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Monday, January 14, 2008

Vintage Look Capelet

I've been crocheting again... This little capelet, or shoulder warmer as I call it, turned out pretty well, I think. I found the pattern on Ravelry. It's called Wrap Style by Mari Lynn Patrick & can be found here. A closeup view of the back modeled by my twin; she's a much better model than I am. Even though this is a short cape every row is diffferent, so it's not all that quick to work up but definitely worth the time. Y'all know I love picot edges so when I saw it had a picot neckline and lower border I just had to have it. :)The little filigree/ heart shaped button is perfect to complete the vintage look. I found it at my local Hobby Lobby store. Is it just me or does the pattern on the button remind you of a koala bear face?Okay, a little knit content afterall, Y'all.
Ever wonder what size dishcloth you'd get from one whole ball of variegated yarn?
40 stitches wide, all knit, yields an 8 1/2 x 11 inch cloth; about the size of a sheet of paper. It's a bit on the large size but wonderfully handy for the big jobs & so much better than any you'll find in a store.
Happy needleworkin', Y'all!

19 comments:

  1. your capelet is just beautiful.have an awesome day

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  2. I love the shawlette and the button is perfect.

    Hugs!!!

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  3. Very vintage! The button is perfect!also like the super-size dishcloth! great idea!

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  4. That is one beautiful capelet. I so love the vintage look. The button is the perfect finishing touch.
    That's what I call a "warshrag"...a man size one.
    And I promise, I was watching the road. I'm surprised I got any decent pictures...just point the camera in the right direction and hope for the best. lol
    Hugs!

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  5. Wow, that is beautiful! I love the dishcloth too!

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  6. Beautiful! My daughter bought a vintage deep blue crocheted dress made in just the finest yarn at a thrift shop, and looks absolutely stunning in it: she wore it as her going-away dress from her wedding. I can just picture that wrap on top. That's really cool!

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  7. The Caplet is great, and I love the Koala button too

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  8. Those are so popular now. It's beautiful and I love the button!

    Manuela

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  9. Love your capelet! Perfect for when you go someplace(like a wedding) dressed up sleeveless and you need a little something over your shoulders with the A/C. Yes...your heart button looks exactly like a koala face :) Nice dishcloth...or mini towel. The hand knit ones are so much better than store bought!

    happy knitting and crocheting :)

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  10. Your capelet is beautiful!!!!
    You are so good, and very inspiring to me
    Sheila

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  11. The capelet is beautiful! I love to color you chose too. I can definately see the koala face! :) I've always wondered about the full skein thing. Thanks for letting us know!

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  12. Your capelet is gorgeous. You do the loveliest crochet work I've seen.

    It's so cool you discovered the size of a finished cloth with a complete ball of variegated yarn. I've often wondered. Thanks for the doing the homework ^.^

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  13. That is absolutely beautiful! Makes me want to learn crochet!

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  14. Wow, this is amazing! It really looks like an antique!
    Lovely!
    Sandra Evertson

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    Hugs!

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