Wyer Capelet Knitting Pattern

Wyer Capelet in Juniper Moon Gabriella

What is Being Made

The Wyer Capelet is a graceful, lightweight layering piece designed by Alison Green for Juniper Moon Farm. This capelet features a sweet wave pattern that drapes elegantly around the shoulders and arms. Available in three sizes—Small, Medium, and Large—the capelet offers versatile fit options with finished bust and arm circumferences ranging from 40½ inches (103 cm) in size S to 60¾ inches (154.5 cm) in size L. The neckline circumference ranges from 20¼ inches (51.5 cm) to 30¼ inches (77 cm), and the piece measures 13¾ inches (35 cm) in length, making it a perfect shoulder-skimming accessory.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The capelet is worked in the round using circular needles, beginning with a cast-on at the largest circumference and working downward with strategic decreases to shape the yoke. The construction features a decrease yoke method, where stitches are systematically reduced across multiple rounds to create the fitted neckline while maintaining the graceful wave pattern throughout. Knitters will work the main pattern repeat over 24 rounds, repeating this sequence twice to build the full depth of the capelet. The pattern provides both written instructions and a charted option, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern.

Stitches Used

The Wyer Capelet incorporates a variety of essential knitting stitches to achieve its wave-like texture and shaping:

• Knit (k) and Purl (p)—The foundational stitches creating the textured pattern
• Yarn Over (yo)—Used to create openwork and lace elements within the wave pattern
• Cable Stitches—C2F (Cable 2 Front) and C2B (Cable 2 Back) create twisted, dimensional details that contribute to the wave effect
• Twisted Stitches—T2F (Twist 2 Front) and T2B (Twist 2 Back) add additional texture and visual interest
• Decrease Stitches—K2tog (knit two together), ssk (slip, slip, knit), and sk2p (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over) shape the yoke and create the fitted neckline
• Slip Stitches (sl)—Used in combination with other stitches to create cable and twisted effects

The main pattern is worked over a 12-stitch repeat, allowing for scalability across the three sizes. The pattern combines knit and purl sections with cable and twisted stitches to produce the characteristic graceful wave pattern that defines this capelet's aesthetic.

Materials

The Wyer Capelet is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella yarn in color #11 red. The yarn quantity required depends on size: 2 balls for size S, and 3 balls for both sizes M and L. Knitting is accomplished with US 8 (5 mm) circular needles; size S requires both a 24-inch (60 cm) and a 16-inch (40 cm) circular needle, while sizes M and L use the 24-inch (60 cm) needle. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for finishing, stitch markers to track pattern repeats and the beginning of rounds, and a cable needle for executing the cable and twisted stitches. The pattern is calibrated to a gauge of 19 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the main pattern stitch, ensuring proper fit and drape when worked with the specified yarn and needles.