RBG Justice Collar Tutorials and Pattern

The RBG Justice Collar is a beaded crochet pattern for a fine-handmade collar. I designed the collar in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fight for women's rights. Please feel free to reproduce and wear this gorgeous collar in her honor and in honor of justice.

Use #RBGJusticeCollar if you post your work, so I can see!!!

Inspired by the wit, wisdom, and unwavering resolve of beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this intricate beaded crochet pattern makes a fantastic, regal collar. While her dissent collar is the most popular, Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a collection of fine collars that she wore while in her Supreme Court judicial robes. This design is inspired by RBG's love of collars as a symbol of her unique place in the system of justice. It's a statement of strength. It's a statement of justice. Whether you're in a boardroom, a courtroom, or just want to display some "Notorious" vibes, this pattern helps you make your own piece of history.

This collar was designed by host Kelly McFarland in honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg was a champion of women's rights and is dearly missed. As a small scale champion of rights for us all - I think we can all agree that it's time for some justice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enQHaqtk-Gc

Part 1: Material and Getting Started, Making the Foundation Row, and Adding Beads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8WTs1wPcCA

Part 2: Adding the Tabs to the Collar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxSKXYEzgCw

Part 3: Adding the Border

The pattern for the RBG Collar is also available for purchase HERE

Materials used in the tutorial videos are listed below:

Main yarn:

• Size 10 Super thin crochet yarn, black Pattern uses: Aunt Lydia’s Classic thread yarn Size 10 in Black

Border yarn:

• Size 10 super thin crochet yarn (or ~28 yards of embroidery thread) in gold, silver, or preferred border color Pattern uses: Embroidery Thread - DMC Metallic - F 68057 MULHOUSE Cedex

Beads:

• Size 2/0 beads in 2 colors; 51 of main color and 43 of the alternate color

  Pattern Uses:

  • Seed Beads: Czech Seed Beads size 2/0: Black Diamond mix x51 & Contrast S/L x43 OR

  • Pearl Beads: White 4mm x43, Main Seed Beads x51

• Size 6/0 beads, 2 similar colors to 2/0 beads; 22 of the main color and 30 of the alternate color

  Pattern Uses:

  • Seed Beads: Czech Glass-e Beads size 6/0: Main x22, Czech Seed Beads size 6/0: Silver Waters x30 OR

  • Pearl Glass Beads: White 8mm, Gray 8mm

• Beading needle

• Size 3.0 mm crochet hook

• Magnetic Clasp or other Jewelry Clasp