This capelet is light and airy, but it’s also surprisingly warm. It uses tall stitches, so it’s quick to work up and very open. The cape has a very loose drape but can be blocked or starched for a more crisp fabric. Close it up with ties or a pin or leave it open for a more casual look.

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 22″ (56 cm) at the neck, 85.5″ (217 cm) at the bottom, 18″ (45.5 cm) length

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn (300 yards) Crochet Hook K (6.5 mm)

Gauge:
8 dtr and 2 rows = 4″ (10 cm) long by 3″ (7.5 cm) high

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Crochet Pattern: Open Capelet
Row 1: Ch 48, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across: 47 sc
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across: 47 sc
Row 6: Ch 5, turn, 2dtr in each sc across: 94 dtr
Rows 7-9: Ch 5, turn, (dtr in next dtr, ch 2, sk 2) across until 1 st remains, dtr: 94 sts
Rows 10-11: Ch 5, turn, dtr in each st across: 94 dtr
Row 12: Ch 5, turn, dtr in next dtr, ch 2, sk 2, (dtr in next dtr, ch 5, sk 2, dtr in next dtr, ch 2, sk 2) across until 1 dtr remains, dtr in next dtr: 139 sts
Rows 13-14: Ch 5, turn, (dtr in next st, ch 2, sk 2) across until 1 st remains, dtr in next dtr: 139 sts
Finish off.

Ties (Make 2):
Chain 26. Finish off and attach to capelet.

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