Shalimar Bamboo Blooms Cape by Grace Rose

Shalimar Bamboo Blooms Cape

Knitting
February 2018
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 15 - 10.0 mm
150 - 250 yards (137 - 229 m)
small, medium, large
English
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The soft loveliness of this cape is in the asymmetrical structure and the unpredictable stitch gauge from using a textured yarn. Universal yarn markets two beautifully textured yarns called Bamboo Bloom and Bamboo Bloom Handpaints. King Cole markets a similar yarn called Bamboozle. Both are thick to thin yarns in lovely colors. The changing textures and colors make it possible to create this one-of-a-kind stunning cape. Each cape you knit will develop its own uniqueness. This pattern is written specifically for the yarns referenced.

This light weight airy cape is the perfect garment to wear as a dressy and elegant cover-up or an artsy fashion accessory with jeans and tee. Either way, it is sure to be a welcome wardrobe accessory.

This is my fifth published pattern using these yarns. This cape is perfect for all levels of knitters. The yarn makes it deceptively easy for a beginner to knit a stunningly beautiful garment. The yarn changes constantly so the intermediate and advanced knitters will enjoy watching the garment change with each stitch.

There are three sizes in this pattern. The small and medium require only one skein. The large will require two. However, if you desire a longer cape for the small or medium, you will require a second skein of yarn.

Instructions are included on how to modify the length and circumference should you decide you want to customize this cape.

For size reference, sample cape is a size medium shown on a U.S. Size 10/12 mannequin.

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, measurements are appropriate due to nature of the yarn gauge.
Length: 14 (14, 18) inches
Circumference at widest part: 86 (96, 106)

Materials:
U.S. Size 15 16-inch and 24 or 36-inch circular needle
10 stitch markers with one different to mark end of rnd
1 or 2 skeins depending on the size you knit of Universal Bamboo Bloom or Bamboo Bloom Handpaints or King Cole Bamboozle

Gauge and Measurements:
It is difficult to measure the gauge because the yarn is constantly changing.