Cozy Knitted Ruffled Capelet — Easy Bulky-Yarn Pattern (Size 15 Needles)

This knitted ruffled capelet is a quick, stylish accessory that adds warmth and a feminine ruffled edge to any outfit. Worked in a bulky weight yarn and large needles, the piece is simple to make and comfortable to wear — perfect for beginners who want a statement accessory without complicated shaping.

Below you’ll find the materials list, notes, and the step-by-step instructions used by the original maker. The pattern uses Lion Brand Homespun (or approximately 185 yards of a bulky #5 yarn) and size 15 needles. Directions are written for a right-handed knitter.

Knitted ruffled capelet laid flat — main view of the garment and ruffled edge.

What you need:

• 1 skein of Lion Brand Homespun
• (or ~185 yards of a bulky #5 yarn)
• Size 15 circular or straight needles
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Fun vintage pin

Notes:

• Directions are for a right-handed knitter.
• The ruffle is made at a width equal to 4× the number of stitches of the garment minus 3.
• Cast on 413 stitches; using circular needles is recommended for the length. If you don’t have long circulars you can hold some stitches on scrap yarn as the maker did.

Capelet:

Cast on 413. Do not join rows.

I don't have a pair of 15 circulars so I had to thread the first 200 stitches onto a scrap of yarn. It was difficult but after the first few rows it was less so.

Row 1: K1, *K2, slip first stitch over second stitch on right needle, repeat from *

Close-up of the ruffle and stitch texture — shows the gathered effect of the ruffle.

Row 2: P1, *P2tog, repeat from *

Row 3: K

Row 4: P

Repeat rows 3 and 4 till you have worked 30 rows

Row 31: K1, *K2tog, repeat from *

Rows 32-35: K

Cast off.

Weave in ends. Pin closed with a vintage pin or preferred closure.