This super-chunky cape is worked from the bottom up and finished with a cosy roll neck. The centre section features an openwork motif for added interest and to prevent the cape from becoming too heavy.
MATERIALS
• Lion Brand Hometown USA (100% acrylic; 74m/81yds per 142g/5oz ball) super-chunky-weight yarn
1 x 142g (5oz) ball in shade 102 Honolulu Pink (A)
2 x 142g (5oz) balls in shade 144 Seattle Sea Mist (B)
2 x 142g (5oz) balls in shade 098 Houston Cream (C)
• 9mm (US M/13) crochet hook
• Locking stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
106.5cm (42in) wide around shoulders x 58cm (23in) deep
TENSION
8tr and 4 rows to measure 10cm (4in)
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 9.
FOR THE CAPE
Foundation: Using yarn A and 9mm (US M/13) hook, make 91ch and join with a sl st in first ch.
Row 1: 1ch (does not count as st), 1dc in each ch to end, join with a sl st in first st. (91 sts)
Row 2: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr in each st to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in each st to end, join with a sl st in first st. Fasten off yarn A.
Row 4: Change to yarn B, 3ch (counts as 1tr), [1tr, 1ch, 2tr] in same st, *5ch, miss 6 sts, [2tr, 1ch, 2tr] in next st; rep from * to last 6 sts, 5ch, miss 6 sts, join with a sl st in 3rd ch of 3ch.
Row 5: Sl st in next st, 3ch (counts as 1tr), [1tr, 1ch, 2tr] in first 1ch-sp, *5ch, [2tr, 1ch, 2tr] in next 1ch-sp; rep from * to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Rows 6-12: Rep Row 5.
Fasten off yarn B.
Make it yours
Increase the length of the cape by working more rows of the openwork section and try it on as you go to achieve your preferred length. Remember to increase yarn amounts accordingly.
For the Shoulder Shaping
Row 13: Change to yarn C, 3ch (counts as 1tr), *5ch, 1tr in next 1ch-sp; rep from * to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Row 14: 1ch, 1dc in first st, *5dc in 5ch-sp, 1dc in tr; rep from * to last 5ch-sp, 5dc in last 5ch-sp, join with a sl st in first st. (78 sts)
Row 15: 3ch (counts as 1tr throughout), 1tr in each st to end.
Row 16: 3ch, 1tr in each of next 14 sts, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in each of next 30 sts, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in each of next 15 sts to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Row 17: 3ch, 1tr in each of next 12 sts, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in each of next 26 sts, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] twice, 1tr in each of next 13 sts to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Row 18: 3ch, 1tr in each of next 8 sts, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in each of next 18 sts, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in each of next 9 sts to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Row 19: 3ch, 1tr in each of next 5 sts, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in each of next 12 sts, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in next st, [tr2tog] 3 times, 1tr in each of next 6 sts to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Row 20: 3ch, 1tr in each of next 6 sts, tr2tog, 1tr in next st, tr2tog, 1tr in each of next 14 sts, tr2tog, 1tr in next st, tr2tog, 1tr in each of next 7 sts to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
FOR THE ROLL NECK
Rows 21–24: 3ch, 1tr in each st to end, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch.
Row 25: 3ch, working in the front loops only (FLO), 1tr in each st around to create the roll, join with a sl st in third ch of 3ch. Fasten off.
MAKING UP AND FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements.
Tips
When joining a long foundation chain into a circle, take care to make sure the ring doesn’t become twisted. You can always work the first row, then join into a ring and sew up any gaps at the start with the yarn-tail.
Y
Autumnal colours would look just as good as the summery berry shades used for the middle and bottom of this cape.
