Cloud Dancer Collar is a romantic lace collar knitting pattern. The collar features a wavy lace pattern with faux cables that creates beautiful movement and texture while remaining light and wearable. An i-cord tie at the front allows you to finish the collar with a delicate bow.

This modern detachable knitted collar pattern is worked seamlessly from the neckline outward and is an enjoyable small knitting project with a rhythmic stitch pattern. The lace is worked only on every fourth row, so you always have three rows of simple knit and purl stitches in between.

The length of the collar is easily adjustable by adding more repeats of the lace pattern, allowing you to customize the size and drape.

Cloud Dancer Collar can be knitted with a single strand of DK weight yarn for a more structured appearance, or with fingering weight yarn held together with silk mohair for a softer, airier fabric. For a very light and dreamy version, you can also knit it with two strands of mohair held together.

This dreamy knit accessory works beautifully layered over sweaters, blouses, dresses, or even worn under a coat for a subtle vintage-inspired detail. It’s a perfect quick knit accessory, a lovely stash-friendly project, and an elegant way to add texture and softness to everyday outfits.

Size
1 (2)
Length: 20 cm / 8 inches (adjustable)
Circumference at neckline: 48 (52) cm / 19 (20.75) inches
Circumference can be slightly adjusted with the front tie.

Yarn
You can knit the collar with either:

• Fingering weight yarn + lace weight mohair held together
220 (245) m / 240 (270) yards of each yarn

or

• Single strand of DK weight yarn
220 (245) m / 240 (270) yards

White sample (fingering + mohair):
1 (1) ball of Knitting For Olive Merino
(100% merino; 250 m / 273 yd per 50 g), color Putty
1 (2) balls of Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair
(70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m / 246 yd per 25 g), color Cream

Blue sample (fingering + mohair):
1 (2) balls of Sandnes Garn Sunday
(100% merino; 235 m / 257 yd per 50 g), color 6050
1 (2) balls of Filcolana Tilia
(70% mohair, 30% silk; 210 m / 230 yd per 25 g), color 340

Needles
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles (40 cm / 16 in)
for the collar edge and i-cord

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles (40 cm / 16 in)
for the lace pattern

Gauge
21 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches
in lace pattern (Chart 2), knitted flat on larger needles, after blocking

Notions
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking tools
• I-cord maker (optional)