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CÁBA
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Cába means collar in Irish Gaelic. And that is exactly what this is.

With barn coats, chore jackets, and aviation-style bombers having a moment lately, it is surprising to see how many of these garments are fitted with synthetic ‘teddy’ and faux-shearling type collars.

Luckily, the outer 
layer is often detachable, with the fabric beneath adhering to simple shapes and standard 
dimensions. Which gives us the perfect opportunity to knit woolly replacements. 



Using the unique Varv yarn, the result will be pleasingly fluffy, entirely natural, 
and harmless to sheep.

This pattern can also be used for adding a textured collar to hand-knitted garments, including cardigans, pullovers and vests.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZING
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
to suit a range of junior and adult necklines
measuring approximately
45cm/ 18” (47cm/ 19”, 50cm/20 ”, 52cm/ 21”, 55cm/ 22”)


FIT & COMPATIBILITY
designed to fit standard ‘barn coat’ & aviator style jackets
options for rectangular or flared collar shape,
with pointed or round edges

YARN

designed for Höner och Eir Varv,
suitable for Lagom-weight or Rejäl-weight

in Lagom-weight (60m/ 100g):
project requires up to 100g (100g, 100g, 200g, 200g)

in Rejäl-weight (30m/ 100g):
project requires up to up to 200g (200g, 200g, 300g, 300g)


GAUGE

Lagom-weight: 9 sts x 17 rows = 10cm x 10cm
Rejäl-weight: 8 sts x 15 rows = 10cm x 10cm

NEEDLES

Lagom-weight: 5mm in diameter

Rejäl-weight: 7mm in diameter

…or as needed to meet gauge


NOTIONS

measuring tape, tapestry needle, sewing needle, colour-matched thread

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

basic hand-stitching

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SAMPLE INFO.

khaki sample
Size 4, knitted in Lagom-weight
flared option with pointed edges

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NOTE: This pattern is designed specifically for Varv yarns. A modified version suitable for other yarns may be added at a later point.