Pattern: Ozark Handspun Eco-Capelet

This was featured in the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of Vogue Knitting in their Natural Selection Section

Short Description: This charming little capelet is knitted using Ozark Handspun Yarn in Dark Natural and natural roving which are eco-friendly products. A recycled leather pin was used as a whimsical closure.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: One Size fits most.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 43 inches wide by 22 inches long.
Gauge: 1.5 stitches per inch in Stockinette St.
Abbreviations: CO=cast on; K=knit; P=purl; BO=bind off; RS=right side; WS=wrong side; sc=single crochet; dc=double crochet.
Notes or tips: When casting on and binding off, keep tension loose. When crocheting edging, use a relaxed tension.

MATERIALS:
3 Skeins Ozark Handspun Yarn
1 Roll Ozark Handspun Pencil Roving
1 Pair US size 15 Circular knitting needles, 24 inches
1 US size Q crochet hook
1 Recycled pin for closure

INSTRUCTIONS:
Holding one strand of Ozark Handspun pencil roving and one strand of Ozark Handspun together, loosely cast on three stitches.
Row 1: (WSW) Purl.
Row 2: (RS) Increase in first stitch, knit to last stitch. Increase in last stitch.
Rows 3-22: Repeat rows 1 and 2.
Rows 23-26: Increase one stitch at beginning and end of each row.
Row 27: Knit this row until there are 12 stitches remaining.
Row 28: Purl this row until there are 12 stitches remaining.
Row 29: Knit the stitches between the 12 stitches on each end of row.
Row 30: Purl the stitches between the 12 stitches on each end of row.
Row 31: Knit to the end of row (including 12 stitches at end.)
Row 32: Purl to end of row (including 12 stitches at end.)
Row: Break off Ozark Handspun yarn and with remaining strand of Ozark pencil roving, very loosely bind off. Fasten off and bury end.
Crocheted Edging: Using US size Q crochet hook and with wide edge of capelet facing you, attach Ozark Handspun at the corner edge. Chain 2, *dc into next stitch, dc twice into next stitch, repeat from * across to end. This will create a collar for your capelet.
Leaving yarn attached, sc into each stitch around the two edges remaining to finish off. Fasten off and bury ends. Use a recycled pin of your choice to ace as a closure.

designed by Janice Rosema for Ozark Handspun, January 2008

Printing Instructions: To print click Ozark Handspun Eco Capelet.