I decided to knit a capelet for myself to cover my shoulders and arms when I feel chilly - such as when I am dining in very cold restaurants, or sitting outside on our deck during the cold nights, or walking along the beach on a windy cool evening. I am sure there will be other situations/places where I can wear my capelet. If you use a very fine yarn you could knit it even as a cover over a wedding gown, and/or have capelets made for your bridesmaids over their dresses to keep them warm in a church.
The length of your capelet will depend on how much of your arms you would like to cover. My capelet reaches to elbows, but you could also alter rows between the patterns "A" and "B" and make the capelet longer or shorter. You can also decide on a different pattern that fits the number of stitches after you are finished with increases, however before you will start any pattern of your choice, you may have to add few extra (1+) stitches to accommodate the number of needed stitches for your repeats.
For my capelet I used worsted yarn and a bigger size knitting needles than recommended by the manufacturer. My yarn is Casablanka by Cascade Yarns - a blend of wool, silk and mohair. I used this yarn for my husband's sweater which he loves and wears often. You can see my husband's raglan sweater in the video as well. I had two skeins left over from my husband's sweater project and wanted to make a good use of it. Although it is a little itchy, so you may have to substitute this yarn for a different, softer yarn.
Beware: I used both 2 skeins in their entirety. If you are loose knitter you may either use 5.5 mm knitting needles, or make 1-2 row less between the patterns, or purchase one extra skein.
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Materials:
- 2 skeins of Cascade Yarns, Casablanca;
Fiber Content: 60% Wool, 25% Silk, 15% Mohair;
Color: 10, Seaside;
Weight: Medium / Worsted / Aran (4);
Weight/Yardage: 100g / 218 yards;
Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat; - Circular Knitting Needles (or DPNs) Size: #10 (6 mm)
- Yarn needle (to weave in the ends)
- Scissors
P - purl
Row 2-6 *[K1, P1]* - repeat to end
Rnd 13 K110
Rnd 16 K121
Rnd 17 K121
Rnd 20 K132
Rnd 21 K132
Rnd 25 K143
Rnd 26 K143
Rnd 56 K198
Rnd 57 P198
Rnd 74 K198
Rnd 75 P198
Rnd 86 BO with purl stitch
Weave in all the ends.
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