Hubane

Being cold very easily, this collar first came as a need. To really face the cold a scarf or shawl won't do: something that does not dangle around is more practical. I saw many beautiful collars but you need to pass them over your head. Having this in mind, I designed this pattern so we could have a cosy and elegant collar that will keep us warm, and can be put on and off effortlessly. The hubane collar is worked in parts, flat. The construction makes it easy to play with colours if you want to. **Sizes:** Sizes 1(2)3 Sizes are interchangeable between the front and the back. For example you can knit a size 1 for the front and a size 2 for the back. **Gauge:** Stockinette stitch, blocked: for a 10×10 cm {4 in} square 19 sts and 26 rows This pattern is mostly worked sideways, so row gauge is particularly important. **Suggested yarn:** 2(3) balls of CaMaRose Snefnug Natur or Snefnug • Worsted/Aran weight • Yarn blown into cotton tube • 55% Camelid - Alpaca, 35% Cotton, 10% Wool - Merino • 110 m {120 y} / 50 g Or approximately 220(220)330m {240(240)360y} of a similar yarn. Depending on the size you'd like to make, this collar could be very close to your neck. I suggest to pick a yarn with that in mind. **Notions:** • Markers, scissors, tapestry needle • Scrap yarn or barber cord • A 3rd 4 mm {US 6} needle • Buttons 4 × ø 15 mm {½ in} of your choice or 4 × ø 12 mm {½ in} thin magnets to sew • Sewing thread and needle Horizontal buttonholes only • Crochet hook 4mm {US G/6} Optional: • Gros grain ribbon and sewing machine with buttonhole foot to reinforce the button bands **Techniques used:** • German short rows • Double knitting • Judy's magic cast on • 3 needle bind off This pattern has been tech edited.