Working short rows in Tunisian crochet is very simple and at the same time a great way to shape garments. Spikle is an interplay of Tunisian short rows and colourwork. Nothing complicated, yet resulting in a clean looking capelet, ready to keep your neck, chest and shoulders warm. This pattern is a relaxing make, using basic Tunisian crochet stitches: tss and tps. You will come away with a cozy, comfortable capelet: an eyecatcher with its graphic colourwork.

Gauge:
In Tss: 11 sts and 10 rows = 10cm / 4” both before and after blocking.

Yarn:
√ A #4 medium yarn (Aran/Worsted, 9wpi), approximately 112½ (125, 150, 175)g / 225 (250, 300, 350)m / 246 (278, 328, 382)yd (C1). The sample used Plassard Graphic (75% wool, 18% acrylic, 7% polyamide), colour 06, 3 (3, 3, 4) skeins.

√ A #4 medium yarn (Aran/Worsted, 9wpi) 50g/85m/90yd (C2). The sample used Berger du Nord Prodiges (100% wool), colour Bordeaux, 1 skein for all sizes.

Notions:
√ 8 mm Tunisian crochet hook (Or size needed to obtain gauge)
√ 7 mm crochet hook (does not need to be a Tunisian hk)
√ Yarn needle
√ Stitch marker
√ Two buttons with a minimum diameter of 2.5cm/1”
√ Sewing needle and thread for buttons

Stitches:
Tss – Tunisian simple stitch (see special stitches)
Tssb – Tunisian simple stitch in back vertical bar (see special stitches)
Tps – Tunisian purl stich (see special stitches)
Edge st – Edge stitch (see special stitches)
M1 – make one (see special stitches)

Size:
Four sizes: XS/S, M/L, XL/2X, 3X/4X, to fit bust circumference 71-86 (90-106, 109-130, 132-147)cm / 28-34 (35-42, 43-51, 52-58)”. Sample is size XL/2X. #sizeinclusive

The pattern gives options to shorten/lengthen as well as widen your Spikle depending on your preference for ease.

Pattern includes:
Written pattern, measurement schematics and adjustment suggestions, special stitches explanations, photo tutorials on crucial points and pattern notes and techniques.

Difficulty:
Intermediate or advanced beginner comfortable with basic colourwork.

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