Hooded Cape with Nordic Cable Patterns

This hooded cape is perfect for keeping warm and stylish on chilly days. It features intricate Nordic cable patterns that add a touch of Scandinavian charm to your outfit. Whether you're strolling through the woods or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this cape will keep you cozy and chic.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (4ply)
• US Needle Size: 8
• UK Old Needle Size: 6
• Metric Needle Size: 5mm

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern

Size:

This pattern provides instructions for one size, but it can easily be customized to fit your measurements.

Abbreviations:

• CO - Cast on
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• C4F - Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at the front, knit next 2 sts from the left-hand needle, then knit the 2 sts from the cable needle
• C4B - Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at the back, knit next 2 sts from the left-hand needle, then knit the 2 sts from the cable needle
• K2tog - Knit 2 stitches together
• P2tog - Purl 2 stitches together
• Rep - Repeat
• St(s) - Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Front Panel:

1. CO 120 sts.
2. Knit 4 rows for the seed stitch border.
3. Switch to the cable pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K4, *C4F, C4B; rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.
Row 2 (WS): P4, *K4, P4; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 until the panel measures desired length, ending with a WS row.

Continue with the seed stitch border for the last 4 rows and bind off all sts.

Back Panel:

Repeat the instructions for the front panel.

Hood:

1. CO 60 sts.
2. Knit 4 rows for the seed stitch border.
3. Switch to the cable pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K4, *C4F, C4B; rep from * to last 4 sts, K4.
Row 2 (WS): P4, *K4, P4; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-2 until the hood measures desired length, ending with a WS row.
For added warmth and style, you can continue the cable pattern for a few more inches before binding off.

Continue with the seed stitch border for the last 4 rows and bind off all sts.

Finishing:

1. Block all panels to the desired measurements.
2. Join the back and front panels at the shoulders using your preferred method (e.g., mattress stitch).
3. Sew the sides of the front and back panels together, leaving armholes for about 12 inches from the top.
4. Attach the hood to the neck opening, aligning the back seam of the hood with the center back of the cape.
5. Weave in all loose ends.

Your hooded cape with Nordic cable patterns is now ready to be worn with pride!