Video for the beginning of a pattern repeat can be found here free to watch. Make 6 repeats for the capelet or more if you want it fuller.

About the pattern
Make an elegant Tunisian crochet capelet for yourself or a loved one who needs warm shoulders.

Use it for a chilly spring or autumn wedding, worked up in luxurious alpaca, or make a hard-wearing capelet out of rough wool to keep you warm on your forest adventures.

The shape of this capelet makes it sit nicely around your neck, draped over your shoulders. You can add a loop and button at the neck for extra stability.

The overall design of the capelet creates the illusion of an hourglass shape, emphasizing the waist, which is a staple of historical or historical-inspired clothing.

If you like to history-bound, this is an item that you might rely on more often than you’d expect.

You can add more pattern repeats for a wider capelet, or work more rows in pattern to get a longer cape.

Skill level
Experienced beginner or intermediate, due to increases, twisted stitches and eyelets.

Pattern details
The pattern includes full written instructions to make the sample shown (measuring 100 cm across and 40 cm in depth), Tunisian crochet charts showing both the main repeat of the pattern and the edging, as well as a low-vision version.

Easy read
The easy read / mobile friendly version respects the following requirements:

24 point Arial font; 26 and 28 point and bold for headings.
Black text, white background.
Left justified, 1 inch margins, no columns.
Page numbers are on the bottom left; no charts needed to use the pattern, all abbreviations are explained in the list, all images have alt text.

If you notice any issues in the file, please let me know, so I can fix them.

Special thanks to pattern testers who have made this pattern 200% better due to their amazing skills!