Cape and Cloak in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK - 7395 - Downloadable PDF

Cape and Cloak in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK – Pattern 7395

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for two separate garments: a Cape and a Cloak, both worked in Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK yarn. The pattern is suitable for a wide range of sizes, covering chest/bust measurements from 61/66 cm (24/26 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in), making it accessible for children through to adults. The two designs share the same yarn weight and needle requirements but differ in length, shaping, and finishing details, giving knitters a choice between a shorter, button-fastened cape and a longer, more dramatic cloak.

The Cloak

The Cloak is the longer of the two garments, with a full length ranging from 48 cm (19 in) for the smallest size up to 69 cm (27¼ in) for the largest. It is designed to drape elegantly over the shoulders and upper body, providing a classic, sweeping silhouette reminiscent of traditional outerwear. The cloak is worked in pieces that include a shaped back, with stitches cast on using the thumb method and shaping worked through decreases at each end of alternate rows to create a tapered, fitted form toward the shoulders.

Cloak Construction and Shaping

The cloak back begins by casting on between 110 and 143 stitches depending on size, using 3¼mm needles for the initial rows before switching to 4mm needles for the main fabric. Shaping is achieved by working decrease rows on alternate rows, reducing the stitch count progressively to shape the body. Shoulder shaping and neck shaping are both included, with stitches placed on stitch holders to allow for neat, structured joins. The construction follows a traditional set-in or drop-shoulder style approach typical of classic DK-weight outerwear patterns.

Cloak Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK, shade 107, in 50g balls
• Yarn quantities: 5 balls (smallest size) up to 8 balls (largest size)
• Needles: 1 pair 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) and 1 pair 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch holders

The Cape

The Cape is a shorter garment, with a full length ranging from 33 cm (13 in) for the smallest size up to 58.5 cm (23 in) for the largest. It features a button fastening, requiring 3 buttons for the three smallest sizes and 4 buttons for the three largest sizes. The cape sits over the shoulders and upper back, offering a stylish layering piece that works equally well as a practical cover-up or a fashion accessory. Its shorter length and button closure give it a slightly more structured, tailored feel compared to the open cloak.

Cape Construction and Shaping

Like the cloak, the cape is worked flat in separate pieces and uses the same needle sizes and tension. Shaping is achieved through decreases worked at each end of alternate rows, with shoulder and neck shaping also included. Stitches are placed on stitch holders during neck shaping to allow for tidy finishing. The button band or front opening is incorporated into the design to accommodate the button fastening detail.

Cape Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Harrap Tweed DK, shade 105, in 50g balls
• Yarn quantities: 4 balls (smallest size) up to 8 balls (largest size)
• Needles: 1 pair 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) and 1 pair 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch holders, 3 or 4 buttons depending on size