Turn a plain outfit into something special with this dazzling lace collar worked in Tilli Tomas Rock Star, a sumptuous silk yarn plied with beads, or your choice of DK / worsted weight yarn. This collar knits up quickly on size 7 US / 4.5 mm needles using only 60 yards of yarn.
Size: one size fits all
Yarn: 60 yards beaded DK or worsted weight yarn; the sample model used Tilli Tomas Rock Star, a spun silk yarn that comes plied with crystal beads at approximate 3.5" intervals
Suggested needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Gauge: 17.5 stitches = 4" over lace pattern at neckline
Other notions:
2 stitch markers
tapestry needle for finishing ends
blocking board and rust proof pins
narrow ribbon
Construction: worked flat in rows starting at neckline and increasing to lower edge in one piece; no sewing or grafting
Stitches used: knit, purl, slip, knit 2 stitches together, purl 3 stitches together, slip slip knit, center double decrease, yarn over
Stitch instructions: charted and written
Skill level: intermediate or adventurous advanced beginner lace knitter
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