Ebony Cape/Collar and Accessories by Elsebeth Lavold

Ebony Cape/Collar and Accessories

Knitting
January 2004
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on US 7 / 4.5 mm; 16 sts in stockinette on US 8 / 5 mm.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
English

Knit a set of matching outerwear inspired by the golden ring collars worn by certain African tribes. Pattern includes a Cape, Collar, Hat, Wrist Warmers, Leg Warmers, and Shawl.

Sizes: Woman’s SM (LXL)

Materials: Angora

Striped:
Hat - 1 skein of each color
Wrist warmers - 1 skein of each color
Leg warmers - 1 skein of each color
Cape/Collar - 4 (5) skeins MC, 1 skein of each CC
Shawl - 6 skeins MC, 2 skeins of each CC

One Color:
Hat - 2 skeins
Wrist warmers - 1 skein
Leg warmers - 2 skeins
Cape - 7-8 skeins
Collar - 3-4 skeins
Shawl - 11 skeins

Needles: US size 7 / 4.5 mm; 2 double-pointed needles US 7 / 4.5 mm for the hat; US 8 / 5 mm for the cape and shawl (circular needle recommended); stitch markers for the hat.