Sometimes elegance is best expressed in the simplest forms. Easy single crochet and half double crochet ribbing combine to create a highly graphic fabric that sculpts the classic silhouette of this capelette. Add a dash of your own style with a bold, beautiful button or a simple shawl pin.

Finished Measurements
To Fit Bust: 32-36 (40-44, 48-52, 56-60) inches/81.5-91.5 (101.5-112, 122-132, 142-152.5) cm
Length across Bottom Edge: 48 (54, 64, 72) inches/122 (137, 162.5, 183) cm
Length across Top Edge: 36 (40½, 48, 54) inches/91.5 (103, 122, 137) cm
Width: 16 (16, 21¼, 21¼) inches/40.5 (40.5, 54, 54) cm

Materials and Tools
Sample shown in Malabrigo Arroyo (100% Superwash Merino; 3.53 ounces/100 g = 335 yards/306 m): 3 (4, 4, 5) skeins or 1005 (1340, 1340, 1675) yards/918 (1224, 1224, 1530) m of lightweight yarn
Crochet hook: 3.5mm (size E-4) or size to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
One 3-inch/7.6 cm decorative button
One 5/8-inch/1.6 cm shirt button to be used as a post button

Sample shown in Size Small in color Borraja #58