This cape pattern is an easy and enjoyable knit, perfect for knitters who want to explore colorwork without feeling overwhelmed. Since you only work with two colors at a time, it’s a great introduction to stranded knitting while still keeping things interesting from beginning to end.

Knit in Maxima, our soft and lofty single ply worsted weight yarn, it becomes the perfect layer for the colder months — warm, cozy, and light to wear. The pattern uses 4 colors, making it a wonderful opportunity to play with combinations from our extensive Maxima color card and create something uniquely your own.

Maxima is made from 100% superfine merino wool and hand dyed by women artisans at our rural cooperatives in Uruguay.

Sizes

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

For bust measurements of 80 (90) 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) cm / 31½ (35½) 39¼ (43¼) 47¼ (51¼) 55 (59) in. The garment is designed to be worn with approximately 14.5 cm / 5¾ in of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

Yoke Circumference: 108.5 (115) 121.5 (128) 135 (141) 148 (154) cm / 42¾ (45¼) 47¾ (50½) 53¼ (55½) 58¼ (60¾) in.

Yarn

Maxima by Manos del Uruguay (100% superfine merino wool) - 200 mts/219 yds per 100g skein.

You’ll need a total of 310 (327) 344 (361) 379 (396) 413 (430) grams of Maxima for this project.

Color A (M2320 Olive): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skein(s).
Color B (M2115 Sanguine): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skein(s).
Color C (M2184 Persimmon): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skein(s).
Color D (M2394 Teal): 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skein(s).

Sample shown in pictures was knitted in a size 2.