Product Description
This lovely lace Cape will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. The open lace stitch gives a light and airy feel yet it still provides extra warmth across the shoulders and back. A single button at the neck holds it securely in place.
Sizes: S (M-L-XL).
Width at lower edge (approx): 140 (150-160-170) cm [55 (59-63-67) ins].
Length (approx): 30cm [12 ins].
Yarn required: 2 balls Creative Basics Esther 8ply, 100g balls@220m.
Needles required: A 5.50mm [UK 5, US 9] circular knitting needle.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
Also required: A button.
Tension: 15 sts and 26.5 rows to 10cm [4 ins] over patt, using 5.50mm needles.
This Cape has been worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended.
Pattern rating: Easy.
Please note that this pattern is protected by copyright and you do not have permission to copy or resell this pattern. You may, however, sell the knitted product.
Rayna Lace Cape by Jennifer Lee
What is Being Made
The Rayna is an elegant lace cape designed by Jennifer Lee, perfect for adding a sophisticated layer to any wardrobe. This open lace stitch cape provides a light and airy aesthetic while delivering practical warmth across the shoulders and back. The cape features a single button closure at the neck for secure fastening. Available in four sizes (S, M, L, XL), the cape measures approximately 55 to 67 inches in width at the lower edge, with a consistent length of 12 inches across all sizes.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs lace knitting techniques to create an open stitch pattern that balances visual lightness with functional warmth. The cape is worked on larger needles and at a deliberately looser tension than typically recommended for the yarn weight, which contributes to the airy, flowing quality of the finished garment. The construction uses circular knitting needles, allowing for seamless construction across the cape.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
The Rayna features an open lace stitch pattern as its primary design element. Knitters will work with standard knitting abbreviations including decreases and other lace-appropriate stitches to create the decorative openwork. The pattern requires attention to tension and stitch placement to achieve the intended drape and appearance of the lace design.
Materials Required
- Yarn: 2 balls of Creative Basics Esther 8ply (DK weight), 100g balls with approximately 220 meters per ball. Note that yardage requirements may vary between individual knitters and different yarn types.
- Needles: One 5.50mm circular knitting needle (UK size 5, US size 9), plus a wool needle for weaving in ends
- Notions: One button for the neck closure
Tension and Gauge
The pattern specifies a gauge of 15 stitches and 26.5 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) measured over the lace pattern using 5.50mm needles. This looser-than-standard gauge is intentional and contributes to the cape's characteristic light, open appearance.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Jennifer Lee |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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