Cranberry Capelet
A great little capelet to knit when you have just a bit less than a sweater’s worth of yarn on hand. I wanted to create something that felt classic, but depending on color and styling could be a great statement piece!
Worked top down, with a cozy loose turtleneck, the focus of the capelet is a large, flowy cable down the center of the front and back. Surrounding the cable are different weights of ribbing which keep the knitting interesting and help to accent the shaping and lines of the piece.
The length of this capelet, as written, is shorter, to make sure your waist shows below. However, it’s easy to modify this for length or width if desired, and notes are in the pattern.
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Yarn: The original yarn has been discontinued, but worsted weight Merino Cashmere Nylon yarns from Plucky Knitter, Madeline Tosh, and Malabrigo have worked beautifully, and many other dyers/companies make merino worsteds in subtly variegated colorways.
For a more rustic version, Hudson + West Forge, Cascade 220, Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted, or another wool in a solid, tweed, or heather works well.
If considering other yarns, you need a worsted weight fiber with an even twist in a solid or subtle colorway, without too much weight or drape. Look at the FOs on Ravelry to see how different yarns have knit up if you need ideas!
Gauge: 20 sts/28 rounds in 4”/10cm in cable and (k4, p2) rib on smaller needle, and in (k1, p1) rib on larger needle.
22 sts/28 rounds in 4”/10cm in (k1, p1) rib on smaller needle.
Needles: US#7/4.5mm, US#8/5mm
Sizes: Designed to fit approx. bust sizes:
(32-36) (38-42) (44-50) (52-58) (60-64)”
(81.25-91.5) (96.5-106.75) (111.75-127) (132-147) (152.5-162.5)cm
Yardage:
700(950,1200,1400,1600)yds
640(875, 1100,1280,1465)m