A crochet necktie can be quietly textured, brightly patterned, or surprisingly delicate. These fourteen projects explore that range through dense stitches, tailored folds, Tunisian stripes, tiny granny motifs, open filet work, and raised bobbles. Some are conventional ties that you knot at the collar; one uses a preformed front and neck cord. Each idea links to the original designer or publisher’s complete project or paid project listing.
Our original styling illustrations explore color and presentation; they are not photographs of projects made or tested by Speshview. Use the designer’s own photos, charts, and instructions for exact shaping, stitch arrangement, assembly, and fit. The individual notes explain meaningful illustrative differences, paid access, email unlocks, printing restrictions, and adjustable sizes. Before choosing yarn, compare the intended length and blade width with a tie and shirt you already like wearing.
1.) Olive-and-Ochre Motifs With a Cream Outline
A motif front can turn a necktie into the focal point of an otherwise quiet outfit. Caron’s design uses full and half motifs that are joined, folded, and overlapped to create the blade, giving the project more assembly interest than a simple strip. Olive, ochre, and cream offer one illustrated palette beside a plain ivory shirt. The image simplifies the motif centers and arrangement and changes the color distribution; use the publisher’s diagrams for the intended construction. Read the finishing pages before making the first motif so the relationship between the front and the narrow tail is clear. Check the finished width against a shirt collar or jacket you already enjoy wearing.
Pattern: Crochet Necktie — Caron / Yarnspirations.
Access and fit: Free complete PDF; no account required. Approximately 52 inches long by 3½ inches at the widest point. The PDF uses eleven full motifs and three half motifs, with a separate narrow tail.
2.) A Deep Teal Trinity-Stitch Tie
A deep teal tie gives a plain shirt a strong color accent while keeping the overall shape familiar. Olya Mikesh’s Trinity design has a richly textured surface and a folded construction, bringing some of the structure of a tailored tie into a crochet project. The illustration interprets the stitch scale and the pointed end; follow the original photos and finishing notes for the actual fold. A smooth, relatively fine yarn helps the small texture remain readable without making the knot look oversized. Compare the stated length with a favorite tie before beginning. Plan the back seam carefully, since the finished front should hang smoothly rather than twist as it falls from the collar.
Pattern: Trinity Crochet Necktie — Olya Mikesh for I Like Crochet.
Access and fit: Free web instructions on the public project page. The publisher marks premium printing as requiring a subscription. One size, approximately 56 inches long by 3½ inches wide; worked flat, folded, and sewn along the back.
3.) A Silver-Gray Tie With Knit-Like Texture
Knit-like columns can give a crocheted tie a subtle, tailored appearance. Briana Kepner combines split single crochet with alternating texture, making the fabric itself the main detail rather than adding stripes or a separate motif. Silver gray looks especially clear against a pale blue shirt and a darker jacket. The illustration interprets the column spacing and the way the knot sits; use the designer’s close-up photos for the intended surface. Check the size chart before choosing the final length, particularly if you prefer a larger knot. Read the notes about continuous rounds and marker placement before beginning, since the construction differs from a flat tie with a single long back seam.
Pattern: Men’s Crochet Tie — Briana Kepner of Briana K Designs.
Access and fit: Free web pattern requires an email unlock. Optional paid ad-free PDF. Short, Standard, and Long guidance spans approximately 53–63 inches. US terms; the tie is worked continuously in the round and finished by seaming the openings.
4.) A Moss-Stitch Tie in Soft Charcoal Tweed
Small flecks in a charcoal tweed yarn can make a solid-colored tie feel quietly varied. Rich Textures Crochet uses moss stitch for a surface that looks less strongly lined than many basic row patterns, then joins two matching sides for additional substance. The illustrated version changes the fleck colors and knot proportions; consult the original photos for the finished fabric. Keep the surrounding outfit simple so the texture is visible at an ordinary viewing distance. Check whether the standard or tall length is the better starting point before making both sides. Matching their dimensions matters as much as choosing the yarn, because an uneven pair can affect how neatly the finished edges sit together.
Pattern: Mens Classic Necktie — Rich Textures Crochet.
Access and fit: Free complete web pattern and video; no account required. Optional paid PDF. Approximately 3 inches wide by 57 inches for standard length or 63 inches for tall. Two matching sides are crocheted together.
5.) A Pale Blue Skinny Tie With Clean Edges
A pale blue skinny tie is an appealing choice when you want the crochet to feel light and understated. Suvi Geary’s design uses a carefully shaped blade and a separate keeper loop, giving the back of the tie useful attention as well as the front. Our illustration keeps the surface plain and interprets the taper; embroidery is an optional styling suggestion from the designer. A smooth yarn makes the small stitches and clean edging easier to appreciate. Compare the stated length with the way you usually knot a tie, rather than assuming a narrow shape also means a short one. Read the blocking notes before finishing, since the designer specifically discusses the fabric’s tendency to twist.
Pattern: Skinny Tie — Suvi Geary of Suvi’s Crochet.
Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; no account required. Optional paid downloadable PDF is offered on the designer’s pattern listing. Approximately 64 inches long, 3 inches across the blade, and 1 inch across the tail. Fingering-weight yarn.
6.) Diagonal Tunisian Stripes in Rust and Cream
Diagonal stripes give this tie a noticeably different rhythm from horizontal color bands. Kara Gunza’s Tunisian design combines a grid-like fabric with shaping that allows the color changes to travel across the blade at an angle. Rust, cream, and deep chocolate make a warm illustrated palette beside an off-white shirt. The image interprets the stripe widths and tip proportions; use the original photo and written pattern for their intended relationship. Choose the colors together before beginning so the lighter stripe has enough contrast without dominating every repeat. Read the forward-pass and return-pass guidance if Tunisian crochet is new to you, and compare the developing shape with the length you want to wear.
Pattern: Tunisian Crochet Tie for Dad — Kara Gunza of Petals to Picots.
Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; no account required. Uses a Tunisian hook and worsted-weight yarn. One ungraded design; the public instructions do not state finished dimensions.
7.) A Herringbone Tie With Slate Diagonal Bands
A herringbone surface gives this tie a woven-looking texture while keeping it unmistakably crocheted. Gemma Williams uses two colors and diagonal shaping, creating a substantial blade that can stand out against a plain shirt. Slate and pale gray make a restrained illustrated combination, with the stripes supplying the movement. The image changes their spacing and interprets the edging; use the designer’s photos for the intended balance. Compare the wider stated blade with the collars and jacket lapels you plan to wear beside it. Read through the shaping and edging before beginning, since the diagonal fabric has a different construction from a straightforward strip that narrows evenly on both sides.
Pattern: Slate Men’s Tie — Gemma Williams of Concrete Gems.
Access and fit: Free complete web pattern in US terms; no account required. Optional paid PDF includes US and UK terms, supporting photos, and a schematic. Approximately 60 inches long by 4 inches at its widest point.
8.) A Narrow Casual Tie With Contrasting End Bands
A narrow tie with a few contrasting bands can add interest without filling the entire blade with colorwork. Pierrot’s Casual Necktie PDF offers different versions; this idea selects Version B as one complete project. Navy and silver gray keep the illustrated palette close to an easy everyday combination. The image interprets the band placement and the finished end; follow the publisher’s chart and finishing schematic for the actual arrangement. Read both the introductory notes and the correct version’s chart before beginning, since the hook, yarn, and measurements differ across the options. The keeper loop is included in the project, making it worth considering the back finish while planning the front colors.
Pattern: Casual Necktie 211s-34 — Version B — Pierrot Yarns / Gosyo Co., Ltd.; English translation by Linda Lanz.
Access and fit: Free complete English publisher PDF; no account required. Uses symbol charts with English notes. Version B is approximately 149 cm long by 6 cm wide and includes a seamed body and keeper loop. The PDF also contains a separate Version A.
9.) A Preformed Indigo Tie With a Wrapped Center
A preformed tie offers a different approach when you enjoy the look of a necktie but prefer to make the front shape separately. Emi Harrington gathers the upper end beneath a small crocheted wrap, then uses a chain cord to attach the finished piece around the collar. Indigo gives the illustration a clear, simple character against a striped shirt. The image interprets the front length and the wrap’s proportions; use the original photos for the actual assembly. Decide the intended wearer and finished scale before beginning, because the instructions are adjustable rather than graded into a set of named sizes. Pay attention to the gathered top so the wrap sits neatly around it.
Pattern: How to Crochet a Neck Tie — Emi Harrington of Hectanooga Patterns.
Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; no account required. Adjustable length and width, with no fixed finished measurements. A preformed front is gathered beneath a crocheted wrap and attached to a chain neck cord.
10.) An Ombré Tie That Moves From Berry to Gold
Slow color changes can give a simple tie a lively appearance without requiring a separate color decision for every row. Erin Horanzy’s pattern encourages personal choices about length and width, making it a useful option when you have a favorite tie to use as a visual reference. Berry, plum, ochre, and muted teal create one illustrated ombré direction. The image reimagines the color sequence and taper; the designer’s photos show the original proportions. Look at a longer stretch of the yarn before beginning so you understand how gradually the shades move. Keep the shirt relatively quiet if you want the color transitions to be the main feature of the finished outfit.
