I don't know why but I've been saving up a lot pictures of knit/crocheted collars from fashion blogs and old photo databases. I've also sketched a few ideas for collars. Yesterday I sat down and crocheted up this guy. It's based on a beaded scalloped collar that I saved a picture of.
I used a 4.25mm hook and Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton. My mom has a huge cone of it. I don't wear any close crew neck things so I would probably have to remake the collar with one more motif if I wanted it to really look like an attached collar. I think I'll just wear it as is with lower cut tops.
This was a nice quick project and a good break from my cardigan pattern stuff. For those of you that remember that I was knitting two of those cardigans and are curious what happened with them, one is blocking in the kitchen and the other needs its ends woven in and a blocking.
Speaking of patterns, I've been thinking about doing a series of collars or maybe a little digital book of them because I have so many collar ideas. Then again, who really needs a bunch of knit/crocheted collars?
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Cute! My first ever crochet project (at the tender age of 13ish) was a thread collar.
ReplyDeletethis is REALLY cute. So many times, I see a cute t-shirt with a little collar like this and it ups the adorbs factor exponentially. I think you should make some and stick them in an etsy shop missy!!!
ReplyDeleteA: EVERYONE needs a book of crocheted and knit collars :oP
ReplyDeleteI've made crocheted collars, although you don't see many people wearing them. So what! Yours is very nice. Here is one I made a while ago, if you'd like to check it out. I never did sell it, so I do wear it!
ReplyDeletehttp://dominanthands.blogspot.com/2009/06/inspired-by-past-vintage-patterns.html
It makes really pretty pictures and seems fun to create! I look forward to seeing more of them!
ReplyDeletedarling, love this! happy to find your blog, hope you stop by and say hello.
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m.fay
http://www,amateurcouture.com
Very cute! I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThat is so adorable. SO not me, but I love it on you.
ReplyDeletegreat post!
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Adorable! I don't think I'd wear it, but the look really works on you, especially with the cardigan.
ReplyDeleteI do!! I want one!
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xo Lynz
http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com
Very cute! Who needs crochet collars? I don't know about need exactly, but I was just thinking the other day that it would be fun to have some for the winter...
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