Little Red Riding Capelet

Free Cape Knitting Pattern

Introducing the Little Red Riding Capelet, a stunning piece of knitwear that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your outfit. This capelet is designed to be worked in a seamless round, featuring a delicate lace pattern that creates a beautiful scalloped edge. With its bright red color and turtle neck collar, this capelet is sure to make a statement. Available in sizes S, M, and L, it is the perfect choice for knitters of advanced skill level who are looking for a stylish and versatile piece to add to their wardrobe.

Sizes: S (M, L) Shown in size S.

Finished Measurements
Circumference at bottom: 58 ½” (65”, 71 ½”) [146 (162, 179) cm]
Length: 13 (14, 15)” [32.5 (35, 37.5) cn]

Materials: Paton (affiliate link)s Lace Sequin (344 yards (315 meters) /70 g, 68% Acrylic, 14% Polyester, 9% Mohair, 9% Wool) lace weight yarn, color Ruby - 2 balls

Needles US #5 3.75 mm) 21” (52 cm) circular

Gauge: 1 pattern repeat (13 st) = 3 ¼” (8.125 cm)
28 rows = 4” (10 cm)
In Feather and Fan pattern

Abbreviations:

k - knit
yo - yarn over
k2tog - knit 2 together.
k3tog - knit 3 together.
pm - place marker

Capelet

Worked from the bottom up in the rounds without seams.

Cast on loosely 234 (260, 286), join and continue to work in rounds. Place marker at the beginning of the row.
Foundation round - knit
There are 18 (20, 22) repeats of the lace pattern in the round.
Round 1: [(k2tog) 2 times, (k 1, yo) 4 times, k, (k2tog) 2 times] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 2: purl
Rounds 3-4: knit
Rounds 5-56: repeat rounds 1-4
Round 57: [(k2tog) 2 times, k2, yo, k, yo, k2, (k2tog) 2 times] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 58: purl
Rounds 59-60: knit
Round 61: [(k2tog) 2 times, (yo, k) 3 times, yo, (k2tog) 2 times] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 62: purl
Rounds 63-64: knit
Rounds 65-76: repeat rounds 61-64
Round 77: [(k2tog) 2 times, (k, yo) 2 times, k, (k2 tog) 2 times] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 78: purl
Rounds 79-80: knit
Round 81: [k2tog, k2, (yo, k) 2 times, k, k2tog] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 82: purl
Rounds 83-84: knit
Rounds 85-88: repeat rounds 81-84
Round 89: [(k2 tog) 2 times, yo, k, yo, (k2tog) 2 times] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 90: purl
Rounds 91-92: knit
Round 93: [k2tog, (k, yo) 2 times, k, k2tog] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 94: purl
Rounds 95-96: knit
Round 97: [k2tog, k3, k3tog] repeat 18 (20, 22) times
Round 98: knit. You should now have 90 (100, 110) sts

Work rib 1x1 for 8” (20 cm) or to desired length. Bind off.

Finishing

Block

Enjoy!