I love cables and sweaters - the more the better! But sometimes I want something a little different: a focus on a single, intriguing cable (Tangled Ropes) and a shape that isn’t complex but is more than just a tube. Caught in the Rigging cape + cowl are the perfect combination of pattern and shape. The cowl, while keeping your neck warm, also serves as your swatch. The cape sits nicely on your shoulders thanks to its raglan shaping. Separated increases and decreases in the body portion cause the fabric flanking the cables to bias, adding textural interest. Worked from the top, down, you are free to make this cape as long as you like. Just don’t get caught in the rigging!

Size
Cowl: One size
Cape: Women’s XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) (shown in size L)

Finished Measurements
COWL
Height: 6.25 inches
Circumference: 18 inches

CAPE
Chest: 32.5 (37.5, 44.5, 48, 53.25, 58.5, 63.5) inches circumference to fit chest sizes 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches
Length: 19 (19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22) inches

This garment is sleeveless. To determine fit, measure around the fullest part of your bust and your upper arms (you’ll need a friend to help). This is likely about 1/3 bigger than your bust circumference. Choose a size with 2-3 inches of positive ease compared to that full circumference measurement.

Materials
MissBabs Yowza - Whatta Skein! (100% Superwash Merino; 560 yds/512 m per 226g skein); color: Oyster; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins

Cowl requires approx. 48 g/120 yds for cowl
Cape requires approx. 220 (260, 310, 340, 380, 425, 470) g/550 (640, 765, 835, 940, 1050, 1165) yds

16-inch US #6/4mm
32-40 inch US #6/4mm circular needles

Notions
cable needle
stitch markers – of a few different colors or styles

Gauge
20 sts/30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Skills Needed
Casting on
Binding off
Knitting
Purling
Increasing
Decreasing
Working stitches out of order (cables)
Working from a chart