9 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) with larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
K1, p1 Rib (worked in the rnd) Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rnd 2 for k1, p1 Rib.
NOTES:
Collar is worked back and forth in rows, then joined and worked in the round.
COLLAR With straight needles, cast on 60 sts. Work in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures about 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) from beg.
Shape shoulders
Row 1: K4, k2tog, (k8, k2tog) 5 times, k4 – 54 sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K3, k2tog, (k7, k2tog) 5 times, k4 – 48 sts.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: K3, k2tog, (k6, k2tog) 5 times, k3 – 42 sts.
Row 6: Knit.
Change to double-pointed needles. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd and knit 1 rnd. Change to k1, p1 Rib worked in the rnd and work until ribbed section measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm). Bind off in rib.
FINISHING Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Split Collar Reviewed by LaShawn Wright on 2010-10-27
I used the sewing cast-off method and it fit perfect over my head and around my neck. However, it seems the bottom collar part wont lay flat and the shaping is a little off. I was going to make another in a different color but I have changed my mind.
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