This pattern is a fabulous stash buster.

The Downton Abbey Shoulder Cape is reminiscent of the post-Edwardian era and is a great fashion accessory as well as a practical garment. It is strategically sized to provide warmth where needed the most without adding extra length and bulk. The Downton Abbey Cape can be worn over a shirt / sweater or under your coat. Knit it in a variety of fibers such as a cotton blend for summer or a wool blend for winter.

The pattern provides two options. The red cowl is knitted in the round without seams. The beige cowl is knitted flat and has 3 buttons, one of which is hidden on the inside. The collar edges are interchangeable so there are many options.

Finished measurements
Neck opening circumference: 18 inches / Length: 5-inches

Materials
For Cape Knitted in Rnd
U.S. Size 10 16-inch and 24-inch circular needles
250 yards of #4 worsted weight yarn held double or half that amount of #5 bulky weight yarn held single if it achieves the gauge measurements
Choose one: U.S. Size 13 needle to use for loose bind off or use U.S. Size 10 needle with stretchy bindoff method such as Jeny’s or VeryPink’s stretchy bind off

For Cape Knitted Flat
U.S. Size 10 24-inch needles
200 yards of #4 worsted weight yarn held double or half that amount of #5 bulky weight yarn held single if it achieves the gauge measurements
2 one-inch buttons
1 one-half inch button to use as hidden button

Gauge: 14 stitches/16 rows = 4 inches in stockinette