Yorkshire Capelet by Carol Feller

Yorkshire Capelet

Knitting
February 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Cell st on smaller needle.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1008 yards (922 m)
20¼" neck circumference, 95½" circumference at lower edge, 13" tall at center front, and 19¾" tall at center back.
English
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Carol Feller

The Yorkshire Capelet is worked from the top down with raglan increases that make it a very intuitive knit. It is a great piece to throw over your shoulders on a cool evening or over a coat when the weather is cold.

Finished Size 20¼“ neck circumference, 95½” circumference at lower edge, 13” tall at center front, and 19¾“ tall at center back.

Yarn Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone DK (50% blue-faced Leicester, 25% Wensleydale longwool, 25% dark brown Masham; 252 yd 230 m/3½ oz 100 g): Goathland, 4 skeins.

Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): 40” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; six ¾“ wooden buttons.

Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Cell st on smaller needle.