Juniper Moon Farm Seapoint Cape Knitting Pattern

Cumulus Seapoint Lace Capelet by Tabetha Hedrick

What is Being Made

The Cumulus Seapoint is a lace capelet designed for knitters seeking an elegant, lightweight layering piece. This capelet features a finished circumference of 35¾ inches (91 cm) and a width of 13 inches (33 cm), making it a versatile accessory suitable for draping over the shoulders. The design combines delicate lace patterning with practical wearability, offering a sophisticated silhouette that works well over dresses, sweaters, or worn as a standalone statement piece.

Techniques Used

This capelet is constructed using several advanced knitting techniques that create both visual interest and structural integrity. The primary technique is seamless construction worked in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a continuous, polished garment. The lace stitch technique is central to the design, incorporating yarn overs and decreases to form open, airy patterns that showcase the yarn's qualities. The pattern employs strategic stitch marker placement and movement to maintain pattern alignment throughout the circular construction, demonstrating thoughtful design for seamless pattern continuation.

Stitches Used

The capelet features the proprietary Seapoint Stitch, a 13-stitch repeat lace pattern worked over 6 rounds. The stitch pattern combines fundamental lace techniques including:

• Yarn overs (yo) – creating the openwork characteristic of lace
• Knit stitches (k) – forming the solid structure between lace elements
• Slip, slip, knit decreases (ssk) – left-leaning decreases that balance yarn overs
• Knit two together (k2tog) – right-leaning decreases for lace shaping
• Purl stitches (p) – used in the ribbed border for texture and elasticity

The Seapoint Stitch is repeated 13 times across the cast-on row and worked for 13 complete pattern repeats to achieve the finished length. The capelet concludes with a knit one, purl one ribbed border that provides a finished edge and helps the garment sit securely on the wearer.

Materials and Notions

This design calls for 3 skeins of Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus yarn in color #2 Stone, with each skein weighing 100 grams. Cumulus is a premium yarn choice that showcases lace patterns beautifully. Construction requires two sizes of circular needles: Size US 9 (5.5 mm) needles measuring 24 inches (60 cm) for the main capelet body, and Size US 7 (4.5 mm) needles measuring 24 inches (60 cm) for the ribbed border. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a locking (removable) stitch marker for maintaining pattern placement during the round.

Gauge and Construction Details

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 26 rounds measuring 4 inches (10 cm) in the Seapoint Stitch. Achieving accurate gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The capelet begins with 143 cast-on stitches joined to work in the round, with the stitch marker moved forward after each pattern repeat to maintain proper pattern alignment. The body measures approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm) from the cast-on edge before transitioning to the ribbed border, which is worked over 5 additional rounds and bound off loosely for comfort and flexibility.