Marikit is a lovely capelet or poncho that can be worn all year round! This beauty is designed to add elegance to your outfit—on any occasion! The best thing about Marikit is that it can be styled in two ways! You can place the button in front or back—your choice!

You can view the free pattern on Rena’s Thread and Crafts blog.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS
8-Ply Polyester Yarn, approx. 74 g, 150 meters/165 yards (I used approx. 105 g, 235 yards)
Crochet Hook Size H | 5 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
Scissors
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle
(1) 3/4 Inch Button
Optional: Stitch Marker

GAUGE: 8 sts x 4 rows = 2 inches (see pattern gauge)

FINISHED MEASUREMENT: 6” (height) x 17” (diameter – unstretched)

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS | US Terminology
Ch(s) – Chain(s)
BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
Rep - Repeat
RS – Right Side
SC – Single Crochet
Sk – skip
Slst(s) – Slip Stitch(es)
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES
P – Picot: this stitch is worked on top of a stitch.

3DC-Cl – 3 Double Crochet Cluster: This stitch is the same as Double Crochet 3 Together in the same st/sp (DC3Tog).

Flower St

NOTES

1. Read the pattern carefully before starting.
2. This pattern is worked from the top down.
3. I recommend using a stitch marker to mark the 1st stitch of each row. Remember to move stitch markers as you progress.
4. • • repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.

Enjoy your unique piece and be proud of it!

I would love to see your Marikit version! Please tag me @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags to share: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #Marikit

To download the PDF copy of Marikit and my other patterns, please visit my Ravelry shop.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern.