Knitted Beautiful Cape
Oh, the knitted beautiful cape is just a delightful addition to any outfit! It wraps you up in cozy warmth while adding a touch of elegance to your look. The intricate patterns and soft textures make it a charming and versatile piece that you can wear on chilly days or even as a stylish accessory. With its stylish appeal and comfort, the knitted beautiful cape is sure to become your go-to favorite for those cozy and fashionable moments!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 18[18] inches
Width at top: 38[46] inches
Width at bottom: 56[56] inches
MATERIALS
Rowan Biggy Print [100% merino wool; 33 yds/30 m per 100g skein]; color: #240 Dull; 7[8] balls
32 inch/80cm US #36/20mm circular needle
1 US K-10.5/6.5mm crochet hook
1 sewing needle
2yds or 2m of wide satin ribbon (knitted samples shown use 3.5in/70mm wide polyester satin ribbon)
thread to match ribbon
straight pins
GAUGE
5 sts/8 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Note: While I would not normally recommend knitting to the very end of a ball in the middle of a row and tying the old yarn to the beginning of a new ball, in this case, I would suggest precisely that. Otherwise, you may find that you'll need an additional 2 or even 3 balls to complete the cape. The garter stitch edging on either side of the cape would also look neater without loose ends woven in. So when you reach the end of a ball in the middle of a row, I suggest joining it to the next ball of yarn with a square knot (ie. left over right, then right over left), leaving about 5-6 inch ends to weave into the garment once it has been completed.
DIRECTIONS
CO 70 sts.
Row 1 [RS]: K2, [k1, p1] to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2 [WS]: K2, [p1, k1] to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3 [RS]: K to end.
Row 4 [WS]: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until work measures approx 10[12] inches, ending with a WS row.
Size less:
Next Row [RS]: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Next Row [WS]: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Work these 2 rows 8 times more. 52 sts rem.
Size more:
Next Row [RS]: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Work 5 rows in patt as set.
Next Row [RS]: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Next Row [WS]: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Work these 2 rows two times more. 62 sts rem.
Both sizes:
Next row [RS]: K2, k2 tog, [p1,k1] to last 4 sts, p2tog, k2.
Next row: K2, [p1, k1] to last 2 sts, k2. 48[58] sts rem.
BO all sts.
FINISHING
Use crochet hook to weave in ends.
Cut satin ribbon in half. At the end of one length of ribbon, fold under 1 inch of the fabric and secure with pins to the wrong side of the top left corner of the cape's neckline. Repeat with the other ribbon length for the top right corner of the cape's neckline. Using photos as guides, sew a one-inch rectangle across the pinned and folded edge of each ribbon, to secure the ribbon behind the neckline. Then sew over the same rectangle once again, taking care not to let the sewing stitches show through on the front side of the garment. Cut the loose end of each ribbon at an angle.
