I don’t know about you, but as soon as
Christmas is over I’m ready for the weather to warm up! Here in Texas, the
weather can be warm one day and we might have ice the next.
Even though warmer weather may not be here
yet in most parts of the US, we can get ready with this pretty crocheted capelet design.
I’ve also added a lovely little collaret version.
This versatile design can be finished and
worn in a variety of ways. Worked in rows, both the capelet and collaret can be
closed with a button or with a button combined with the elegant and easy little
crocheted rosebud. Button to the side, in center front or in center back. If
desired, collarlet may be sewn to a purchased garment, taking laundering or cleaning
requirements of yarn and garment into consideration.
Another option for either collaret or capelet
is to weave a silk ribbon or long crocheted chain through the spaces between
the foundation row and row 1; tie in center front. Garments may also be held
closed with a brooch. I hope you enjoy!
Serena Collarlet
Size
Pattern is written for in four sizes: S-M
(L-XL, 2X-3X, 4X-5X)
Materials
150 (150, 200, 200)
yards worsted-weight yarn. Any yarn may be used; yarn amounts will vary depending
on yarn chosen. Garment shown was made with Caron Simply Soft Brites #9611 Rose
Violet.
Small amount
contrasting yarn for rosebud, if desired. Rosebud shown was made with Lion
Chenille #173 Sage
One 3/8”
pearl button or other button of similar size
I hook or
hook size appropriate to yarn choice
Gauge
Gauge is not important; garment can be made
with any yarn with hook size appropriate to that yarn. Hook size should be
chosen to give a soft, drapeable result.
Instructions
Note: Number
of repeats in foundation strip is for worsted-weight yarn and size I hook; with
different size yarn and hook, repeats might vary dramatically. It is the
measurement that is important.
Foundation strip: (Ch 3, dc in third ch from hook—foundation
space made) 29 (31, 33, 35) times or until piece measures about 27 (29, 31,
33) inches without stretching OR working an ODD NUMBER of foundation spaces
until foundation strip fits nicely around neckline about where you want top of
garment to fit.
Row 1: (Ch 1, sc, ch 1, dc) in each foundation sp across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc—V-stitch made) in
first ch-1 sp, (ch, 1, sc in next dc, ch 1, V-stitch in next ch-1 sp) across,
turn.
Row 3-5: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, V- stitch in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip
next dc, skip next sc, sc in next dc, ch 1, V-stitch in next ch-1 sp) across,
turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in first ch-1 sp, [ch
2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next V-stitch] across, ch 1, sc in last dc, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip next dc, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch-2
sp, [sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch-2 sp] across, ch
1, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 8: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 2, dc) in center dc of next
3-dc group, [ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in center dc of next 3-dc group] across, ch
1, dc in last st.
Note: Rows
7-8 may be repeated for extra collar width if desired.
Fasten off. Turn.
Finishing row: Holding piece with wrong side of row 8 facing
you, join with sl st in foundation sp on bottom right corner, ch 5 for button
loop, sc in same foundation sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 2, sc in
end of row 3, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 4, sc in end of row 5, ch
1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 7, ch1, sc in first st on row 8 (or if you
have repeated rows 7-8, sc in end of row 8, ch1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of
row 9, ch, sc in first st on row 10);
working across row, ch 1, skip first ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 1) 3 times
in next ch-2 sp, [ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next
ch-2 sp] across, ch 1, dc in last dc (in ch-3 at end of row);
working along remaining side, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 7, (if
you have repeated rows 7-8 this will be row 9, sc in end of row 8, ch 1, (dc,
ch 1) 3 times in end of row 7), sc in end of row 5, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in
end of row 4, sc in end of row 3, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 2, sc
in foundation sp, ch 5 for button lp, sl st in same sp. Fasten off. Sew button
to third ch of one button loop. To wear garment, slip remaining button loop
over button.
Rosebud
Ch 8, 4 dc in fourth ch from hook, 5 dc in
each ch across. Fasten off. Piece will naturally roll; roll into rosebud shape
and secure at base with several stitches. Sew or pin in place so that button
closure functions and rose is at center front of collaret.
