A chance comment, a fortuitous find, and a moment of inspiration led to the creation of Hooky!
You can read the story behind the design — and how a little creative playing hooky led me here — on the Of Larks and Linnets and Flying Fingers blog.

Playing Hooky! is a one-piece knitted cape worked bottom up in gloriously chunky Malabrigo Rasta, designed to wrap an advanced beginner in lush, fast-knit luxury from cast-on to bind-off. At just 8 stitches per 4 inches in garter stitch, this cape grows quickly on US 11 needles and rewards makers who want a polished, dramatic FO without a mountain of hours.

Construction and Technique

• Knit flat in one piece, bottom up, with no seaming required
• Double-breasted front fastening for a structured, fashion-forward silhouette
• Lace detailing woven into an otherwise approachable garter stitch body
• Sized as one size with additional fit guidance in the Notes; suitable for teens through adults and designed to wear unisex
• Full written instructions supported by a schematic and chart for the lace section

Materials

• Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta, super bulky merino wool
• Yardage: 240-270 yards (approximately 1-2 skeins depending on colorway and dye lot)
• Needles: US 11 (8 mm)
• Gauge: 8 sts / 4 in in garter stitch (gauge is important for drape and finished length)

Sizing

• One size as written, with additional sizing notes included in the pattern
• Designed as a drape-friendly, adaptable silhouette for teens and adults
• Finished measurements provided in the schematic

What’s Included

• Full written row-by-row instructions in English
• Lace chart for the decorative section
• Schematic with finished measurements
• Designer notes on sizing and fit adjustments

This cape is a confident next step for an advanced beginner ready to move beyond the basics: a little lace, a smart construction, and a yarn that makes every stitch feel like a treat. Knit one to keep, knit one to gift.

Cast on and call it a personal day.