Tahki Yarns Cruiser Cabled Colorblock Capelet Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Cruiser Cabled Colorblock Capelet

What Is Being Made

The Tahki Yarns Cruiser Cabled Colorblock Capelet is a knitted shoulder wrap designed by Teresa Chorzepa. This intermediate-level capelet features a sophisticated colorblock construction that transitions from a wider bottom circumference to a fitted neckline. Available in three sizes—Small/Medium, Large/XL, and 2X/3X—the capelet measures 16½ inches in length including the neckband, with bottom circumferences ranging from 51¾ to 63¼ inches and top circumferences from 22¼ to 27 inches. The piece combines classic tailoring with decorative cable work for a versatile layering garment suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This capelet is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning the piece is worked from the lower edge upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked in the round using circular needles, which creates seamless construction and allows for continuous colorwork integration. The design incorporates extensive cable techniques throughout, with cables crossing at regular intervals to create visual interest and texture. The colorblock effect is achieved by changing yarn colors at strategic points in the pattern, creating distinct color sections while maintaining the cable motif. Decreases are strategically placed to shape the capelet from its wider base to the fitted neckline opening.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs a variety of cable stitches and decreasing techniques. Cable stitches featured include C6B (slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, knit 3 from cable needle), C4B (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle), C4F (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle), C4L (slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 1, knit 3 from cable needle), and C4R (slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, knit 1 from cable needle). The pattern also incorporates twisted stitches designated as T4R and T4L for additional textural variation. Decreases include K2tog (knit 2 together through front loops), P2tog (purl 2 together through front loops), and ssk (slip, slip, knit). The base fabric is worked in stockinette stitch, which provides a smooth background that allows the cable and colorblock elements to stand out prominently.

Materials

The Cruiser Cabled Colorblock Capelet is knitted using Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed, a 100% Irish homespun wool tweed yarn. The project requires 2 to 3 skeins of color #895 dark khaki (A) and 1 to 2 skeins of color #851 bright olive (B), depending on size selection. Each skein contains 3.5 ounces of yarn with 183 yards of yardage, providing approximately 167 meters per skein. The pattern calls for two size 8 (5mm) circular needles—one measuring 29 inches in length for working the larger circumference sections and one measuring 16 inches for the neckband area. Additional materials include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats when working in the round, a cable needle for executing the various cable crosses, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends upon completion. The recommended gauge is approximately 14 stitches and 22 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch.