I had this cashmere purple yarn since months, and didn't know what to do with it!Finally yesterday i had a flash of inspiration, and started making this Cowl neck capelet after drawing down a sketch of what i was imagining.
And voila'! I think it's beautiful, and i'm not sure i want to sell it on my Etsy shop..i think i'll keep it for myself.
It was easy to make, starting from cowl down, so i decided to write the pattern.
Here it is.
Terms:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sk = skip
Gauge:
two *3dc,ch2*= 11.5cm * 4 rows=10cm
Materials:
8.00 mm hook
Ornaghi Filati Italy "Cashmere" [60% Merino Wool Superfine, 30% Polyamid, 10% Cashmere; 41 yds/37 mt per 50g ball]; color: Purple; 4 balls.
Cowl neck capelet:
Ch 40, sl st to form ring, careful not to twist the ch.
Round 1: ch3, dc in next 2 ch, ch1, sk 2ch, * 3dc in next 3ch, ch1, sk 2ch*. Repeat from* across ending round with ch1 and sl st in third ch og beg. ch3.
Round 2: ch4 (counts as 1dc and ch1), *3dc in next ch1 space, ch1*, repeat from* across to last ch1 space, 2dc and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 3: ch3, 2dc in ch1 space, ch1, *3dc in next ch1 space, ch1*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch1 and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 4: repeat round 2.
Round 5: repeat round 3.
Round 6: repeat round 2.
Round 7: repeat round 3, but make 2ch between each 3dc group instead of 1ch.
Round 8: ch5 (counts as 1dc and ch2), *3dc in next space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2*.Repeat from* across ending with (3dc, ch1, 2dc) all in last space,sl st in third ch of beg. ch5.
Round 9: ch3, 2dc in next space, ch2, *3dc in next space, ch2*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch2 and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 10: ch5 (counts as 1dc and ch2), *3dc in next space, ch2*, repeat from* across to last space, 2dc and sl st in third ch of beg. ch5.
Round 11: ch3, 2dc in next ch space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2 *3dc in next space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2*.Repeat from* across ending with a sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 12: repeat round 10.
Round 13: repeat round 9.
Round 14: repeat round 10.
Round 15: repeat round 9.
Weave in all ends.
Fringe:
To make fringe, wrap yarn around a 15cm piece of cardboard three times. Cut ends at one side. Holding the 3 strands from the middle, slip knot the fringe around each ch 2 space.
Enjoy your wonderful capelet!
If someone will try it and have problems, just contact me for any question!