Serena Capelet
Size
Pattern is written for in four sizes: S-M
(L-XL, 2X-3X, 4X-5X)
Materials
300 (350, 400, 450)
yards worsted-weight yarn. Any yarn may be used; yarn amounts will vary depending
on yarn chosen. Garment shown was made with Lion Chenille #173 Sage
Small amount
contrasting yarn for rosebud, if desired
One 3/8” pearl
button or other button of similar size if desired
I hook or
hook size appropriate to yarn choice
Gauge
Gauge is not important; garment can be made
with any yarn with hook size appropriate to that yarn. Hook size should be
chosen to give a soft, drapeable result.
Instructions
Note: Number
of repeats in foundation round is for worsted-weight yarn and size I hook; with
different size yarn and hook, repeats might vary dramatically. It is the
measurement that is important.
Foundation strip: (Ch 3, dc in third ch from hook—foundation
space
made) 29 (31, 33, 35) times or until piece measures about 27 (29, 31, 33) inches without stretching OR working an ODD NUMBER of foundation spaces until foundation strip fits nicely around neckline about where you want top of garment to fit.
made) 29 (31, 33, 35) times or until piece measures about 27 (29, 31, 33) inches without stretching OR working an ODD NUMBER of foundation spaces until foundation strip fits nicely around neckline about where you want top of garment to fit.
Row 1: (Ch 1, sc, ch 1, dc) in each foundation sp across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc—V-stitch made) in
first ch-1 sp, (ch, 1, sc in next dc, ch 1, V-stitch in next ch-1 sp) across,
turn.
Row 3-5: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, V- stitch in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip
next dc, skip next sc, sc in next dc, ch 1, V-stitch in next ch-1 sp) across,
turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in first ch-1 sp, [ch
2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next V-stitch] across, ch 1, sc in last dc, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip next dc, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch-2
sp, [sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch-2 sp] across, ch
1, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 8: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 2, dc) in center dc of next
3-dc group, [ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in center dc of next 3-dc group] across, ch
1, dc in last st, turn.
Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip next dc, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch-2
sp, [sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch-2 sp] across, dc
in last sc, turn.
Row 10: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 2, dc) in center ch-sp of
next 4- dc group, [ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) in center ch-sp of next 4-dc group]
across, ch 1, dc in last st, turn.
Row 11: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip next dc, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch-2
sp, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch-2 sp] across, dc
in last sc, turn.
Row 12: Repeat row 10.
Row 13: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip next dc, (dc, ch 1) 5 times in next ch-2
sp, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 5 times in next ch-2 sp] across, dc
in last sc, turn.
Row 14: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 2, dc) in center dc of next
5-dc group, [ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) in center dc of next 5-dc group] across, ch
1, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 15-16: Repeat rows 13-14 once, and more if desired
for extra length, taking into consideration that finishing row will add one
shell row to length. If you repeat rows for extra length be sure to end on row
14.
Fasten off. Turn.
Finishing row: Holding piece with wrong side of last row
facing you with last row at top, join with sl st in foundation sp on bottom
right corner, ch 5 for button loop, sc in same foundation sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1)
3 times in end of row 2, sc in end of row 3, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of
row 4, sc in end of row 5, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 7, [sc in end
of next row, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of next row] across to corner, sc
in first st in corner;
working across row, ch 1, skip first ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 1) 5 times
in next ch-2 sp, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 5 times in next
ch-2 sp] across, ch 1, sc in last dc (in ch-3 at end of row);
working along remaining side, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of next row
(this will be in end of next-to-last row to match other side), [sc in end of
next row, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of next row] through row 7, sc in end
of row 5, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 4, sc in end of row 3, ch 1,
(dc, ch 1) 3 times in end of row 2, sc in foundation sp, ch 5 for button lp, sl
st in same sp. Fasten off.
Sew button to third ch of one button loop.
Add rosebud if desired. To wear garment, slip remaining button loop over
button.
