Thick Chevron Band Collar Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This thick chevron band collar is the perfect little project for anyone who wants a bold pop of color without committing to a full garment. It's a narrow crocheted tube worked in two-row horizontal stripes of warm tan and electric neon turquoise, then seamed into a cylinder that slips comfortably around the neck. Because it's worked flat in simple single crochet, it's a genuinely beginner-friendly introduction to tapestry colorwork. The finished fabric is dense and structured, sitting neatly at the neckline and adding a modern, slightly Japandi-meets-neon accent to a plain tee, sweater, or button-down.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton. Approximately 50 yd (46 m) tan (A) and 30 yd (27 m) neon turquoise (B). Sample used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Taupe (A) and Neon Turquoise (B).
• Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional) to mark the seam.
• Finished size: Approximately 18 inches (46 cm) circumference and 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) wide, to fit neck sizes 14–17 inches (36–43 cm).

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it 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.
• st(s) — stitch(es).
• RS — right side: the outward-facing side of the finished piece.
• A / B — Color A (tan) and Color B (neon turquoise).

Gauge

16 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet tapestry pattern. To check, work a small swatch in pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if your stitch count is off.

Tips Before You Start

• Change color in the last stitch of the row. Pull the new color through the final yarn-over of the last sc so the next row begins cleanly in the new color.
• Carry the unused color along the side edge. Keep the carried strand relaxed — too tight and the strip will pucker and narrow.
• Count your rows as you go. The strip is 72 rows long; a row counter or a quick tally keeps the two-row stripe sequence on track.
• Don't twist the strip when seaming. Lay it flat and check that both edges line up before you join the short ends.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Strip (worked flat in rows)

Setup: With A, ch 11.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, changing to B in last st (10 sc).

Row 2: With B, sc in each st across, changing to A in last st (10 sc).

Row 3: With A, sc in each st across, changing to B in last st (10 sc).

Row 4: With B, sc in each st across, changing to A in last st (10 sc).

Rows 5–72: Repeat Rows 3–4, maintaining the chevron color sequence (see below). Each row has 10 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30 cm) tail for seaming.

Chevron Color Sequence (2-row stripes)

Work 2 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows A, 2 rows B, and so on, always changing color in the last stitch of the row. The chevron effect is created by the staggered color changes; carry the unused color along the side edge.

Assembly

Fold the strip in half lengthwise with RS together. Whipstitch or sc the short ends together to form a tube, being careful not to twist. Turn RS out.

Edging

Round 1: Join B with sl st at seam, ch 1, sc evenly around top edge (approx 72 sc), join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join A with sl st at seam, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Seam the short ends with the 12-inch tail using a whipstitch (or single crochet seam) for a sturdy join, then turn the tube right side out so the seam sits inside. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, working each tail through a few stitches in its own color so it disappears. Block lightly by misting with water and patting flat; do not stretch the tube, as the single crochet fabric holds its shape best when dried flat at its natural size.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the palette: Try charcoal and mustard, or cream and coral, for a different seasonal look while keeping the same two-row rhythm.
• Make it wider: Add a few stitches to the starting chain (keeping an even count) for a chunkier band, adjusting yardage slightly.
• Add a closure: Sew a small button and a crocheted loop at the seam for an adjustable, removable collar.