Filatura Di Crosa Scalloped Capelet Shawl Crochet Pattern

Filatura Di Crosa Scalloped Capelet

Project Overview

The Filatura Di Crosa Scalloped Capelet is a versatile crocheted shawl designed by Doris Chan that combines vintage lace doily aesthetics with modern wearability. This downloadable crochet pattern creates a sophisticated layering piece that can be worn multiple ways: buttoned in front as a sleeved capelet with a ruffled edge, or left unattached and worn as an open shawl. The design features a distinctive ¾ round shape reminiscent of a pie with a wedge removed, offering elegant coverage for the shoulders and upper back.

Finished Measurements

• Capelet length at center back: 20 inches (51 cm)
• Length of front edge: 50 inches (127 cm)
• Width of lower edge: 90 inches (228.5 cm)
• One size fits most

Construction Techniques

This pattern employs several key crochet techniques to achieve its elegant final form. The capelet is worked flat, meaning it is constructed on a single plane rather than in the round, making it accessible to crocheters of various skill levels. The construction is top-down, beginning at the neck edge and expanding outward toward the lower scalloped edge. The design is seamless, eliminating the need for finishing seams and creating a smooth, professional appearance. The lace technique is central to the pattern, with repeating motifs incorporating chain spaces and treble clusters that create an open, airy fabric reminiscent of traditional doilies.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Scalloped Capelet utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined in strategic ways to build the lace structure. The primary stitches include:

• Foundation single crochet (Fsc) - used to establish the initial chain base with integrated single crochet stitches
• Treble crochet (tr) - the main structural stitch that forms vertical columns and clusters throughout the pattern
• Single crochet (sc) - used to anchor and define the lace openings
• Chain stitches (ch) - create the open spaces characteristic of lace patterns, including ch-2 and ch-5 spaces that form decorative gaps

The pattern repeats groups of treble stitches separated by chain spaces, creating a rhythmic lace pattern that expands as rows progress. The scalloped edge is formed through strategic increases and the placement of chain-space openings that create the distinctive ruffled lower border.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for Filatura Di Crosa SUPERIOR yarn, a luxury blend consisting of 70% cashmere, 25% schappe silk, and 5% extrafine merino wool. The yarn is supplied in balls of 0.88 ounces (25 grams) with 330 yards (300 meters) per ball. The pattern requires 2 balls, providing ample yardage for the expansive finished dimensions. This premium fiber blend creates a soft, drape-friendly fabric ideal for a capelet that sits gracefully on the shoulders.

Tools and Notions

• Crochet hook: G-7 (4.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle - for weaving in ends
• Split ring stitch markers or contrasting yarn scraps - for tracking pattern repeats and key stitches
• Sewing needle and matching thread - for attaching the optional closure
• Optional closure: One small lightweight button measuring ⅝ to ¾ inches (1.5 to 2 cm) in diameter, or two buttons for a stud closure

Gauge

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies 16 foundation single crochet or treble stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) in width, and 4 rows of treble crochet over 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height. Crocheters are advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the project to ensure accurate sizing and proper drape of the finished capelet.

Pattern Characteristics

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