Welcome to the December CAL. This month we are once again being joined by the lovely Tamara Kelly of Moogly. Tamara designed this gorgeous cape just for you, enjoy! Add this pattern to your Ravelry favorites to stay up to date.
The Snow Charming Cape is the perfect topper for walking in a winter wonderland! Crochet yourself a sparkling snowflake with easy cables and Red Heart Hygge Charm - and charm everyone you meet! This cape pattern includes 2 sizes - misses and plus - for a perfectly cozy fit for all. Crocheted from the top down, it's flattering drape will carry you through the season!
SUPPLIES
US-K, 6.5mm Furls Streamline Hook
Red Heart Hygge Charm
Misses – 4 balls
Plus – 6 balls
2 Buttons – 1 1/8” shown
Stitch Markers
PATTERN DETAILS
ABBREVIATIONS AND TUTORIALS
- blo – back loop only
- fpdc – front post double crochet
- bpdc – back post double crochet
- MC - Magic Circle
- pm – place (stitch) marker
- RS – Right Side
- WS – Wrong Side
- how to keep a magic circle closed
NOTES
- The ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
- Plus size only instructions are marked in red, and do not deviate from the Misses instructions until Row 44.
- The even numbered rows are on the Right Side (RS) of the pattern, so that the post stitches face out.
PART ONE
Let's get started with the Snow Charming Cape! In part one, you get to gather your materials, including Red Heart Hygge Charm, two pretty buttons, and your favorite US-K, 6.5mm Furls Hook. Then, get started crocheting the first 23 rows - just be sure to read over the Notes as well the Abbreviations and Special Stiches before you start stitching. At the end of this section, we'll be all set up to start adding the branching crystals to our giant cable snowflake!
Row 1: MC, ch 2, work 13 dc in the ring; gather ring closed and turn. (13 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, (fpdc, dc) in each of the next 5 sts, fpdc in next st, (dc, fpdc) in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st; turn. (25 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, [2 dc in next st, bpdc in next st] 11 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st; turn. (37 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in first st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st, fpdc in next st] 11 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 2 sts; turn. (49 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in first st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, bpdc in next st] 11 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 3 sts; turn. (61 sts)
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in first st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next st] 11 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 4 sts; turn. (73 sts)
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in first st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, bpdc in next st] 11 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 5 sts; turn. (85 sts)
Row 8 – 23: Repeat Rows 6 and 7, increasing in established pattern. (277 sts)
PART TWO
Part 2 might just be 10 rows long - but this is where the Snow Charming Cape gets interesting! Pour yourself your favorite cuppa and settle in and take each row, and each section, one by one. We're building the branching crystals of our cape - and now we're working even, no more increases, I promise!
Row 24: Ch 2, dc in first 22 sts, skip next st, 3 fpdc in next post st, skip next st, *dc in next 20 sts, 3 fpdc in next post st, skip next st; rep from * until 22 sts rem, dc in last 22 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 25: Ch 2, dc in first 21 sts, *skip next st, (bpdc, dc) in next post st, bpdc in next post st, (dc, bpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 18 sts; rep from * until 3 sts rem, dc in last 3 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 26: Ch 2, dc in first 20 sts, *skip next st, (fpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next st, fpdc in next post st, dc in next st, (dc, fpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 16 sts; rep from * until 4 sts rem, dc in last 4 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 27: Ch 2, dc in first 19 sts, *skip next st, (bpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next 2 sts, bpdc in next post st, dc in next 2 sts, (dc, bpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 14 sts; rep from * until 5 sts rem, dc in last 5 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 28: Ch 2, dc in first 18 sts, *skip next st, (fpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next post st, dc in next 3 sts, (dc, fpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 12 sts; rep from * until 6 sts rem, dc in last 6 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 29: Ch 2, dc in first 17 sts, *skip next st, (bpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next 4 sts, bpdc in next post st, dc in next 4 sts, (dc, bpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 10 sts; rep from * until 7 sts rem, dc in last 7 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 30: Ch 2, dc in first 16 sts, *skip next st, (fpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next 5 sts, fpdc in next post st, dc in next 5 sts, (dc, fpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 8 sts; rep from * until 8 sts rem, dc in last 8 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 31: Ch 2, dc in first 15 sts, *skip next st, (bpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next 6 sts, bpdc in next post st, dc in next 6 sts, (dc, bpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 6 sts; rep from * until 9 sts rem, dc in last 9 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 32: Ch 2, dc in first 14 sts, *skip next st, (fpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next 7 sts, fpdc in next post st, dc in next 7 sts, (dc, fpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 4 sts; rep from * until 10 sts rem, dc in last 10 sts, turn. (277 sts)
Row 33: Ch 2, dc in first 13 sts, *skip next st, (bpdc, dc) in next post st, dc in next 8 sts, bpdc in next post st, dc in next 8 sts, (dc, bpdc) in next post st, skip next st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * until 11 sts rem, dc in last 11 sts, turn. (277 sts)
PART THREE
Believe it or not, it's time to finish up the Snow Charming Cape! Let's add one or two more repeats of those branching crystals to our snowflake - and then finish it off with some great details! Feel free to add your own personal touches now - express yourself with unique buttons, a special edging, or by making the cape even longer if desired (all you have to do is add more repeats in pattern)! Thank you all so much for crocheting along with me this year, and thank you to Furls for having me! Happy Holidays to you all!
Row 34 – 43: Rep Rows 24 – 33.
PLUS SIZE ONLY: Rows 44 – 53: Rep Rows 24 – 33 once more.
Edging: Ch 1, sc in each dc and blo sc in each post st across, ch 2 at the corner, sc evenly across sides of rows, working 2 sc in the side of each row and 1 sc in MC, pm in the sc worked into the MC, continue with 2 sc in the side of each row, ch 2 at corner; join to first sc of edging and break yarn. (450 sts)
Collar: Count out 34 (38) sts on either side from the marked st and pm in each of these stitches.
Row 1: From RS of cape, join to first marked st, ch 2, dc in same st and each st across to last marked st; turn. (69 (77) sts)
Row 2 – 4: Ch 2, dc in each st across; turn. (69 (77) sts)
Border: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire cape, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 sp; join and break yarn.
Add Buttons: Sew to cape as shown with leftover yarn. Choose buttons that will fit between the dc sts of the collar, 1 1/8” diameter or less recommended.
That completes the Snow Charming Cape. We hope you enjoyed this CAL! If you share your capes on Instagram be sure to use hashtags #furlscrochet #CAL #snowcharmingcape and #moogly so that we can find them!
ABOUT OUR DESIGNER
Tamara Kelly is the designer and blogger behind Moogly, where you'll find modern and original patterns, videos tutorials, giveaways, and more. Tamara lives in Iowa, along the Mississippi River, with her 3 kids, husband (aka Tech Guy/Mr. Moogly), dog, and a ridiculous amount of yarn. She is also the author of Quick Crochet for the Home, and instructor for four Craftsy Crochet Classes.
