Life is just more satisfying when you reimagine your chores as side quests. Turn a trip to the grocery store into an epic journey for ingredients. Now you can dress the part with this quick and cute crochet capelet pattern. It makes a fashion statement any day of the week and it also makes a fantastic addition to a crochet fantasy cosplay or costume.

MATERIALS:
Worsted #4 or Bulky #5 Yarn (Sample shown in Caron Crystal Cakes which is a heavier worsted weight)
8 mm crochet hook (or whatever size is needed to obtain gauge)
22 mm Button

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS & YARDAGE:
The capelet is 21” across at the widest point and it measures 12” from top to bottom. I used just under 450 yards of yarn. Instructions are given throughout the pattern to adjust the size to fit. Keep in mind that your yardage will change if you deviate from the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS - US Terminology
ch = chain, st = stitch, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate (This pattern is not recommend for beginner crocheters. It will not teach you how to crochet. Not a great choice for your first time trying any of the crochet techniques mentioned below.)

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Decreasing, Crocheting along the raw edges of the project

Originally designed by Nine Inspired, this design found a new home with Littlejohn’s Yarn in 2025.