Finished at last.
Close up of ties.
I've been crocheting shawls for the Elders at Pine Ridge Reservation and wanted something that will stay on the shoulders. So this pattern was born.
Notes:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Capelet in photo is crocheted of Caron One Pound Royalty and Red Heart Kid’s Yarn Crayon.
3. If you choose to change colors, complete the last pull through of the last stitch with the new color. Then tie a square knot and using your tapestry needle weave the old color in and out of the back loop of the previous row. You can pull the old color enough to hide the knot inside the dc dec of the previous row. After crocheting several stitches use your tapestry needle to weave the new color in and out of the back loop of this row. Or use your preferred method.
Special Stitches:
Dc dec over 2 (decrease) = Yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Picot = Ch 3, slipstitch in 3rd ch from hook.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 13 ounces
J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Instructions:
Row 1: Ch 54, dc into the 4th ch from hook and across, (52 dc).
Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in first st, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * across. End with dc in ch 3. (78 dc)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc next st, *dc in 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next st, dc in 2 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next st, dc in 2 sts, dc dec. (11 points)
Row 4: Ch 2, doesn’t count as a dc dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 3 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 3 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 3 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 3 sts, dc dec.
Row 5: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 3 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 3 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 3 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 3 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 6: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 3 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 3 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 7: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 4 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 4 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 4 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 4 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 8: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 4 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 4 sts, skup 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 4 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 4 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 9: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 4 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 4 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 4 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 4 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 10: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 5 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 5 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 5 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 5 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 11: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 5 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 5 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 5 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 5 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 12: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 5 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 5 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 5 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 5 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 13: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 6 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 6 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 6 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 6 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 14: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 6 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 6 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 6 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 6 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 15: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 6 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 6 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 6 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 6 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 16: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 7 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 7 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 7 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 7 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 17: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 7 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 7 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 7 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 7 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 18: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 7 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 7 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 7 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 7 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 19: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 8 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 8 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 8 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 8 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 20: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 8 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 8 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 8 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 8 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 21: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 8 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 8 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 8 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 8 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 22: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 9 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 9 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 9 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 9 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 23: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 9 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 9 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 9 sts, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 9 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Row 24: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc, dc dec over next 2 sts, *dc in 9 sts, (2 dc, picot (ch 3, slipstitch in first ch), 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 9 sts, skip 2 sts. Repeat from * across ending with dc in 9 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in 9 sts, dc dec in last 2 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional Ties:
Ch 30, slip beginning tail through the space between the first 2 dc of row 1. Slipstitch in 2nd ch from hook, working around the first dc. Slipstitch in remaining chains.
Fasten off and tie beginning and ending tails in an overhand knot close to the tie.
Repeat on opposite end of row 1.
This one and the other capelet are just lovely! :D Thank you for creating another wonderful pattern! :D I made one of your baby sweaters, and it came out beautifully! :D I always look forward to each new pattern you put up! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
~Miss Rachel~
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OMG Another great pattern! I almost always just use YOUR patterns, why go anywhere else! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI love this capelet and my 3 year old niece would to. Is this for adults - or what size would it be for? Jenna is really tiny - but she LOVES purple and being a princess!
ReplyDeleteWhen you get a chance could you drop me an email? I've printed out the pattern - but am waiting till I hear about the sizing.
Thank! Tina "The Book Lady"
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I appreciate all your time to share your patterns. What size would this be for little girls ? I needed about a 7-8 but do not see any sizing. I did see on the other one an "average" but is that an average woman's or child's ? Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThe Elders at Pine Ridge are adults, so this pattern is for adults.
ReplyDeleteT received this from a mom that wanted to make a smaller version.
ReplyDeleteI actually figured out that for each extra point you add on 5 stitches when you chain on and to decrease a point you take off 5 stitches. I didn't figure out sizes but I measures the amount that I chained on around the neck of my daughter and added the extra two stitches so that it came out that I chained on 44 stitches and it fit her properly around the neck.
I hope this makes sense to you and is helpful for anyone else that might ask.
Thank you for the wonderful pattern!