Hooded Cape by Australian Women's Weekly

Hooded Cape

Knitting
March 1972
Patons Australia Swift a'Knit Bri-Nylon 4 ply
yarn held together
Sport
+ Sport
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
9 stitches = 2 inches
in stocking stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1570 yards (1436 m)
46" wide at lower edge
English
This pattern is available for free.

Cuddly carrying cape has hood knitted separately and sewn on. Ribbon is at neck.

Materials: 9 balls main color (m.c.) 7 balls contrast color (c.c.) Patons Swift a’knit Bri-Nylon; 1 pair each Nos. 7 and 5 Disc knitting needles; 1½yds. 1in. ribbon.

Measurements: Width at lower edge, 46in.; around face, 15in.

Tension: 9 sts. to 2in. over st-st.
Note: Yarn is used double.