Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Amelie Capelet and Hat Knitting
Specifications
| Brand: | Stacy Charles Fine Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Lynn M. Wilson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamless, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Amelie Capelet and Hat
Project Overview
The Amelie Capelet and Hat is a coordinating two-piece knitted set designed by Lynn M. Wilson. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating both a elegant capelet and a matching hat using the same luxurious yarn. The set is available in three sizes: Small/Medium, Large/XL, and 2X/3X, making it accessible for a range of body types.
Capelet Details
The capelet is a sophisticated layering piece with the following specifications:
- Circumference at lower edge: 42½ (45¼, 48) inches / 108 (115, 122) cm
- Length: 17½ (18¼, 19¼) inches / 44.5 (46.5, 49) cm
- Yarn requirement: 3 balls of S. Charles Collezione Adele in color #22 pewter
- Needle size: Size 13 (9mm) circular needle, 32 inches / 80 cm long
Hat Details
The matching hat completes the set with these measurements:
- Circumference: 18 (19¼, 20) inches / 45.5 (49, 51) cm
- Height: 8¼ (8½, 8¾) inches / 21 (21.5, 22) cm
- Yarn requirement: 1 ball of S. Charles Collezione Adele in color #22 pewter
- Needle sizes: Size 11 (8mm) circular needle, 16 inches / 40 cm long, plus five size 11 (8mm) double-pointed needles for crown shaping
Yarn Composition
Both the capelet and hat are crafted using S. Charles Collezione Adele, a premium blend yarn composed of 43% viscose, 28% polyester, 20% kid mohair, and 9% polyamide. Each ball weighs 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and contains 169 yards (155 meters) of yarn. The pewter color (#22) provides a sophisticated, neutral tone suitable for various styling occasions.
Knitting Techniques
This pattern employs several key knitting techniques that create a seamless, professional finish:
- Bottom-up construction: Both pieces are worked from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy length adjustments before completing the final shaping
- Seamless, worked in the round: Using circular needles and double-pointed needles, the capelet and hat are constructed without seams, creating a smooth, continuous fabric
- Make 1 (M1) increases: This technique lifts the strand between needles and works it through the back loop, twisting to prevent holes, creating invisible increases within the fabric
- Slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases: Used during crown shaping to create neat, directional decreases that taper the hat crown
Stitch Pattern
The primary stitch used throughout both pieces is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic knit fabric with a flat appearance. The capelet begins with a purl round to establish an edge, then continues in Stockinette stitch. The hat follows the same stitch pattern until the crown shaping begins, at which point decreases are worked strategically to shape the top.
Gauge Information
Achieving proper gauge is essential for garment fit. The pattern specifies two different gauges:
- Capelet gauge: 9 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, using the larger needle and 2 strands of yarn held together
- Hat gauge: 10 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, using the smaller needle and 2 strands of yarn held together
Construction Method
The capelet is worked in the round from the lower edge upward using a 32-inch circular needle.
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