Shaped Capelet with Braided Cables Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Plush braided cables seperated by reverse stockinette columns run across the body in a sideways-knit capelet. Cleverly hidden shaping creates gentle drape and unfussy, elegant fit.

Finished Size: 38 ½ (44 ¾, 51 ¼)”” circumference at lower edge, 13 ½ (14 14 ½)”” long from top of neckband to front hemline, and 16 ½ (17, 17 ½)”” long from top of neckband to back hemline. Capelet shown measures 38 ½””.
Yarn: Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6181 black cherry, 4 (5, 6) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #5 – Bulky
Needles: Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24″” circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; cable needle (cn); marker (m); size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4″” in St st on larger needles; 21 sts and 20 rows = 4″” in pattern (Rows 1–16 of Giant Braid Cable chart) on larger needles.
Originally Published: knit.wear, Premiere 2011