From cold winter days to chilly festival evenings the Almost Famous Collar is a simple way to elevate any outfit! It’s a cinch to make and works up quickly with any chunky stash yarn you have. Wear it with your favorite denim jacket, over a tank dress, or even with a t-shirt and jeans for a hit of instant glam!

Skill Level: Beginner Knitter

Materials:
Main Color (MC):  1 skein Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in True Olive

Contrast Colors (CC):  1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 164-170 g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein) shown in Mustard

Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.

Needle Size:
Size US 19 (15 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Size N (P) / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook for edging Adjust needle / hook sizes as necessary to match gauge. Note if you adjust your needle size, the crochet hook should be approx. 5 mm smaller than the knitting needle when gauge is met.

Removable stitch markers (2)

Stitch markers (2) 

Sturdy cardboard square (4“ / 10 cm) for making pom poms

Tapestry needle

Size: One size fits all 

Finished Measurements:
Width - 5” / 12.5 cm
Length (measured outside curve edge, without fringe) - 31” / 77.5 cm

Gauge: 7 sts and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch worked flat using Spun Cloud, steam blocked

Designer: Cheryl Kubat