Cancan Collar by Lily M. Chin

Cancan Collar

Crochet
March 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (U.S.)
5.0 mm (H)
327 yards (299 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Interweave SKU: EP7966

The outrageous ruffles of this elegant collar are created with a ribbon yarn that is crocheted onto a smooth crochet base (it’s easier than it looks!). Wear this with everything all the time! (Interweave)

Finished Size: 22 1/2” neck circumference; 40 1/2” chest circumference; 5 3/4” tall.

Yarn: Double Twist (100% acrylic; 273 yd 250 m/31/2 oz 100 g; CYCA #3): # 125 silver (MC), 1 skein. Rozetti Yarns Opus (92% acrylic, 8% polyester; 54 yd 48 m/31/2 oz 100 g; CYCA #5): # 43102 silver lining (CC), 1 skein. Yarns distributed by Universal Yarn.

Hooks: Hook Size: H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch marker (m); yarn needle.

Gauge: 16 sts and 18 rows = 4” in sc.

Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Spring 2013

Crochet Me Article Feb 26, 2013