Sizes
(XXS) XS (S/M) M/L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL
Measurements of the cape
Circumference above the slit*: (110) 114 (118) 124 (135) 141 (150) 160 cm
[(43.25) 44.75 (46.5) 48.75 (53.25) 55.5 (59) 63”]
Width at the bottom: (65) 68 (71) 74 (80) 84 (87) 92 cm [(25.5) 26.75 (28) 29.25 (31.5) 33 (34.25) 36.25”]
Length center back (excl. neckline): (70) 70 (71) 71 (72) 72 (73) 73 cm [(27.5) 27.5 (28) 28 (28.25) 28.25 (28.75) 28.75”]
Yarn
Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool, 50 g = 235 m)
held together with
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool, 25 g = 210 m)
Yarn quantities
Sunday col. 1042: (250) 250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 400 g
Tynn Silk Mohair col. 1053 or 1022: (125) 125 (125) 125 (150) 175 (175) 200 g
Recommended needles
3, 3,5 and 4 mm circular needles, 40 and 80 cm. [US 2.5, 4 and 6, 16 and 32”].
Gauge
21 sts x approx. 29 rows in stockinette = 10 x 10 cm on 4 mm needles [4 x 4” on US 6 needles] with 1 strand of each yarn.
Construction
Knitted in one piece, top down. Shoulders and neckline are shaped with increases. The first part is worked flat until the neckline is finished. Then you work in the round until the slit and divide the body. Back and front pieces are worked separately. To make sure you get the right placement for the slit, you can work the neckline after you have used up the first ball of yarn. The stitches are picked up along the neck opening and you can easily adjust the neckline to your desired length.
Fit
Darcy Cape has a wide fit, with a beautiful drape on the shoulders. The neckline is wide and high, but it is not tight at the neck.
Size guide
When choosing your size, it is recommended to measure the circumference of the largest part of your upper body including the upper part of your arms. Compare this measurement to “Circumference above the slit” stated in the measurements of the cape (see*).
Schematics are available here
The pattern will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
When knitting Darcy Cape, you may find the following videos helpful:
M1R
M1L
M1-Rp
M1-Lp
Pick up stitches for the neckline
Tubular bind off
