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Navy Blanket Stitch Edge Collar Free Crochet Pattern

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Navy Blanket Stitch Edge Collar – Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This little collar is for anyone who wants a quick, satisfying project that looks a lot more complicated than it really is. It's a simple white crocheted rectangle finished with a bold navy border and a hand-stitched-looking blanket stitch edging, closed with a plain navy button. The grunge-inspired navy-and-white contrast gives it an edgy, handmade feel, while the smooth single crochet body keeps it soft and comfortable against your pet's neck. It works up in under an hour, making it a perfect first project for beginners or a fast gift for a fellow pet lover.

Materials Needed

Yarn: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight, acrylic or cotton — White (A): 30 yards; Navy (B): 15 yards
Hook: 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, one plain navy button (about ½" / 12 mm)
Finished size: Small: 10" long x 1.5" wide; Medium: 12" long x 1.5" wide; Large: 14" long x 1.5" wide

Abbreviations

ch – chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook
sc – single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops
sl st – slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook
yo – yarn over: wrap the yarn over your hook
st(s) – stitch(es)
RS – right side: the front, outward-facing side of the collar

Gauge

16 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. Work a small swatch in sc and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

Keep your single crochet tension even and slightly firm so the band stays flat and holds its 1.5" width without curling.
Count your stitches at the end of every row — the band is only 40–48 sts wide, so one missed stitch will show.
When you change to navy for Row 6, leave a 4–5" tail so you can neatly weave it in later.
Work the blanket stitch edging loosely and evenly; tight loops will pull the band out of shape.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Numbers are given for Small (Medium, Large).

Collar Band (A)

Row 1: Ch 41 (45, 49). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (40, 44, 48 sts).

Rows 2–5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (40, 44, 48 sts).

Change to B.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (40, 44, 48 sts). Fasten off.

Blanket Stitch Edging (B)

With RS facing, join B with a sl st in the first st of Row 6. Work blanket stitch along the top edge:

Edging: *Insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook, ch 1; rep from * across. Fasten off.

Buttonhole (B)

With RS facing, join B with a sl st in the 2nd st of Row 6.

Buttonhole: Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st. Fasten off.

Button

Sew the navy button on the RS of Row 1, centered, opposite the buttonhole.

Assembly and Finishing

Weave in all ends on the wrong side, running the tapestry needle through a few stitches before trimming. Sew the button securely with doubled thread, checking that it lines up with the buttonhole loop. Gently block the collar by misting it lightly and patting it flat to dry — do not stretch the blanket stitch loops. Once dry, fasten the button and your collar is ready to wear.