The Cropped Chunky Capelet is knitted from a chunky wool and it is a beautiful piece for any season, which can be worn over any dress, giving a very feminine and stylish appearance.
The comfy design features a slightly flared scalloped hem and is finished with a knitted Rose motif, attached to the folded Capelet centre front.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• 5, (6, 7) x 50g balls 275, (330, 385) m or 301, (361,421) yds using Schachenmayr Boston yarn shade Storm Grey Heater (092).
• NB If you substitute another yarn, please check tension and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 8.00 mm x length 100 cm (US 11).
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 1 Stitch Marker.
NB Needle size is only a guide- if you get too many stitches on 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10cm, take a smaller needle size.
SIZES: XS-S,(M-L,XL-XXL).
The Capelet pattern is in 3 sizes. It is photographed in the largest size option. Pattern is written for smallest size with changes to bigger in parentheses. Different colour font use represents different size.
ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS AFTER BLOCKING
Capelet length (from top of the shoulders)- 38cm (15 ins).
Capelet flat width (halfway around bottom of hem)- 62 (70, 78) cm 24 1⁄2, 27 1⁄2, 30 3⁄4) ins.
GAUGE (Tension): 12 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm (4 ins), measured over Stockinette st, (garment being blocked), using 8.00 mm (US 11) needle or size required to give correct tension. It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your garment won’t be size shown.