Cedarcrest Capelet by Janine Myska

Cedarcrest Capelet

Knitting
December 2021
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette knit in the round
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
380 yards (347 m)
One Size
English
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ABOUT
Say hello to your new winter staple! This beginner-friendly knit capelet features a cozy turtleneck and a simple, yet eye-catching, fair-isle colourwork design along the bottom edge. Knit with large needles and super bulky weight yarn, this wintry layering piece works up in no time and is sure to keep you warm, shielding you from any harsh winds that may come your way. With instructions on adjusting the length, you can easily modify your Cedarcrest Capelet to suit your own personal taste.
Since this piece is knit in the round from the top-down with a circular yoke construction, your cozy capelet will have a completely seamless, clean finish with no front or back - just throw it on and go!

MATERIALS
Yarn: Super Bulky—WeCrochet Tuff Puff in 2 colours – Silver and White

  • 100% Wool
  • 44 yds 40 m per 3.5-oz 100-g skein
  • Find this yarn on crochet.com or visit yarnsub.com for similar substitutes

Yardage:
8 skeins or 340 yds (311 m) of Colour A – Silver
1 skein or 40 yds (37 m) of Colour B – White

Needles:

  • Main Gauge Needle - Size U.S. 15 (10 mm) with several cables long enough to accommodate all sts as your project grows

  • Sample used 24”, 32”, and 60” (60, 80, and 152 cm) cables, changing cable lengths whenever necessary

  • If you have interchangeable needles, you can join cables together for extra length

  • Turtleneck Needle - Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) or one size smaller than main gauge needle with 16” cable

or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker to mark BOR

MEASUREMENTS
Finished capelet measures 88” (224 cm) in circumference, measured at the widest point. and 21.5” (48 cm) in length, measured from the turtleneck cast-on.

GAUGE
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 9 sts and 13 rows in stockinette knit in the round with main gauge (larger) needle
If your swatch is smaller than these measurements, go up a needle size. If your swatch is larger than these measurements, go down a needle size.

** color chart is included in this pattern **


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