Working the Cocoknits Method Collar

Instructions to complete the Collar will be included in your pattern; however, the challenging part of this technique is typically just visualizing how it works. Thankfully Julie made a knit tutorial with a video and step-by-step instructions that should clear up any confusion you have about this step. Watch the How to Work a Collar with the Cocoknits Method for the answer to all your questions.

You've got choices for seaming: 

1. You can choose to do a Provisional Cast-On for the Collar, or you can do whatever other Cast-On you prefer. If you don't do the Provisional Cast-On, you'll simply have an additional seam up the back of the Collar. You'll seam this with the False Graft technique. 
2. You can seam the Collar now or once your cardigan is complete. You'll need to Join a Vertical to Horizontal Seam. If you choose to wait, you may want to refer to the resource list below then (if you're participating in the Everlasting KAL this will be during weeks 7-8 Finishing & Blocking). 

-Claw Clips These tools are small but mighty. We recommend using them to align the Collar and to securely hold it in place until ready for seaming.  
-Tapestry Needles If seaming now, our Tapestry Needles may become your newest must-have for weaving in ends. It has a bent-tip design so it slides under and through stitches with ease. The tip is just the right amount of pointiness - not too sharp, not too blunt. 

-How to Work a Collar with the Cocoknits Method
-How to Provisional Cast On with Judy’s Magic CO
-How to Join a Vertical to Horizontal Seam
-How to False Graft page 130 (of Cocoknits Sweater Workshop)

Once finished with the information above, you can continue moving forward with content guiding you through a Cocoknits Method sweater on our Everlasting KAL page. If you're signed up for our emails, you'll receive a new email in one week all about Filling out the Cocoknits Worksheet. 

If you don't know about it, our Everlasting KAL is our knit-a-long that's going on well...forever! You can join by yourself, with friends, or with an LYS. Best part? You get to pick what sweater to knit. Learn more by visiting the Everlasting KAL page.