Tahki Yarns Eucalyptus Capelet & Cap Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Eucalyptus Capelet & Cap

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern by designer Teresa Chorzepa features two coordinating pieces: a generously sized capelet and a matching cap, both worked in luxurious pure wool. The set offers versatile sizing options, making it an accessible project for knitters seeking elegant layering pieces with sophisticated cable detailing.

Capelet Details

What is Being Made: A draped capelet designed to sit at the shoulders, providing warmth and style without the bulk of a traditional shawl. The capelet is available in two sizes—Small/Medium and Large/XL—with a lower edge circumference of 56 inches (142 cm) or 66 inches (167.5 cm) respectively, and a length of 17 inches (43 cm).

Construction Method: The capelet is worked flat from the bottom up using a bottom-up construction technique. Although a circular needle is employed to accommodate the large number of stitches, the piece is worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round, then seamed to create the finished garment.

Stitch Techniques: The pattern features mock cable stitches as the primary decorative element. The design incorporates both 3/3 mock cables and 2/2 mock cables, which create the appearance of traditional cables without requiring a cable needle. These mock cables are created by slipping stitches purlwise while dropping extra yarn wraps, then manipulating the stitches to achieve the crossed effect. The pattern alternates between cable rows and stockinette-based rows, with purl stitches framing the cable sections to create visual definition.

Materials Required: The capelet requires 5 hanks of Tahki Yarns BIG MONTANA for the Small/Medium size or 6 hanks for the Large/XL size. BIG MONTANA is composed of 100% pure wool, with each hank weighing 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and yielding 71 yards (65 meters). The yarn is worked on size 17 (12.75mm) circular needles measuring 24 inches (60 cm) in length. A yarn needle is needed for seaming.

Cap Details

What is Being Made: A coordinating cap designed to complement the capelet, offered in one size with a lower edge circumference of 20 inches (51 cm). The cap provides a finished look when paired with the capelet.

Construction Method: The cap is worked flat on straight needles using a bottom-up approach, then seamed to form the crown.

Stitch Techniques: The cap begins with a ribbed cuff created using alternating knit and purl stitches over three rows. Following the cuff, the cap features the same mock cable pattern used in the capelet, with 2/2 mock cables interspersed with stockinette sections. The mock cable technique involves slipping stitches purlwise while dropping extra yarn wraps, then crossing them to create the cable twist. The pattern progresses through multiple cable rows, with decreases worked strategically to shape the crown, eventually binding off to complete the cap.

Materials Required: The cap uses 1 hank of Tahki Yarns BIG MONTANA in the same color (#204 stone grey) as the capelet. It is worked on size 17 (12.75mm) needles—either a pair of straight needles or circular needles—with a yarn needle for seaming.

Yarn and Gauge Information

Yarn Specifications: Both pieces utilize Tahki Yarns BIG MONTANA, a pure wool yarn that provides warmth and drape. The stone grey color (#204) creates a sophisticated, versatile palette suitable for various styling options.

Gauge: The pattern is worked at a gauge of 8 stitches and 10 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the pattern stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure proper fit and drape, particularly given the garment's reliance on accurate stitch counts for the cable pattern alignment.

Needle Requirements

• Capelet: One size 17 (12.75mm) circular needle, 24 inches (60 cm) long
• Cap: One pair of size 17 (12.75mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle for seaming both pieces

Techniques Summary

This pattern showcases intermediate-level knitting techniques including mock cable construction, which offers an accessible alternative to traditional cables for knitters seeking visual impact without cable needle