Shift collar

The Shift collar is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the back of the neck before stitches are picked up for the shoulders and continued into the front. The back is kept straight and structured, while the front narrows gently toward the ribbed edge, allowing the collar to sit cleanly and comfortably around the neck. To highlight the strong lines of the cable work, solid or lightly tonal yarns are recommended. Knit in a single strand of DK-weight yarn for crisp definition, or pair fingering-weight yarn with mohair, suri alpaca, or cashmere for added softness and a subtle halo. The result is a refined, architectural layer that feels both purposeful and wearable. SIZE One size Total length from shoulder to bottom: 29 cm / 11.5 inches. Width at shoulders: 33 cm / 13 inches. YARN 450 m / 490 yards of fingering-weight yarn and 450 m / 490 yards of lace-weight yarn such as silk mohair or 450 m / 490 yards of DK-weight yarn. Burgundy sample: 4 balls of De Rerum Natura Pénélope (90% merino, 10% silk; 133 m / 145 yards per 50 g), shown in the colorway Prune. Gray sample: 3 skeins of West Wool Tricycle (100% merino; 200 m / 218 yards per 50 g), shown in the colorway Dutch Sky and 3 balls of West Wool Glowhair (64% mohair, 36% mulberry silk; 210 m / 229 yards per 25 g), shown in the colorway Dutch Sky. NEEDLES 3.0 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the ribbing. 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the main part. GAUGE 22 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches of the Back Chart on the larger needles, after blocking. Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge! NOTIONS Stitch markers, cable needle (if using), tapestry needle, blocking tools.