For this cape, I chose the sturdy Purl-Twist Fabric stitch from Walker’s A Treasury of Knitting Patterns (which, because of its smooth density, I find is a perfect choice for outerwear). The no-fuss silhouette, complete with a two-way zipper for added mobility, lends itself to myriad styling options and winter accessories.

** A correction and note left out of the pattern:

Shape Yoke
NEXT ROW (RS): Increase 14 sts this row…., as follows: When working Row 1 of Purl-Twist Fabric, work to 1 st before marker, M1-b/f 7 times, work to end; when working Row 3, work to marker, M1-b/f 7 times, work to end—236 (268….