Pattern: Erin’s Simple Crocheted Necktie — Erin Horanzy.
Access and fit: Free complete designer PDF through Ravelry; the public guest download does not require an account. One adjustable design rather than fixed finished dimensions. Uses worsted-weight yarn and half double crochet.
11.) A Powder Blue Steel Tie With Tiny Granny Motifs
Tiny granny motifs can create a delicate tie with a more open surface than a dense single-crochet design. Simone Francis’s Steel Tie has a slender, rectangular appearance, making a pale blue version especially appealing beside a clean white shirt. The illustration interprets the motif spacing and overall length; it does not reproduce the paid pattern’s exact arrangement. Read the complete purchased project before deciding how to handle the joins and edging. A smooth cotton yarn can help the small openings remain distinct while keeping the overall look restrained. Compare the finished scale with the collar and the rest of the outfit, since an open motif fabric reads differently from a solid blade.
Pattern: Steel Tie — Simone Francis.
Access and fit: Paid complete-project Ravelry PDF; purchase required. The listing provides both US and UK terminology and specifies fingering-weight cotton. Finished dimensions are not stated on the public listing.
12.) A Lime Filet Tie With an Airy Grid
An airy filet tie can bring an unexpected amount of texture to a plain outfit. James Morris’s design uses a fine hook and an open fabric, giving the front a lighter appearance than several of the denser options in this collection. Lime green offers one illustrated color direction, especially against warm white or pale stone shades. The image reimagines the mesh arrangement and rounded tip; use the purchased pattern for the exact filet design. Consider the color of the shirt beneath it, since that background will remain visible through the openings. Read the visual references alongside the written directions before beginning, particularly if you usually work solid crochet fabrics rather than a repeated open grid.
Pattern: Retro Filet Crochet Tie — James Morris of DivyneCrochet.
Access and fit: Paid complete-project PDF through the designer’s Ravelry listing or linked Etsy shop. US terms; approximately 150 cm long, with adjustment guidance. Uses fine cotton and a 1.5 mm hook; includes written directions and visual references.
13.) Colorful Granny Squares With a White Tail
A row of colorful granny squares gives this tie a cheerful, clearly handmade character. Erin Sharp changes the square size with different hooks, allowing the motif front to become gradually narrower before it meets the long tail. Coral, aqua, mustard, and white offer a fresh illustrated palette beside a pale gray shirt. The image simplifies the visible motif count and uses solid-colored centers within white borders, changing the original multicolor rounds; use the designer’s original layout for the intended graduation. Gather the different hook sizes before beginning so each square is made with its planned scale. Read the original and alternate knot notes together before choosing a version, rather than mixing the two arrangements partway through the project.
Pattern: Hip To Be Square Tie — Erin Sharp of The Cookie Snob.
Access and fit: Free complete web pattern; no account required. Optional paid printable PDF. The original uses nine graduated granny squares and several hook sizes; an alternate version changes the number of squares for a different knot. Length guidance is included.
14.) A Plum Bobble Tie With Raised Texture
Raised bobbles make this tie a tactile alternative to a flat strip or a motif front. Kalene Gardner combines a narrow plain section with a broader textured blade, allowing the surface detail to become the main feature lower down. Tonal plum gives the illustration depth without repeating the multicolored example in the designer’s photos. The image interprets the bobble spacing and the lower taper; follow the PDF for the intended arrangement. Check the complete instructions before beginning, including the access note about a shortened repeat reference. Choose a quieter shirt fabric so the raised stitches remain visible, and consider the optional keeper while planning how the narrower tail will sit behind the front.
Pattern: Bobble Necktie — Kalene Gardner of Brilliant Button.
Access and fit: Free complete designer PDF through Ravelry; the public guest download does not require an account. One adjustable size, with no overall finished measurement. Includes an optional rear keeper. A later repeat reference appears to omit a digit; consult the designer if that line is unclear.
Choose the Fabric and Fit Together
Choose the construction and finished proportions before settling on a color. A folded tie, a double-layer moss-stitch design, a single flat strip, and a chain of motifs will each feel different at the collar and along the front. Read the complete original project, check the stated access requirements, and resolve any unclear directions with the designer before beginning. Let the shirt and jacket help guide the palette: a quiet outfit can support a colorful motif tie, while a textured solid can add interest without a strong contrast. Finish and care for the yarn as directed so the shape stays as considered as the color choice.
