Boa - Collar (knit)

Skill Level
Beginner

This classically chic, elegant collar is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Knit in Bernat Boa on set of four size 5 mm (U.S. 8) double pointed knitting needles 7 ins [18 cm] long.

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MEASUREMENT
Approx 6 ins [18 cm] wide x 20 ins [51 cm] long.

MATERIALS
Bernat Boa Furs
(50 g/1.75 oz) Brown 1 ball

Set of four size 5 mm (U.S. 8) double pointed knitting needles 7 ins [18 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 yds of satin ribbon 1 inch [2.5 cm] wide.

GAUGE
15 sts and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 23 sts.
1st row: (WS). *Inc 1 st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. 46 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles: (15-15-16) sts. Join in rnd. Place marker on first st.
Knit in rnds until work from beg measures 20 ins [51 cm], noting work is done on WS.

Next rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around. 23 sts. Cast off.

FINISHING: Turn Collar RS out. Weave yarn along end of collar and pull to gather side up to 2 ins [5 cm]. Secure end. Rep for other end. Cut satin ribbon in half and sew one tie to each end of Collar.