Juniper Cape by Anastasia Popova

Juniper Cape

Crochet
September 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in half double crochet (US)
4.5 mm
2397 - 2820 yards (2192 - 2579 m)
20 (22.5)" neck circumference, 74.25 (84.5)" bottom edge circumference to fit S/M/L (1X/2X)
US
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

This stunning cabled cape is a great addition to any wardrobe. Cables run throughout the body and along the edge of the hood; arms fi t through convenient slit openings. Apply both the zipper closure and the toggles or choose just one to customize your cape.

Difficulty Fair Amount of Focus Required

Finished Size 20 (22.5)“ neck circumference, 74.25 (84.5)” bottom edge circumference to fit S/M/L (1X/2X). Cape shown measures 20”, modeled with 35.“ bust circumference.

Yarn Valley Yarns Berkshire (distributed by WEBS) (85% wool, 15% alpaca): #33 olive, 17 (20) skeins.

Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; 1” shank button, 2; 26” zipper; sewing needle and coordinating thread.

Gauge 12 hdc and 11 rows = 4”; triple cable (12 sts) = 3” wide; lg rope (6 sts) = 1. “ wide.

Note Cape is worked from the neck down. Yarn is then rejoined and hood is worked from the neck up.