Cadi Cape Knitting Pattern

Cadi Cape in Berroco Artisan

What is Being Made

The Cadi Cape is a women's knitted cape designed by the Berroco Design Team. This garment is a sophisticated layering piece that features a draped silhouette with finished measurements of approximately 63(67-71) inches around the lower edge and 34(38-42) inches around the shoulders. The cape measures 21(22-23) inches in length, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various occasions. The design includes functional button closures, with six 1-inch buttons positioned along the front edge for secure fastening and adjustable fit.

Craft and Techniques

This is an intermediate-level knitting project worked in the round using circular knitting needles. The cape is constructed using a combination of garter stitch and a specialized rib pattern, which creates visual texture and structural definition. The pattern employs stitch markers to organize sections and maintain pattern accuracy throughout the construction. Buttonholes are strategically placed along the right front edge, spaced every 3½ inches, and are created using the yarn-over and knit-two-together decrease method. Shoulder shaping is incorporated to ensure proper fit and drape around the wearer's upper body.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch: Created by knitting every row, this foundational stitch forms the selvage edges and provides structural stability to the cape
• Rib Pattern: A multiple of 4 stitches plus 3, worked over 2 rows. Row 1 (right side) consists of knit 3, slip 1 with yarn in front, knit 3, repeated across. Row 2 (wrong side) begins with knit 1, then alternates slip 1 with yarn in front and knit 3, ending with slip 1 with yarn in front and knit 1. This pattern creates vertical lines and texture throughout the cape body
• Yarn-Over and Knit-Two-Together: Used together to create functional buttonholes without disrupting the overall pattern flow
• Slip Stitches: Worked with yarn in front throughout the rib pattern to create a refined, decorative edge detail

Materials and Gauge

The Cadi Cape is knitted using Berroco Artisan yarn in the colorway #6042 Strait of Gibraltar. The project requires 5(6-6) hanks of Berroco Artisan, with each hank weighing 50 grams. A 29-inch length circular knitting needle in size 6 (4.00 mm) is recommended, though needle size may be adjusted to obtain the correct gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 23 stitches and 37 rows equaling 4 inches when worked in the rib pattern. Accurate gauge checking is emphasized as essential to achieving the correct finished measurements. Additional notions include 2 stitch markers for pattern management and six 1-inch buttons for the front closures.

Size Options

The Cadi Cape is available in three size ranges: X-Small/Small, Medium/Large, and 1X/2X. Detailed measurements and stitch counts are provided for each size, allowing knitters to customize the finished cape to their preferred fit and proportions.