Elizabeth's Delight capelet

Thin contrast-color stripes and twisted ribbings add a modern touch to this elegant and romantic capelet. Knitted in the round from the top down with an easy lace pattern, it will add warmth and color to a fall or spring outfit.

Finished Size 24" neck circumference, 51" lower edge circumference and 15" deep (measured at the center front).

Yarn The Fibre Company Meadow (40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen; 545 yd [498 m]/3 ½ oz [100 g]): prairie (tan; MC), 2 skeins; alfalfa (aqua blue; CC1), Queen Anne's lace (cream; CC2), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Needles Neckband and ribbing—size 1½ (2.5 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir). Body—size 2 ½ (3 mm): 24" and 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in lace patt on larger needle.

Originally Published Jane Austen Knits 2015

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