The Big Collar

SIZE & GAUGE: One size fits all; gauge is not very important for this project.
MATERIALS: - 150m soft chunky yarn.
- 8mm 60cm circ needles (Use a 6-6.5mm needle if you want a collar that fits closer to the neck for warmth.)
ABBREVIATIONS: M1: With the left hand needle, and coming from the front, pick up the top strand between the 2 needles. With the right hand needle, knit this strand from the back.
M1P: With the left hand needle and coming from the back, pick up the top strand between the 2 needles. With the right hand needle, purl the strand from the front.
DIRECTIONS: Cast on 80 sts. Join in a circle, being careful not to twist the stitches around the needle.
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 3”.
Next Round: *K1, M1, K1, P2. Repeat from * to end of round. (100 sts) Place a marker on this round.
Next Round: *K3, P2. Repeat from * to the end of round.
Repeat this last row for 1 ½” from the marker..
Next Round: *K3, P1, M1P, P1. Repeat from * to the end of the round (120 sts). Move the marker up to mark this round.
Next Round: *K3, P3. Repeat from * to the end of the round.
Repeat this last row for 1 ½” from the marker.
Next Round: *K2, M1, K1, P3. Repeat from * to the end of the round (140 sts). Move the marker up to mark this round.
Next Round: *K4, P3. Repeat from * to the end of the round.
Repeat this last round for 1 ½” from the marker.
Next Round: *K4, P2, M1P, P1. Repeat from * to the end of the round. (160 sts)
Next Round: *K4, P4. Repeat from * to the end of the round. Repeat this last round until there is just enough yarn to cast off loosely (approx 2m).
Cast off loosely and sew in the tails.
Note: a fine band of elastic thread can be worked in when the collar is finished at the base of the neck to give it a more fitted look.
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