Sweet Pea Cape in Cascade 220 Superwash Wave - W682 - Downloadable PDF

Sweet Pea Cape in Cascade 220 Superwash Wave – A Knitted Girl's Cape Pattern by Tamara Moots

The Sweet Pea Cape is a charming knitted cape designed for girls by Tamara Moots and published by Cascade Yarns® as pattern W682. This free, downloadable PDF pattern produces a beautifully shaped, circular cape worked in the round from the bottom hem up to a neatly finished neckline. With its clean silhouette and classic construction, the Sweet Pea Cape makes an ideal layering piece for girls, offering warmth and style in equal measure.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written for Girl's Sizes Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, accommodating a range of chest measurements:

• Small: 25 inches (64 cm) chest, 13 inches (33 cm) length
• Medium: 27 inches (69 cm) chest, 15 inches (38 cm) length
• Large: 30 inches (76 cm) chest, 17 inches (43 cm) length
• Extra Large: 32 inches (81 cm) chest, 19 inches (48 cm) length

The generous length range ensures the cape drapes elegantly across a variety of ages and builds, making it a versatile wardrobe addition.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a seamless, circular knitted cape for girls. A cape differs from a traditional poncho in that it typically wraps around the shoulders and falls open or closed at the front, creating a flowing, elegant look. The Sweet Pea Cape is worked entirely in the round on circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and gives the finished fabric a smooth, professional appearance. The construction begins at the lower body and works upward, with shaping achieved through strategic decreases that draw the fabric inward toward the neckline.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated Easy/Intermediate, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to practice a few additional skills. Key techniques include:

• Circular knitting in the round – the entire body is worked on circular needles, avoiding any flat seaming
• Knitting with stitch markers – four stitch markers are used throughout to track shaping sections and maintain pattern alignment
• KFB (Knit into the Front and Back) – a simple increase stitch used to add stitches where shaping requires it
• Gauge swatching – knitters are directed to achieve a specific gauge in Stockinette stitch before beginning, ensuring accurate sizing
• Ribbing – the neckline is finished with ribbing worked on a smaller needle, creating a neat, stretchy collar that sits comfortably around the neck
• Bind off and cast on techniques – standard methods referenced throughout the pattern

Stitches Used

The Sweet Pea Cape relies on a small, accessible set of stitches that are well within reach of an intermediate knitter:

• Stockinette stitch – the primary stitch used for the body of the cape, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric; when worked in the round, this is achieved by knitting every round
• Ribbing – used at the neckline for a tidy, fitted finish; ribbing alternates knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, structured edge
• KFB increase – a knit stitch worked into both the front and back loops of the same stitch to create a new stitch
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the foundational stitches underlying all construction in this pattern

Materials Required

The Sweet Pea Cape is knitted in Cascade Yarns® 220 Superwash® Wave, a premium 100% Superwash Wool yarn. The Superwash treatment makes this wool machine washable, which is a highly practical feature for children's garments. Each skein contains 100 grams (3.5 oz) and 220 yards (200 meters) of wor