Hooded winter cape by Alexa

Hooded winter cape

by Alexa
Knitting
August 2017
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
984 - 1323 yards (900 - 1210 m)
small/medium/large (see below)
English
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This pattern is for a cosy cape with a hood and two layers of ruffles around the bottom. I designed it specifically for dozing on the bus on the way home from nights out, hence the bulkiness of the hood!

Three sizes (S/M/L):

  • length from throat to bottom: 39 (44/48)cm / 15 (17/19)in
  • width around neck: 66.5 (68/72)cm / 26 (27/28.5)in
  • width around bottom (above ruffles): 123 (134/145)cm / 48.5 (53/57)in

Materials
Using one colour:
- approx. 900 (1,056/1,210)m chunky yarn

OR
With a contrasting edging:

  • main colour approx. 834 (986/11,35)m chunky yarn
  • contrast colour approx. 66 (70/75)m chunky yarn

Plus:

  • 4(5/6) buttons
  • 6mm circular needle (80cm+)
  • 2 spare needles or stitch holders