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This capelet works up fairly fast in treble stitches. The drawstring top makes it possible for each size to fit a range of sizes, from extra-small through plus sizes. There are five starting chains to choose from.
Abbreviations: ch = chain, chs = chains, ea = each, sc = single crochet, sp = space, st = stitch, tr = treble
Materials: For size x-small in the length shown in the example, about 7 oz. worsted weight yarn with US size H hook.
Add about an additional 3 oz. of yarn for each larger size.
Measurements: Top to Row 14 is 13 inches. The top edge measures about 27 inches across for the size extra-small, with the starting chain of 88 chains.
Gauge: 7 sc = 2 inches, 2 tr rows = 2 inches
Stitches Used:treble - tr instructions
Single Crochet - Instructions link, with photos: sc how-to
Used in outside edging - Instructions link, with photos: How to work around the post of a stitch
Pattern Note:You will turn at the end of each row. If you display on the Internet your own photo of an item that you crocheted from my pattern, please be kind and include a link to this free pattern so that others can come to my site for themselves and benefit from the many free patterns and crochet tutorials that I have made available on this site. Thank you.
Starting chains given are for sizes x-small, small, medium, large, x-large. Medium is about a size Misses 12-14. Each size could fit a range of sizes. Top row can be worn flat for the neckline to form more of a v-neck look or the drawstring at the top can be used to draw the cape tighter around the shoulders.
Starting Chain Sizes: x-sm (sm, med, lg, x-lg)
Starting Chains: chain 88 (104, 120, 136, 152)
Row 1: Working in one loop of ea starting chain (remaining loops will be used when crocheting the outside edging): sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea chain across.
Row 2: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 sc, * skip next 3 sc, 3 tr in next sc **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 7 sc remain, then skip next 3 sc, tr in ea of next 4 sc.
Row 3: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next tr, 3 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, 3 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next tr, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 4: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 3 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 3 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 5: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 5 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 5 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 6: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 7: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, 5 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, 5 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 8: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 9: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, 5 tr in next ch-1 sp, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, 5 tr in next ch-1 sp **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 10:Note: Notice that there is no ch-1 between treble groups in this row. ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr, * skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 11: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, (skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp) twice, 5 tr in next tr, * ch 1, (skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr) twice, (skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp) twice, 5 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, (skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr) twice, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Rows 12 - 14: Repeat rows 8 - 10.
At end of row 14, do not turn but begin to work along the side edge.
Pattern directions continued on page 2 of this pattern.
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This capelet works up fairly fast in treble stitches. The drawstring top makes it possible for each size to fit a range of sizes, from extra-small through plus sizes. There are five starting chains to choose from.
Abbreviations: ch = chain, chs = chains, ea = each, sc = single crochet, sp = space, st = stitch, tr = treble
Materials: For size x-small in the length shown in the example, about 7 oz. worsted weight yarn with US size H hook. Add about an additional 3 oz. of yarn for each larger size.
Measurements: Top to Row 14 is 13 inches. The top edge measures about 27 inches across for the size extra-small, with the starting chain of 88 chains.
Gauge: 7 sc = 2 inches, 2 tr rows = 2 inches
Stitches Used:treble - tr instructions
Single Crochet - Instructions link, with photos: sc how-to
Used in outside edging - Instructions link, with photos: How to work around the post of a stitch
Pattern Note:You will turn at the end of each row. If you display on the Internet your own photo of an item that you crocheted from my pattern, please be kind and include a link to this free pattern so that others can come to my site for themselves and benefit from the many free patterns and crochet tutorials that I have made available on this site. Thank you.
Starting chains given are for sizes x-small, small, medium, large, x-large. Medium is about a size Misses 12-14. Each size could fit a range of sizes. Top row can be worn flat for the neckline to form more of a v-neck look or the drawstring at the top can be used to draw the cape tighter around the shoulders.
Starting Chain Sizes: x-sm (sm, med, lg, x-lg)
Starting Chains: chain 88 (104, 120, 136, 152)
Row 1: Working in one loop of ea starting chain (remaining loops will be used when crocheting the outside edging): sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea chain across.
Row 2: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 sc, * skip next 3 sc, 3 tr in next sc **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 7 sc remain, then skip next 3 sc, tr in ea of next 4 sc.
Row 3: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next tr, 3 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, 3 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next tr, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 4: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 3 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 3 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 5: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 5 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, 5 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 6: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 7: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, 5 tr in next tr, * ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, 5 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 5 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 8: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) all in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 9: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, 5 tr in next ch-1 sp, * ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, 5 tr in next ch-1 sp **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 10:Note: Notice that there is no ch-1 between treble groups in this row. ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr, * skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, skip next 2 tr, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr) all in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then skip next 2 tr, skip next ch-1 sp, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Row 11: ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in ea of next 3 tr, ch 1, (skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp) twice, 5 tr in next tr, * ch 1, (skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr) twice, (skip next tr, skip next ch-1 sp) twice, 5 tr in next tr **, repeat the directions between * and ** as many times as needed to go across the row, until 6 tr remain, then ch 1, (skip next ch-1 sp, skip next tr) twice, tr in ea of next 4 tr.
Rows 12 - 14: Repeat rows 8 - 10.
At end of row 14, do not turn but begin to work along the side edge.
Pattern directions continued on page 2 of this pattern.
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