I Iike to design products using a sketch as a starting point. This shaped Collar was based on a dressmaking pattern for a Peter Pan collar.

TIPS
Add a fleece fabric backing to make it warmer.
Quick and easy to crochet for presents.
Looks great over a jumper, dress or coat.
Work with a ruler marking your place on the pattern. I did!
Make your Pansies as clashy as you like – they will always Iook good.

Extra tips and ideas are on my project page here.

Try the dc foundation stitch, it is great when you get the hang of it and very versatile. Tutorial here.

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The yarns and colours used are
Life Aran - 2319 (Cranberry)
Life DK - 2394 (Daffodil) and 2306 (Cardinal)
Special DK - 1002 (Black), 1246 (Lipstick), 1066 (Rosehip) and 1123 (Claret)