Winter Wedding Capelet

Your winter wedding doesn't mean that you can't wear your dream dress. In fact, you can make your gown even more spectacular with the addition of a Winter Wedding Capelet. This gorgeous piece will you keep you warm without hiding any of your beautiful dress. Perfect for outdoor pictures, this lovely pattern is a prime example how knitting for beginners can result in million-dollar looks. Make one for each of the bridesmaids in a color that matches their dresses, and you'll have the best looking photographs and an unforgettable celebration.

Time to Complete: Weekend project

Primary Technique: Knitting

Estimated Cost: $31+

Materials:

• 320-124 Fun Fur Yarn: Champagne
• 860-123 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Beige
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm]
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8 (5 mm)
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

Instructions:

SIZE: S/M/L (1X/2X)
Finished Chest 31 (45) in. (78.5 (114.5) cm)
Finished Length 10 in. (25.5 cm)
Notes: Capelet will stretch to fit a range of sizes. Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

GAUGE: 16 stitches = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row) with 3 strands of A held together.

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

CAPELET
With 3 strands of A held together, cast on 39 stitches. Work in Garter stitch (knit every row) until piece measures 31 (45) in. (79 (114.5) cm) from beginning. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew short ends together.
Edging
From right side with crochet hook, join 1 strand of B with a slip stitch in one corner of Capelet.
Row 1 Working in ends of rows along long edge of Capelet; single crochet in same space as join, *(triple crochet, chain 1) 5 times in same space, triple crochet in same space (fan made), skip ends of next 2 rows; repeat from * around, skipping more or fewer row ends to end evenly and working a fan in opposite corner. Fasten off.
Repeat edging on other long edge of Capelet.
Weave in ends.