YARN

1 skein of MERINO 4 US from Heritage Yarns by Rosários, color 48 (100% merino wool superwash, 50 g = 125 m) – color A;

1 skein of MERINO 4 US from Heritage Yarns by Rosários, color 07 – color B.

HOOK

5 mm crochet hook – for the collar. If necessary, adjust the hooksize to obtain the correct gauge.
4 mm crochet hook – for the spider.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle, scissors, 1 stitch marker.

GAUGE

Based on the stitch pattern shown in Chart 1, measured on a blocked piece, 4 × 4 in: 14 stitches x 14 rows.

SIZES

2 sizes (neck circumference):
S/M: 35–37 cm (13¾–14½ in);
L/XL: 39–41 cm (15¼–16 in).

DESIGN

Tânia Teixeira

A Victorian-inspired crochet collar, Rainha (Queen) explores the contrasts between delicacy and darkness, elegance and mystery.
The delicacy of the lacework contrasts with the possible addition of a decorative spider. The spider can be attached to the collar as a removable element.