Jumbo Capelet
You can make this little Jumbo Capelet in about the time it takes to say “Jumbo Capelet,” but its one-of-a-kind impact will linger for much longer!
We love this Jumbo Capelet for ourselves and for quick, big-statement gifts, too. Knit one up on the eve of a friend’s birthday, the friend who has everything… except an amazing capelet handknit by you!
The key to all this style lies in our new Jumbo Andean Handspun, a gorgeous merino-alpaca blend. Strikingly bold (and incredibly cozy), it knits up in big, graphic, unmistakably handmade stitches. And once this yarn is gone, it’s gone, so make sure to pick up your Jumbo Andean Handspun before the next cold front rolls in!
This pattern designed for Purl Soho by Jamila Modeste.
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, and #PurlSohoJumboCaplet. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
- 5 (6, 7) skeins of Purl Soho’s Jumbo Andean Handspun, 60% baby alpaca and 40% merino wool.
- US 50 (25mm), 32-inch circular needles
- US 50, 24-inch circular needles
- Scrap yarn to use as a stitch marker
PLEASE NOTE: Our Jumbo Andean Handspun was a limited-release yarn and is unfortunately no longer available. For a similar gauge for this project, we recommend using 4 (5, 5) skeins of Gentle Giant held double, equally Jumbo and in a wide range of color choices! Each skein is 48 yards/ 125 grams; approximately 192 (205, 440) yards required.
ALSO NOTE: We knit used the 32-inch circular needles to cast on and knit up to the neck, then switched to 24-inch needles to finish, but if you prefer, use the magic loop method and 47- or 60-inch circular needles throughout!
Gauge
3¾ stitches and 5 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizes
38½ (42½, 47)
- Finished circumference around bottom hem: Approximately 38½ (42½, 47) inches
- Finished circumference around cowl opening: Approximately 17 (21¼, 18½, 25½) inches
- Finished height from bottom edge to bottom of cowl: 12¾ (14, 15¼) inches
- Finished height from bottom edge to top of cowl: 16¾ (18, 19¼) inches
SAMPLE: Size shown here is 38½.
Notes
Slip all stitches purlwise with yarn in back.
This yarn does not wet splice easily. Instead use your fingers to weave in loose ends.
Pattern
Using a Long Tail Cast On, cast 36 (40, 44) stitches onto the longer circular needles.
Place a scrap yarn stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Foundation Round: K18 (20, 22), place a different colored stitch marker, k18 (20, 22).
Round 1: *Slip 1 (see Notes), k1, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2: *K1, slip 1, repeat from * to end of round.
Knit 8 (9, 10) rounds.
Next Round: *K1, [ssk] 2 times, knit to 5 stitches before next stitch marker, [k2tog] 2 times, k1, repeat from * to end of round. [8 stitches decreased]
Next Round: Knit to end of round.
Repeat last 2 rounds. [20 (24, 28) stitches]
Switching to shorter circular needles…
Next Round: *K1, ssk, knit to 3 stitches before next stitch marker, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end of round. [16 (20, 24) stitches]
Knit 5 rounds.
Loosely bind off knitwise.
Weave in ends (see Notes) and enjoy!
Love it, the Capelet and the yarn, well done!
Hi Vicky,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Best,
Cassy
Hi!
I love the pattern! I am a novice knitter, but think I can make this. I am 5′ tall but would like for the caplet to be a little longer, but am a petite frame. What size should I make? In RTW I wear size S.
Also, I like the original looser fitting cowl neck that was featured in the photo of the white peppercorn color better then the sheperdhess alpaca more fitted cowl. How do I make the looser fitting cowl?
Thanks in advance for the info.
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly make this lovely capelet longer. You will just want to knit some additional length before beginning the decreasing! I would choose a size that works best for you and just add the additional length!
As to the cowl neck, due to the bulk of this yarn, it does not have a lot of drape as the Gentle Giant does. You could try decreasing less to give you a wider neck opening and then knitting a bit longer of a neck. However, I do not think that you will see the drape that you see on the Gentle Giant Version. I suspect that the larger neck will have a lot of structure and may not be as drapey. That said, we have not given it a try and you certainly can give it a go. Alternately, you can give the Gentle Giant version a go!
Best,
Cassy
Hi, just wondering if this would work with the Cascade Magnum Paints using one strand or two?
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for reaching out! Cascade Magnum held double should be perfect for this pattern!
Happy knitting!
Gianna