The Lotus Fade Caplet is soft to the touch and substantial: warm, yet lightweight. The ombré fade is created using three colors of lace weight hand dyed merino yarn that is knit together with solid colored bulky weight yarn. Six lotus “petals” open to form points at the bottom edge of the caplet, accented with glass beads and tassels for a bit of bohemian flair. With this pattern, you can choose your own color fade combination, if you wish, and create a unique caplet.

Sizes: Women’s Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)

Finished measurements:
Circumference at bottom hem: 54” (56”, 58”, 60”, 62”)
Circumference at top hem: 18” (18”, 21”, 21”, 21”)
Bust: 32” (34”, 36”, 38”, 40”)
Length from top to bottom hem (not including tassels): 23.5” (24”, 25”, 25.5”, 26”)

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Material List:
#5 bulky weight yarn: approx. 540 (600, 750, 810, 870) yards
#1 lace weight yarn in three color ways: approx. 180 (200, 250, 270, 290) yards of each color
16” circular needles, US size 10
24” circular needles, US size 10
One stitch marker to mark the end of round
Darning needle

Additional Materials for Beading:
18 glass seed beads, size 3/0 (2mm large hole)
1mm crochet hook

Gauge: 16 stitches and rows = 4” on US size 10 needles in stockinette stitch