K710-Ruffled Collar

K710 – Ruffled Collar by Nazanin Fard

What Is Being Made

The K710 – Ruffled Collar is a decorative cowl-style neckpiece designed to add elegant texture and visual interest to any outfit. This finished accessory measures 26 inches (66 cm) around the neck edge with a depth of 3½ inches (9 cm) to the ruffle edge, making it a versatile piece suitable for layering over various necklines. The collar features distinctive pointy edges that are embellished with multicolored beads, creating a refined and eye-catching design.

Techniques Used

This ruffled collar is constructed using short-row knitting, a technique that creates shaping and texture by working back and forth across only a portion of the stitches in each row. The designer has strategically eliminated the traditional yarn wrapping method typically required for short rows, simplifying the construction process while maintaining the desired aesthetic. The pattern employs place markers and slip markers to track stitch positions and turning points throughout the repetitive pattern sequence. Additionally, the design incorporates bead embellishment using a specialized chain with bead (CHB) stitch, where beads are positioned close to completed stitches before wrapping yarn around the hook and pulling through the loop to secure them.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl stitch (p) – used in alternating ribbed sections for textural contrast
• Yarn over (yo) – creates decorative eyelet details and contributes to the ruffled edge formation
• Bind off – secures stitches at the conclusion of rows and the final edge
• Chain with Bead (CHB) – specialty stitch for attaching multicolored beads to the pointy edges

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This project is worked in sport weight yarn, a lightweight yarn category that produces delicate, refined fabric suitable for neckwear and close-fitting accessories. The pattern requires knitting needles appropriate for sport weight yarn. The design incorporates multicolored beads that are attached using a crochet hook to create the chain with bead stitch, adding decorative embellishment to the finished piece.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technique repertoire. The short-row construction and bead embellishment techniques require some experience, though the designer's decision to eliminate wrap-and-turn methods makes the pattern more accessible than traditional short-row projects.