Chevron Pullover and Capelet Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This designer has paired a close-fitting pullover with a collared capelet for this romantic ensemble worked in a delicate wool/cashmere yarn. A twisted stitch chevron pattern against a purl background decorates the lower edges and cape collar. The pullover hugs the waist, and a narrow rib finishes the sweetheart neckline. With a single pewter clasp for fastener, the cape falls from the shoulders to just a few inches above the waistline – an elegant and slimming silhouette.

Finished Size: Pullover: 31 (34 ½, 38, 41, 44 ½, 48, 51)” (78.5 [87.5, 96.5, 104, 113, 122, 129.5] cm) chest/bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34 ½” (87.5 cm). Capelet: 49 (54, 59, 64, 69, 74, 79)” (124.5 [137, 150, 162.5, 175, 188, 200.5] cm) circumference around lower edge (excluding ribbed front bands). Capelet shown measures 54″ (137 cm).
Yarn: Lana Gatto VIP (80% wool, 20% cashmere; 218 yd [199 m]/50 g): #1012 wine, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16) balls for both pullover and capelet. Yarn distributed by Needful Yarns.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st on larger needles; 24 sts and 32 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in charted chevron patt on larger needles.
Needles: Body—Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ and 24″ (40- and 60-cm) circular (cir). Edging—Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16″ and 24″ (40- and 60-cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; pewter clasp set for capelet.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2004