Raglan shaping draws paths for looped cables in the Burnham Wood Capelet. A high collar of the same cables keeps throats toasty; deep box pleats allow for warmth and free movement at the same time.
Finished Size: 9 (47¾ , 55, 63, 71)" circumference just above pleats with fronts closed (to fit around torso and arms). Capelet shown measures 47¾ ".
Yarn: Universal Yarn Eden Silk (75% wool, 25% silk; 153 yd [140 m]/50 g): #08 amethyst, 8 (8, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Yarn Weight: #2 - Fine
Needles: Body—size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of doublepointed (dpn). Bind-off—size 5 (3.5 mm): straight or dpn. Fasteners—size 3 (3.25 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional CO; twelve ⅝ " buttons.
Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles, after blocking.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2010