Hands-free wearability is what I sought when I designed this little capelet, something fitted around the shoulders and not too long -- perfect for air conditioning and summer nights.

The pattern is not complex. Knitted on two sizes of circular needles but not in the round, shaping is achieved by decreasing in the center stitch every second row and by gradually decreasing stitches around the shoulders. After row 38, the needle size changes to a smaller size, which also contributes to the shaping. The pattern adapts to practically any yarn at any weight with the real challenge coming from your selection of colors. Try it all in one color or only two if you want, but the beauty comes from the gentle meld of different shades. I used Louisa Harding’s Gathering of Roses yarns as a base for the Seagrass version and Prism’s Light Stuff for the Sea&Sky pictured in the alternative view below. Follow my yarn guide for your selection or try your own blend – be adventurous!