Shoulder Hug Capelet // Free Knit Pattern + Video Tutorial

Wrap yourself in cozy comfort with the Shoulder Hug Capelet — a quick, stylish knit designed for bulky yarn and maximum impact! Whether you’re a newer knitter ready for your first wearable or a seasoned pro looking for a fast project with big style, this easy capelet delivers warmth, texture, and trendy flair.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Construction: Knit flat and seamed, with simple shaping
Yarn: Bulky (#5) or Super Bulky (#6) yarn
Sizing: One size fits most (with tips on adjusting)

This pattern is FREE on the Marly Bird blog (email sign-up required to access the full pattern) and includes a step-by-step video tutorial to knit along with me. Prefer a clean, ad-free format? You can purchase the printable PDF right here on Ravelry.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

Knit it in a weekend – seriously!

Uses simple stitches and easy shaping

Super wearable: looks great layered over tees, turtlenecks, dresses, or under jackets

Perfect gift knit or stash-buster project

On-trend capelet style with timeless comfort

Looking for more capelet goodness? Check out my other fan-favorite patterns:

Deschutes Capelet

Sassenach Capelet

Don’t forget to tag your projects with #ShoulderHugCapelet and #MarlyBird so I can cheer you on!