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GAUGE:

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.

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