Knitted Adorable Capelet
The knitted adorable capelet is simply charming, adding a touch of warmth and style to any outfit. This delightful accessory is perfect for cozy evenings or a fun day out with friends. The intricate knitting work gives it a unique and elegant look that you'll love showing off. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or new to the craft, creating your own capelet can be a rewarding and fun project to take on. So, grab your needles and yarn, and let's get crafting!
Materials:
- Mondial Asia [60% wool, 9% Alpaca, 5% Nylon, 26% Acrylic. 72 yds/100 grams]; color: #147; 4[5]skeins/260[320]yards.
- Sm/Med kit @ Yarn Xpress
- Lg/XL kit @ Yarn Xpress
Or try:
- 3[4] skeins of Colinette Graffiti
- 10[12] skeins of Noro Big Bebe [also available at YarnXpress]
- 3[4] skeins of WoolEase Thick 'n' Quick
Note: The wine-colored sample is knitted in a super-bulky wool boucle purchased on Ebay and hand-dyed with Kool-Aid.
The crocheted edging takes slightly less yarn than the fringed version.
1 set US #10/6mm straight needles
large crochet hook
Gauge
12 sts = 4" in stockinette stitch on US #10/6mm needles
Since this is not a fitted garment, gauge need only be approximate. Bear in mind that a larger gauge will yield a slightly larger finished garment.
Directions:
Button Band
CO 27[30] stitches.
Rows 1-6: Knit [3 garter ridges].
First Half Wedge
Row 1: [RS] K 18[20], turn.
Row 2 and all even [WS] rows in Wedge: Knit.
Row 3: K 16[18], turn.
Continue working in this fashion, knitting 2 fewer sts each RS row, turning and knitting back until you have used up all your sts (9[10] garter ridges).
You've now completed the first half wedge of shaping.
Stockinette Section
[if you want to alter the sizing further, add or subtract a garter ridge or two from this section]
Next row: Knit full row [27[30] stitches].
Next row:: K7 [for collar], purl to end of row.
Repeat these 2 rows for 22[26] rows. [It may be easiest to count 11[13] garter ridges on the collar].
Full Wedge
You are now ready for the shoulder shaping.
Row 1: K2, turn.
Row 2 and all even rows: Knit.
Row 3: K4, turn.
Continue in this manner, knitting 2 more stitches on each odd [RS] row for 8[9] garter ridges until you have knit 18[20] stitches on your short row. Turn.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: Knit full row
Next row: Knit full row.
Next row: K18[20], turn.
Next row: Knit.
Continue working short rows, knitting 2 fewer stitches on each RS row until you have worked the last [2 stitch] row, turned and knit back.
Repeat the Stockinette and the Full Wedge sections 2 times. Knit a final Stockinette section [for a total of 4].
Now you will knit the final front shaped section.
Final Half Wedge
Row 1: K2, turn.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K4, turn.
Row 4: Knit.
Continue as for other wedges, knitting 2 more stitches on each RS row until you have knit 18[20] stitches, turned, and knit back.
Final Button Band
Rows 1 and 2: Knit.
Row 3: Make 5 buttonholes evenly spaced along row:
[size S/M: *K4, BO1* 5 times, K2]
[size L/XL: K6, *BO1, K4* 4 times, BO1, K3]
Row 4: Knit row, casting on stitches above BO stitches.
Knit 2 more rows.
BO all stitches.
Weave in ends. Sew on buttons opposite buttonholes.
For fringe: Cut approximately 240[260] pieces of yarn into 8-inch lengths. You will need about 55[60] yards of yarn to do this. Taking 2 pieces of yarn together, double them over and pull through bottom edge stitch. Pull loose ends through loop and pull to secure.
Alternatively, for crocheted edging: Attach yarn at one button band, chain stitch 8 stitches, crochet through bottom edge of capelet 4 rows over [approximately 1 inch], chain another 8 stitches and crochet through bottom edge of capelet another 4 rows over. Continue working in this manner all the way to opposite button band. Attach yarn.
Weave in ends.
Attach 5 buttons opposite buttonholes.