The R.B.G. Lace Neck Collar is a beautiful crochet collar pattern designed in memory of the late Ruth Bader Gingsburg. This is a simple and quick project that uses medium (size 4) cotton yarn and a size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook.

This article from the New York Times explains the collar “was to claim what was a traditionally male uniform and unapologetically feminize it”.

NBA Players and many others are honoring the late great R.B.G. by wearing pretty lace collars, here is my free version of the neck collar for you to enjoy!

You can purchase the ad free PDF download version of this pattern in my Etsy shop HERE.

In my Ravelry store HERE.

Materials:

Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
Medium weight cotton yarn (4), I used I Love This Cotton in White, about 1 ounce needed.
Tapestry needle
1″ button

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

ch- chain

sp- space

sc- single crochet

sl st- slip stitch

sk- skip

Multiples:

Multiples of 3 + 5

Materials:

Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
Medium weight cotton yarn (4), I used I Love This Cotton in White, about 1 ounce needed.
Tapestry needle
1″ button

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

ch- chain

sp- space

sl st- slip stitch

sk- skip

Multiples:

Multiples of 3 + 5

Pattern:

Ch 77

Row 1: Sk next 7 sts, sl st in next st, *ch 5, sk next 2 sts, sl st in next,* repeat from * to end.

Row 2: Ch 5, turn, *sc in the middle of ch 5 sp, ch 5,* repeat from * to end.

Rows 3-4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Turn, *ch 3, sl st in previous ch, ch 2, sc in the middle of ch 5 sp,* repeat from * to end, ending with a sc in end st. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew a 1″ button on the top inner corner of the neck. Slip the ch 5 sp on the other side of the collar over the button to fasten the collar.