling gems yet are light-weight and simple to make. Make your necklace in every tone to coordinate your closet. 

With Mother’s Day around the corner, I figured I would post a speedy project. It doesn’t get easier than this & it is super inexpensive. One skein of yarn can make tons of crochet ladder necklaces.

Ladder Yarn Necklace Instructions

Materials

Premier City Life or Ice Ladder Yarn

9mm hook

Bead

1. Make a slip knot about 10 inches from the end of your yarn. This long tail will be the part that goes around the neck.

2. Chain 45 stitches or 18 inches. The length of the crochet ladder necklace is completely up to you. Repeat for a total of 5 18 inch chains.

3. Evenly gather completed chains. Make sure tails of the beginning and ending slip stitches line up.

4. Gather all the chains together and tie them in a knot where all the chains begin & end. Make sure that your knot covers the starting slip stitches of each chain strip.

5. Next we will attach the bead to the right side of your ladder necklace. This will be the adjustable mechanism on your necklace.

6. Insert your hook from right to left & pull opposite side of necklace through the bead. See image below.

7. I’ve threaded both ends in opposite directions through a bead. You can now pull the ends of the necklace to make it longer or shorter.

8. Place knots at the end of tails to prevent the bead from slipping off.

If enjoyed this ribbon yarn necklace crochet pattern, then you will love my 20-Min Choker Crochet Pattern.

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