The Trinity Necktie is a simple crochet pattern designed to complement the dresses and bow tie in the family matching set. This classic necktie is worked using the traditional three-fold tailoring technique. The trinity stitch adds rich texture, while the neutral solid color makes it easy to style with a wide range of wardrobes.

Get ready for your next set of family photos with the Trinity in Bloom Crochet Collection. This coordinated set includes an adult dress, a child’s dress, an adult necktie and a child’s bow tie. Each design is worked in the same yarn and stitch, creating a cohesive matching look. View the complete collection here.

Time: 15-20 hrs

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Size: One size, 56” long, 3.5” wide

Gauge: 24 sts x 16 rows = 4 x 4” in Trinity stitch pattern, with US 4 (2.00 mm) hook

Materials

Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fine, (80% cotton, 20% wool, 8 oz, 1,000 yards [914 meters] / 1 cone): in color Jaded Mermaid, 1 cone.

Hooks: US 4 (2.00 mm) hook.

Notions: Tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors

Stitch Pattern

Trinity Stitch Patt:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sc3tog starting in same st as previous sc, ch 1; rep from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn.

Rep Row 1 for Patt.

Pattern Notes

The necktie is worked flat, staring at the wider end, with gradual decreases. After finishing, the tie is folded and sewn along the back. The edges of both ends are folded and sewn to form the traditional pointed tips of the tie.

Pattern

Ch 43, turn.

Foundation Row (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. 42 sc.

Begin working Trinity Stitch pattern.

Work in Patt for 5”. Begin working Dec as follows:

Dec Row: Ch 1, sc3tog, ch 1, work Trinity Stitch pattern across to last 2 sts, sc3tog worked as Trinity st without ch 1, turn. 2 sc Dec’d.

Rep Dec Row every 5” for a total of 11 times. 20 sts.

Work even until tie measures 56”

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing up.

Finishing

With a long yarn tail and tapestry needle sew the edges of the tie together, folding them to the center back. Catch the front of the tie every 1” to make sure to keep the seam at the center back. Fold the edge corners toward the back to form a pointed tip, and sew to the back of the tie.

Weave in the ends. Steam block with hot iron over a wet tea towel.