Ruffled Capelet

Inspired by the characters from Jane Austen's Emma this sweet capelet features three simple ruched ruffles and a repeating lace motif.

FINISHED SIZE 13½" at upper edge, 66" at lower edge, and 12½" tall, excluding collar.
YARN A Verb For Keeping Warm Annapurna (80% superwash Merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 385 yd [352 m]/4 oz [113 g]): indigo blue sky (MC) and magic bean (CC), 1 skein each.
NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 36" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; one ⁷⁄₈" button.
GAUGE 33 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Cable and Trellis patt on smaller needle.

Originally published in Jane Austen Knits 2013.

About: Annie Modesitt was a beloved knitwear designer and teacher, fondly known as the Knitting Heretic. She published several books and contributed knitting patterns to a wide range of magazines.

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