Looking for a quick summer crochet project and a fun way to use up scrap yarn? The Scrappy Sunshine Necklace is a colorful crochet necklace pattern featuring a modern geometric design. Small and easy to wear, it makes a unique handmade accessory and a thoughtful gift.

The rectangular centerpiece is crocheted continuously, while only a few small elements – the yellow circle, the lower tassels, and the top flap – require sewing.

Pattern Includes

• Detailed step-by-step instructions in English (US crochet terminology)
• Process photos for every stage
• Stitch charts for additional visual guidance

Skills Needed

This pattern is suitable for crocheters with a variety of experience levels. You should be familiar with:

• Slip stitch
• Chain
• Single crochet
• Half double crochet
• Double crochet
• Picot
• Front loop only (FLO)
• Third loop only (TLO)
• Increases and decreases

Finished Size

Finished necklace size: approximately 17.5 × 7.5 cm (7 × 3 inches).

The neck cord can be made to any desired length. Using the amount of yarn listed below, I made a cord approximately 130 cm (51 inches) long.

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. It is provided as a guide to help you estimate the finished size if you work at the recommended gauge.

Yarn and Hooks

I used YarnArt Begonia (fingering weight cotton yarn).

• 2.5 mm (US B/1) hook for the neck cord, lower tassels, and picot rows (worked with a single strand)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) hook for the main section (worked with two strands held together)

I chose cotton yarn because it holds its shape beautifully and, when crocheted fairly tightly, does not require additional backing.

Similar yarns include:

• Schachenmayr Catania Fine Solids
• Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 Solids

Yarn Amount Used

• Orange – 6 g
• Dark yellow – 2 g
• Light yellow – 2 g
• Dark green – 11 g
• Light green – 3 g
• Beige – 2 g
• Light blue – 4 g

Can I Use My Yarn Stash?

Absolutely!

This is a stash-friendly crochet pattern and a great way to turn leftover yarn into a colorful accessory for yourself or a special handmade gift.

You can even combine different yarn weights, such as fingering and DK. One fun approach is to crochet the main section with smooth yarn and use novelty yarns for the smaller details to add extra texture, boho vibes, or playful accents.

This project is a true stash buster – you don’t need to buy special clasps, beads, or buttons. Yarn is all you need. However, if you already have suitable embellishments on hand, feel free to add them and make your necklace uniquely yours.

More Than a Necklace

Looking for wall hanging crochet ideas? Try using thicker yarn to transform this design into a cozy piece of fiber art for your home.

Instant PDF Download

This crochet pattern is available as a PDF download and will be available immediately after purchase.

Designed by Kate Kosenko Veselunka (ItWasYarn).

This pattern is intended for personal use only. Please do not redistribute, share, translate, or resell the pattern, in whole or in part. The photographs included in the pattern may not be reproduced or used without permission.

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern. If possible, please credit the designer, Kate Kosenko Veselunka (ItWasYarn), and the pattern name, Scrappy Sunshine Necklace.

Happy crocheting!